Thelma Gooch

Thelma Gooch
Thelma Gooch was an American writer and illustrator known for her work in children's literature and magazine illustrations during the early 20th century. She illustrated books such as "Raggedy Ann's Alphabet Book" and "The Story of Doctor Dolittle," collaborating with prominent authors like Johnny Gruelle and Hugh Lofting. Gooch's illustrations were celebrated for their whimsical and imaginative style, enhancing the appeal of the stories they accompanied. Her work contributed to the rich visual culture of children's books in the 1920s and 1930s.

Author's Books:


FINDING THE NEW HOME The late afternoon sunshine sent its slanting, golden rays through the car windows on to the map that Mary Jane and her sister Alice had spread out on the table between the seats of the Pullman in which they were riding. “And all that wiggly line is water?” Mary Jane was asking. “Every bit water,” replied their father, who bent over their heads to explain what they were... more...

CHAPTER I A glorious autumn day spread its golden sunshine over the city. In the parks the red leaves blazed under the deep blue sky, and the water in the lakes sparkled over the reflections of the tall buildings mirrored in their depths. People walked with a brisk step, as though they had but suddenly awakened from a long drowsy sleep to the coolness of a new, vigorous world. In a house just off Fifth... more...

CHAPTER I Doctor Hugh leaned back in his swivel chair and looked anxiously at his mother. "I don't believe you realize how incessant the noise will be," he urged. "Every morning hammering and sawing and the inevitable shouting and argument that seem to attend all building operations, especially when the job is one of alteration, like this." "I shall not mind the noise,... more...