Author & Illustrator Profile
Peter Brown
2 Books
Peter Brown is an acclaimed American author and illustrator known for his engaging and visually distinct children's books. He is best known for his bestselling middle-grade series The Wild Robot, as well as beloved picture books like Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and The Curious Garden. His work frequently explores the relationship between nature and civilization, combining charming artwork with thoughtful storytelling.
Books in "Lucille"
When Lucy the bear is out exploring the woods, she finds the cutest, most unusual little creature she has ever seen. It has no fur, walks on two legs, and makes a funny little squeak sound. It is a human boy! Lucy immediately names him Squeaker and begs her mother to let her keep him. Her mother warns her that children make terrible pets, but Lucy is determined to prove her wrong. She tries to train Squeaker, feed him, and play with him, but having a pet boy turns out to be a lot harder—and messier—than she ever imagined. Squeaker is impossible to potty train and refuses to eat his food! This hilarious, role-reversing picture book will have you laughing out loud as Lucy discovers the wild truth about taking care of a pet.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Today is a very important day for Lucy the bear. She has woken up with one massive goal in mind: she is going to make a brand-new friend! Bursting with excitement, Lucy marches into the forest ready to meet her perfect match. But making friends turns out to be much harder than she thought. She accidentally ruins a giraffe's breakfast, she is way too big to hang out in the frogs' pond, and her enthusiastic attempts to play just seem to scare everyone away. Just when a frustrated Lucy is ready to give up on friendship forever, an unexpected animal stops by and loves her exactly the way she is. This funny, heartwarming story is a perfect reminder that you cannot force friendship, but the right friend will always appreciate your true colors.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
