Thacher Hurd (Books)

Thacher Hurd Books

Thacher Hurd brings a vibrant artistic sensibility to children's literature, honed by a family steeped in the world of picture books and his own formal training. His creations are characterized by a playful visual style and inventive storytelling that captures young imaginations. Hurd's distinctive approach and engaging narratives have established him as a noteworthy author whose work is celebrated for its artistic merit and its ability to delight readers.

Mama Don't Allow

40 pages
2 hours of reading

3.8(363)Add rating

Saxophone-playing Miles and his Swamp Band find a bevy of sharp-toothed, long-tailed alligators who love to listen to their music. But little do Miles and his band know what the alligators plan for them at the close of their jubilant all-night ball! Inspired by a traditional song, this vibrant picture book is "ebullient, fast-paced, and funny." 1985 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Illustration A Reading Rainbow Featured Selection Children's Books of 1984 (Library of Congress)