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Dorothy and Mikey
A collection of three stories features Mikey and Dorothy, two best friends (most of the time) who play and compete with one another. By the creator of The Rat and the Tiger.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 24, 2000
About the author
Keiko Kasza
25 books63 followersKeiko was born on a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. She came to the United States in 1973 to continue her education, and in 1976 she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts from California State University at Northridge.
While working as a graphic designer, Keiko read Leo Lionni’s masterful work, Frederick, and she became interested in picture books. She began experimenting with picture books in her free time. Her first book was published in 1981 in Japan and thereafter she continued to publish in her native language. The Wolf’s Chicken Stew, a 1987 ALA notable book and the winner of the 1989 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, was her first work to be published in the United States. She has now published 22 books and her work is translated into 16 languages.
Keiko compares the process of creating a book to acting on stage under the lights: “I become the character that I’m working on at that moment. I pretend that I’m a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I’m acting, I’m a child myself.” Her ambition is not to create a hundred books but to create one really good book that will be kept on the bookshelves for generations (although a hundred good books would be even better, of course!)
Keiko Kasza lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband, a professor of Japanese politics at Indiana University, and they have two sons.
While working as a graphic designer, Keiko read Leo Lionni’s masterful work, Frederick, and she became interested in picture books. She began experimenting with picture books in her free time. Her first book was published in 1981 in Japan and thereafter she continued to publish in her native language. The Wolf’s Chicken Stew, a 1987 ALA notable book and the winner of the 1989 Kentucky Bluegrass Award, was her first work to be published in the United States. She has now published 22 books and her work is translated into 16 languages.
Keiko compares the process of creating a book to acting on stage under the lights: “I become the character that I’m working on at that moment. I pretend that I’m a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I’m acting, I’m a child myself.” Her ambition is not to create a hundred books but to create one really good book that will be kept on the bookshelves for generations (although a hundred good books would be even better, of course!)
Keiko Kasza lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband, a professor of Japanese politics at Indiana University, and they have two sons.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
April 30, 2023
Kids who are friends... but aren't, really. Here's a chapter book on this theme about Dorothy and Mikey, who constantly compete.
Each chapter contains a complete little story about this on-again, off-again friendship.
Chapter One, "The Knight and the Princess" can provide early training in bickering. Just in case any of you adults believe that bickering is the key to adult relationships.
If you'd like to teach your child how to play a nasty trick on a trusting friend, Chapter Two, "Bragging" could prove educational.
Chapter Three, highlights a "wonderful" poem that praises Dorothy while insulting her.
THREE STARS is all I can give this exercise in malice.
Each chapter contains a complete little story about this on-again, off-again friendship.
Chapter One, "The Knight and the Princess" can provide early training in bickering. Just in case any of you adults believe that bickering is the key to adult relationships.
If you'd like to teach your child how to play a nasty trick on a trusting friend, Chapter Two, "Bragging" could prove educational.
Chapter Three, highlights a "wonderful" poem that praises Dorothy while insulting her.
THREE STARS is all I can give this exercise in malice.
December 18, 2012
Almost more of a beginner book than a picture book, Dorothy and Mikey tells three short stories of two friends who like each other -- even if they have some trouble remembering it sometimes. Kids who have had fights with their friends will understand what it's like to try to play alone, when all you want to do is hang out with your bestie.
Keiko's trademark style is evident here, with cute, colorful pictures depicting the scenes.
Lots and lots of words in this one. Would be a great one on one book.
Keiko's trademark style is evident here, with cute, colorful pictures depicting the scenes.
Lots and lots of words in this one. Would be a great one on one book.
October 10, 2011
Seneng deh sama buku-bukunya Keiko Kasza yang hillarious dengan ide-ide yang unik. Meski yang ini nggak sekocak When Elephant Walks atau Don't Laugh, Joe, tapi tetap menyisakan kesegaran. Persahabatan dua badak manis, hihihi....
March 23, 2013
Probably our least favorite Keiko Kaska book. The three stories presented within didn't hold much attention for the kids.
May 5, 2022
2022
Gift from Harper's grandmother
Gift from Harper's grandmother
March 22, 2014
All books by this author are fabulous. Read them to your children
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