The long-awaited sequel to 'Doctor De Soto' (1982), a Newbery Honor Book. It's business as usual at the office of Doctor Bernard De Soto, the world-renowned dentist, when a cablegram arrives begging him to come to Africa and work his wonders on Mudambo, an elephant with an unbearable toothache. The kind-hearted dentist and his wife, Deborah, sail for Africa right away. Before he can help the suffering elephant, Doctor De Soto is kidnapped by a vindictive rhesus monkey. But in spite of everything, the De Sotos come through, and Mudambo's tooth is as good as new when they finally go on their way. William Steig (1907-2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator and writer of children's books. He was best known for the picture book Shrek!' (1990), which inspired the film series of the same name, as well as others that included 'Sylvester and the Magic Pebble' (1969), 'Abel's Island' (1976), and 'Doctor De Soto' (1982). Age Rating: 4-8 & Older Illustrated in Full Color
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William Steig was born in New York City in 1907. In a family where every member was involved in the arts, it was not surprising that Steig became an artist. He published his first children's book, Roland the Minstrel Pig, in 1968, embarking on a new and very different career. Steig's books reflect his conviction that children want the security of a devoted family and friends. When Sylvester, Farmer Palmer, Abel, Pearl, Gorky, Solomon, and Irene eventually get home, their families are all waiting, and beginning with Amos & Boris, friendship is celebrated in story after story. http://us.macmillan.com/author/willia...
