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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · May 7, 2024
Dalmartian
A boy and an alien dog must find common ground to forge an unlikely friendship.
48 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 518 ratings
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Lucy Ruth Cummins
Biography
Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, an illustrator, and an art director of children’s books. Her debut picture book, A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals, was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award, an Irma Black Honor Book, and an ALA Notable Book. She is also the illustrator of This Is Not a Valentine, written by Carter Higgens. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York. Her favorite food is the french fry.
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6
Authored
13
Illustrated
8
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Picture books
13
Graphic novels
1
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Publication timeline from 2010 to 2024.
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Book type breakdown: 13 picture books, 1 graphic novels.
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