Illustrator & Author Profile
James Stevenson
1 Books
James Stevenson was a prolific American author, illustrator, and cartoonist whose work frequently appeared in The New Yorker. In the realm of children's literature, he wrote and illustrated over a hundred of his own picture books, including 'Emma' and the beloved 'Grandpa' series. He is also deeply remembered for his lively illustrations in Jack Prelutsky's iconic poetry collections and Judy Blume's 'The Pain and the Great One'.
Books in "The Worst Person in the World"
The Worst Person in the World is on vacation at Crab Beach, and he is just as disagreeable as ever. Sunshine, sand, and the seaside do not improve his mood. Then he meets Miriam and her son, Cranston, and his already miserable vacation becomes even more difficult.
James Stevenson’s beach story is funny because its characters are so stubbornly unpleasant, yet somehow impossible to resist. Young readers will enjoy the exaggerated grumpiness, the seaside setting, and the comic clash of personalities. This picture book is a good fit for children who like humor with a prickly edge, where nobody has to become sweet and perfect for the story to be enjoyable.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
