Kibitzers and Fools by Simms Taback

Kibitzers and Fools by Simms Taback

Frank finds himself inexplicably drawn to a forest track amongst fir trees by a lake, seemingly miles away from his home and his normal life. What is its significance and why is he there? Something has changed and he has to find out what. Frank's journey takes him through a series of increasingly bizarre scenarios, encountering the mysterious Annie along the way, before arriving at the ominous Worrel Bridge. Who is the strange King John, who guards the bridge? And why does time seem to move differently there? Frank's journey becomes increasingly more dangerous as he struggles to get back to his previous life, whilst battling ghosts from his past. And what is the significance of the painting of the mill? And who are Alice and Peter? A gripping tale which pushes the boundaries of time and reality.

Simms Taback grew up in the Bronx and went to Cooper Union for his education. He's worked as an art director and graphic designer, as well as teaching at the School of Visual Arts and Syracuse University. He has illustrated a number of children's books, including I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly (Viking), Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg, Dial), and Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg, Dial). I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly won the Caldecott Honor Prize Medal, and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. Taback is the father of three children and the grandpa of three grandchildren. He resides in Willow, New York with his wife.