Judi Barrett

Step into the wonderfully absurd world of Judi Barrett, the American author whose picture books have delighted children and adults alike with their irresistible blend of silliness, imagination, and warmth. Barrett is best known for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (1978), illustrated by her then-husband Ron Barrett — the story of the tiny town of Chewandswallow, where food falls from the sky instead of rain and snow, bringing breakfast, lunch, and dinner to its grateful residents until the weather takes a turn for the worse and giant meatballs and pancakes begin to threaten the town. The book became an instant classic of children’s literature and was adapted into a hugely popular animated film franchise. Its sequel, Pickles to Pittsburgh, continued the delicious adventures. Barrett’s other works include Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing and Benjamin’s 365 Birthdays. Perfect for young readers with a taste for the wonderfully ridiculous.