Sally Derby

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Smithsonian Magazine's Notable Books for Children, 2001



Sally Derby's award-winning picture books are suitable for grades K-3. "Jacob and the Stranger," available from Sally, is read with enjoyment by older students also. "The Wacky Substitute," from Marshall Cavendish will be available Spring, 2005, and another picture book, "Whoosh" is scheduled for 2006.



Selected Works

Children's Story
Jacob and the Stranger
Jacob, a happy-go-lucky young man, meets a mysterious stranger whose offer of a job provides more than Jacob bargained for.
Picture Book
Two Fools and a Horse
Janski and Wilhelm think they can ferret out a Peddler's secret
Hannah's Bookmobile Christmas
A snowstorm threatens the rounds of the bookmobile on the day before Christmas
Taiko on a Windy Night
The story of the wanderings of a cat let out for the evening.
My Steps
A child enjoys playing on her inner-city steps in this award-winning picture book also available in a Spanish translation titled "Mi Escalera."
King Kenrick's Splinter
Who helps out when a king has a splinter?



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