Children's Book Author
Illustrated by Mike Reed
Synopsis:
Giddyup, kids, and gallop right over to read this rootin’, tootin’ tale of an unlikely hero. Avery’s at camp, trying hard to saddle up and master his lasso, but he’s just not like the other cowboys. He’s allergic to horses and can’t stand the grub. But when a bully threatens all the campers, Avery proves his mettle in his own unique way.
Available at www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, and fine bookstores.
Raves and Reviews for COWBOY CAMP:
"Sauer's COWBOY CAMP is a simple, clever tale that promises to be a crowd-pleaser." - Booklist
"This book will be appreciated by any child who has shared Avery's concerns about not fitting in with the group." - School Library Journal
* 2006 finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award
* Second place finish in the 2004 SmartWriters.com Write It Now! Competition’s
picture book division
* Barnes & Noble 2005 “
* Selected for
* Selected by the
the 2007 National Book Festival
* Featured title at the 2009 Read Across Oklahoma Event
* Nominated for the 2009-2010 Buckaroo Book Award
CHICKEN DANCE (
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Synopsis:
Meet Marge and Lola, chickens on a mission: to win tickets for the Elvis Poultry Show! But their toughest competition—a pack of menacing ducks—sneers that “all a chicken can do is bawk, flap, and shake.” Can our two feisty chicks show those quackers how to rock ’n’ roll the barnyard?
Tammi Sauer and Dan Santat have whipped up a giddy, goofy romp where cows fly over the moon, ducks surf in a water trough, and one very familiar-looking rooster gets all shook up!
Raves and Reviews for CHICKEN DANCE:
"The zippy narrative features punchy dialogue and witty interactions; creative wordplay abounds ("Let's bawk and roll!"). Droll delivery soars high, advancing the story line to its playful conclusion. Santat's rich ink-and-acrylic designs provide a humorous context through animated expressions... Utilizing shadow and depth, warm colors provide the backgrounds for the energetic antics. Fly the coop to enjoy this hilarious adventure." - Kirkus Reviews
"With snappy banter...and tightly constructed storytelling, Sauer (Cowboy Camp) pulls off the neat trick of both embracing and spoofing the against-all-odds genre. Totally in sync with his collaborator, Santat's...sculptural, mixed media pictures exude an old-fashioned, theatrical drama that lifts the many jokes—visual and textual—into sublime silliness." – Publishers Weekly
* Accepted into the 2009 Original Art Show in New York
* 2009 NAPPA Gold Award
* 2009 ABC Best Books for Children
* 2010 Winner of the Oklahoma Book Award
* 2010 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best book
* 2010 Book Choice for Read Across Oklahoma
* 2009/2010 Book Choice for Oklahoma Celebration of Reading
* 2011 Nominee for the Grand Canyon Reader Award
* 2010/2011 Nominee for the Buckaroo Book Award
* 2011 Winner of the Donna Norvell Award
MOSTLY MONSTERLY (Paula Wiseman/S&S, August 2010)
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Synopsis:
On the outside, Bernadette is an ordinary monster. But underneath the fangs and fur, she has a deep, dark secret. She has a sweet side and feels it's time to unveil it to her classmates.
Raves and Reviews for MOSTLY MONSTERLY:
"Sauer's turnabout story of a square peg trying to fit into a round hole isn't particularly new, but her telling, with just the right amount of repetition and sophisticated vocabulary planted in simple sentences, is winning. Magoon's monster-hued cartoons pay a little homage to Sendak but also revel in such details as prep-school uniforms and a Monster Moves Class with yoga mats and monster-themed hydration bottles-- and Bernadette's a fanged, horned charmer." - Kirkus Reviews
"I would hand this to the girl that finds herself in a family of brothers only. I would hand it to the kid who finds his or herself to be the only sane person in a sea of disobeying twits. I’d give it to the kid who has monsterish instincts of their own, and the one who would never purposefully disobey but can at least give themselves permission to dream about it a little. Heck, I’d give it to everybody. It’s not your usual “be yourself” moral, and I think that kids can seriously appreciate that. Worth inspecting closely." - Fuse 8
"A fun and delightful read for all children who have both a monsterly and a kind side." - School Library Journal
* 2010 Scholastic Parent & Child Best Book of the Year
* 2011 Winner of the Oklahoma Book Award
* 2011 Winner of the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award
* Scholastic "Time to Read with Just-Right Books for K-2" Editor's Pick
* 2012 Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Book
MR. DUCK MEANS BUSINESS (Paula Wiseman/S&S, January 2011)
Illustrated by Jeff Mack
Synopsis:
An uppity duck goes a little haywire when the barnyard animals show up for a surprise swim in his otherwise peaceful pond.
Raves and Reviews for MR. DUCK MEANS BUSINESS:
"Sauer’s dour and disciplined duck and his rhyming hissy fits will most definitely entertain. Mack’s furry and feathered wide-eyed animals rendered in ebullient acrylic are a great match for this fine farmyard fable." - Kirkus Reviews
"The animals' merriment is always tangible..." - Publisher's Weekly
"A pleasing book that offers a viable avenue for discussion about how sometimes compromise is the best way to go." - School Library Journal
* 2012 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee
COMING SOON:
ME WANT PET! (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2012)
Illustrated by Bob Shea
Synopsis:
Cave Boy goes in search of the perfect prehistoric pet.
Raves and Reviews for ME WANT PET!:
"This account of the age-old bond between animals and children is ideally paced for read-aloud pleasure." - Kirkus Reviews
BAWK AND ROLL (Sterling, Spring 2012)
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Synopsis:
Marge and Lola hit the road with Elvis Poultry and soon discover the tour gives them stage fright. They try all sorts of things to cure it, but nothing works. Can Marge and Lola prove that chickens bawk and roll?
PRINCESS-IN-TRAINING (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012)
Illustrated by Joe Berger
Synopsis:
Viola Louise Hassenfeffer is a princess who is anything but prim and proper--she karate chops, dives into the moat, and skateboards up and down the drawbridge. Princess Academy is a total bust--until a surprise dragon arrives and only Viola can save the day.
OH, NUTS! (Bloomsbury, 2012)
Illustrated by Dan Krall
Synopsis:
Three chipmunks with attitude feel like they're just not getting the attention they deserve at the zoo, so they go to great lengths to compete with the elephants, tigers, and zebras.
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN OKLAHOMA (Sterling, 2012)
Synopsis:
This fictionalized account of two cousins shares facts about the state of Oklahoma to the tune of this well-known carol.
