Driscoll Publishing in June received two more awards for its picture book, Nosey’s Wild Ride on the Belle of Louisville. The honors — Creative Child Magazine’s 2017 Seal of Excellence and Literary Classics’ 2017 Gold Award — add to the book’s two 2016 awards. See the full awards list here.
Nosey’s Wild Ride on the Belle of Louisville, published in August, 2016, is a story about a steamboat on the Ohio River, the Belle of Louisville (she is over 100 years old!). A mischievous cat, Nosey, scampers on board and leads four children on a wild chase all over the boat.
Literary Classics shared the following review:
“As young readers get caught up in the excitement, they are introduced to various parts of the boat along with some interesting steamboat facts and terminology. Fascinating details, such as how the boat’s calliope operates, are skillfully woven into this whimsical tale which is sure to be a hit with young audiences. Illustrations by Susan Andra Lion include fun depictions of Nosey and his new friends as well as interesting diagrams showing the parts of the boat that keep it operating smoothly. Author Martha Driscoll’s Nosey’s Wild Ride is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.”