"Cheeky, colorful illustrations."
— Seven Days

"Chesworth's comical cartoons underline the dog's carefree spirit... the book might spark a discussion about humans' desire for prestige and material goods and how to overcome them."
— School Library Journal

New from FSG

Diogenes

by M. D. Usher

Pictures by M. D. Chesworth

Most dogs in this world are content with their doggy lives, playing dead and burying bones, but Diogenes was a different sort—he wanted to become his own master. So he threw off his collar and leash, left his cozy doghouse, and ran off to the great city of Athens, Greece. There he took upon himself the role of "watchdog" to those around him, warning them of life's moral pitfalls and showing by his own surprising example the path to a more enlightened way of being.

See an interview with the well-spoken author here.

"Chesworth's pen-and-wash artwork is playful and evocative... while the author keeps the text as simple and easeful as Diogenes would have wanted..."
— Kirkus Reviews

"There's a certain amount of humor in choosing the canine perspective.... An accurate and witty take on a philosophy of self-sufficiency that clearly separates wants and needs. Interesting angles for our interesting times."
— Chicago Tribune

"...vibrant and detailed illustrations... invite lingering and revisiting."
— Kirkus Reviews

Just published from Sterling

Creaky Old House

by Linda Ashman

Illustrated by Michael Chesworth

Full of chaos and fun, this exhuberant tale of a big, boisterous family and their beloved home will hit the nail on the head for any reader who has ever embarked on a home renovation project, big or small.

Linda Ashman's website

"...freewheeling double-page art, in watercolor with ink-line details, conveys the warm, happy goofiness....
— Booklist

"The clever, rhyming text bounces along with a perfect cadence. The ink, watercolor, and pencil illustrations enhance the telling, and readers will take great pleasure in poring over the many amusing details, especially those that foreshadow the satisfying ending."
— School Library Journal