Company's Coming (Hardcover)

Meet Shirley and Moe. Just a regular couple from Bellmore. Today, all they are expecting is a nice, quiet dinner with a few cousins. But what do they get? Spacemen! From outer space! They don’t know it yet, but with a touch of human (and alien) kindness and a heaping bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, the galaxy is about to get a little bit smaller. Originally published to critical acclaim in 1988, this updated version features a new, larger trim and color enhancement by the artist.

Arthur Yorinks is a distinguished children’s book author, as well as an accomplished playwright and director. His many books include Caldecott winner Hey, Al, illustrated by Richard Egielski; Company’s Coming; and The Miami Giant, illustrated by Maurice Sendak.

David Small is the illustrator of numerous picture books, many of which he wrote himself, including the classic Imogene’s Antlers. He has collaborated on several books with author Sarah Stewart, including The Library, and the 1998 Caldecott Honor recipient The Gardener. He was awarded the 2001 Caldecott Medal for So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George.