SALLY FITZ-GIBBON

 

Sally Fitz-Gibbon is the author of five books for children, The Patchwork House and Two Shoes, Blue Shoes, New Shoes!, Lizzie's Storm, Pig in the Middle and On Uncle John's Farm. Formerly a therapeutic tutor who worked with reading-disabled children, she has retired to write full time. Born in England, Sally now lives on an island close to Vancouver. Her interests vary widely from gardening to the environment with a special emphasis on history and art. She writes in a room overlooking the ocean.

Books:

On Uncle John's Farm
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto, 2005

• Chosen by OLA as one of Ten Best Books for 2005

Pig in the Middle
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto, 2004

Lizzie's Storm (Chapter Book)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto, Spring 2003

• Shortlisted, 2005-2006 Chocolate Lily Award

Two Shoes, Blue Shoes, New Shoes (Picture Book)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto, Fall 2002

Review - "Fitz-Gibbon's playful blend of realism and ingenious flights of fancy are infectious."
     - Kirkus Review

Review - "West Coast author Sally Fitz-Gibbon has parlayed the magic of wearing fresh footwear into a joyful rhyming picture book."
     - Quill and Quire

Review - "This little charmer has all the elements of a good early years book. The strong rhythm and rhyme, gives a sing-song quality to the verse which is fun and invites children to chime in."
     - Reesa Cohen, University of Manitoba

The Patchwork House (Picture Book)
Orca, 1996