SPRING • 2022 RECENTLY PUBLISHED PICTURE BOOKS
MY ROOM IS A ZOO! NEW FALL 21 It’s bedtime. It should be quiet. But not if your room is a zoo! A young boy is kept awake by his toy animals (26 of them, from A to Z) who employ all the bedtime delay tactics they can muster. Written in humorous rhyming verse by debut picture book author Jerry Ruff and brought to life by Simona Ceccarelli’s whimsical illustrations, this book is a fun bedtime read that kids will ask for again and again. ISBN: 978-1-68152-572-3 Author: Jerry Ruff Illustrator: Simona Ceccarelli Price: $18.99 Page Count: 32 Trim Size: 10” x 9.5” Format: Hardcover with jacket Age: 4–8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jerry Ruff worked in education and publishing his entire career, but always felt himself first and foremost a writer. Jerry passed away suddenly in March 2021. His family is honored to share his creative legacy and spirit through the publication of his work.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
“Twenty-six animal commotions, tracked from a to z, fill this colorful, wholly believable, and very fun account of delayed slumber.” —Foreword Reviews
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Simona Ceccarelli worked as a research scientist and as a creative director before art called her back to pursue “the road not taken.” Since 2016 she has illustrated books, games and other products for children. She currently lives in Switzerland with her husband and two kids.
