The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail [Hardcover]

Seymour has always dreamed of being a great artist. But he's shy about showing his artwork and, being a snail, he's slow. Who will hire him?

When Seymour finds a job at the Speedy Arts Gallery, he is thrilled until he finds himself sliming envelopes shut and delivering packages. Well, even great artists have to start somewhere. And who knows? Seymour's big break might be just around the corner!

LYNN E. HAZENwrites books for children of all ages. She lives in San Francisco, California.

DOUG CUSHMANhas illustrated many books for young readers and written a bunch, too, including the Aunt Eater series. He lives in Paris, France.

Young gradeschoolers will enjoy all the talk about slime and goo, as well as the puns about a friendly spider, who is working on something bigthe World Wide Web. Children will also cheer for the small creature, who oozes along at a snail's pace but triumphs in the end. Booklist

Engaging characters and winning art create a solid addition to the field of transitional literature. Kirkus Reviews

With only a few sentences and at least one illustration per page, this title is perfect for students transitioning to chapter books. School Library Journal