Orris and Timble: Lost and Found

Luminous soft-edged illustrations by Carmen Mok set off this careful story of mixed signals, hurt feelings and tender reconciliation for children ages 5-8.—The Wall Street JournalLaying out her themes early on and then quietly working them into the narrative, DiCamillo packs intense feelings into and between the lines of her simply phrased tale, set off perfectly by Mok’s spare, neatly drawn barnyard settings… Sensitive and quietly enthralling.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)DiCamillo’s short chapters and simple sentences, paired with Mok’s spare, sepia-toned, neatly drawn pictures of barnyard settings, will appeal to early elementary readers, and younger if shared as a read-aloud. Children will be charmed by a gentle story of an unlikely friendship, seemingly lost yet ultimately saved through the timeless magic of rebuilding trust through the sharing of stories.—School Library JournalDiCamillo’s short chapters and simple sentences, paired with Mok’s spare, sepia-toned, neatly drawn pictures of barnyard settings, will appeal to early elementary readers, and younger if shared as a read-aloud. Children will be charmed by a gentle story of an unlikely friendship, seemingly lost yet ultimately saved through the timeless magic of rebuilding trust through the sharing of stories.—The Horn BookOrris and Timble: Lost and Found,” has something to say about how good friendships can withstand being tested… It’s a deceptively simple book, at 76 pages, about half of which are lovely paintings by Carmen Mok. DiCamillo’s elegant language, with its repetitions and gentle rhythm, feels almost like a high-and-lonesome bluegrass song.—Minneapolis Star Tribune

Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a two-time Newbery Medalist, and the author of Orris and Timble: The Beginning. She lives in Minneapolis.

Carmen Mok is an award-winning illustrator of several acclaimed picture books with experience in product design, hand-lettering, and graphic design. She studied studio art at the University of Waterloo and craft design at Sheridan College, both in Ontario. Carmen Mok lives in Toronto, Canada.