Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways, May 2006, Candlewick. The fabulous fox sisters return in three fresh, funny stories perfect for beginning readers. Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.

Reviews
"Here's downsizing that works. Zelda and Ivy, those foxy yet affectionate sisters, have exchanged the large picture-book trim size of their earlier three appearances for the more intimate format of a beginning reader. You go, girls! And so they do: running away from home (to the privacy of their backyard) in protest of the lunch menu; creating a time capsule that's short on sacrifice and long on imagination; and discovering "creative juice," a wondrous concoction Ivy creates to help Zelda with her writer's block. There's plenty of understated parenting and no sibling rivalry in the fox household, but a hint of rebellion sneaks through in both actions and illustrations. Each sister retains her distinctive personality: Zelda is authoritative; Ivy, tentative. "'I'm a little hungry,' said Ivy. 'We can't give in,' said Zelda, 'or we'll be eating cucumber sandwiches for the rest of our lives.'" Bright gouache illustrations carry the plot for readers who may need a little extra help. Three satisfying stories of two sisters create one rewarding read." – Horn Book Magazine

Awards
2007 Geisel Medal for Best Beginning Reader Book