Thomas Kingsley Troupe

You Call That a Nose?: Learning About Human Senses with the Garbage Gang Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Humorous text and characters help teach kids about human senses--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 5-7; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: While the Garbage Gang is out exploring the trash dump, they find a lost little girl. The gang is curious about the human's senses, and as they take a closer look they say, "You call that a nose?" They gang helps the lost girl use her senses to find her dad, and in the end, their question is answered. Contributor Bio:  Troupe, Thomas Kingsley Thomas Kingsley Troupe has written more than thirty children's books. His book Legend of the Werewolf (Picture Window Books, 2011) received a bronze medal for the Moonbeam Children's Book Award. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and two young boys. Contributor Bio:  Toye, Derek Derek was always drawing funny pictures as a kid and that has turned into a wonderful career as a concept designer and children's book illustrator. He is constantly looking for fun and whimsical moments to capture in his illustrations. By day, he works as a concept designer in the animation Industry and by night, he pursues his passion for children's book illustration. Derek lives in Vancouver, Canada. He recently became a proud father of a baby girl and loves to spend time her, his wife and going for long walks with their dog.