Doctor De Soto
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Doctor De Soto
By (Author) William Steig
Illustrated by William Steig
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
3rd September 2018
5th July 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 218mm, Height 261mm, Spine 4mm
179g
Description
A classic tale of mischief and bravery from the creator of Shrek. Doctor de Soto, a dentist who also happens to be a mouse, is the best dentist in town. He treats animals of all shapes and sizes - that is, except for "cats and other dangerous animals". When a fox appears in his surgery with bad toothache, kind-hearted Doctor de Soto agrees to help. But is he foolish to trust a fox Could a small mouse outwit the foxiest of animals This modern classic is full of mischief, warmth and humour.
Reviews
Steig has a gift for stories that feel like fables or folktales * The New Yorker *
Author Bio
William Steig (Author, Illustrator) William Steig (1907 - 2003) was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature. Most noted for the books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, he also created the character Shrek, who inspired the popular movie series.
