Daniel Cleary: 2 books

Smudge, the dog, is busy. He has a secret errand to run, and it isnt anybodys business. But not one of his friends not Piggie nor Fuzzie nor Scribbles nor Foggie listens to his pleas. This is a charming and disarming story about a curmudgeon who is loved in spite of himself by his faithful flock of friends.

Here's an offbeat Balloon Toon-er about a catboy whose best friend is a sunflower named Fred. It offers a canny portrait of how kids project personalities and feelings onto toys and other objects, and conveys the undeniable satisfaction felt when making a very unexpected friend.