Taking Care of Carruthers

Emily and Eugene need to cheer up their friend Carruthers. Carruthers is sick, sneezing, and miserable — he sure is one hard-to-please patient! When hot tea, throat lozenges, card games, and warm blankets don’t help, Eugene spins a yarn that is just the cure for cranky Carruthers.

“Will send the third through fifth grade set into fits of giggles.” Boston Globe

“A restorative tonic for the grumpiest bear.” Kirkus Reviews

“Marshall’s straightforward and straight-faced narrations of absurdities make his stories as hilarious as his incomparable illustrations.” Publishers Weekly

“A choice read-aloud for younger children, classroom audiences, or bedtime listeners.” Booklist, ALA, Starred Review