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Arctic Animals
Tad Carpenter
Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)He has big antlers, runs fast on hoofed feet, and likes to eat plants. Who's that? Is it a polar bear? A seal? No—it's a reindeer! Children will love guessing which arctic animal they'll find beneath the flap, including a walrus, fox, and snowy owl. A final spread features all the creatures included in the book having a polar party.
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When I Grow Up
Tad Carpenter
Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations, children try to figure out whether the person hidden under the flap is a doctor, lawyer, teacher, firefighter, cop, or vet. A final spread shows everyone together!
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Shel Silverstein
Michael Gray Baughan, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, July 1, 2008)Shel Silverstein was a songwriter, playwright, and cartoonist, but he is best known for his poetry and books for children, including The Giving Tree and A Light in the Attic. This title tells his story, from his childhood in Chicago through his genesis as an artist and a writer.
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Edward Stratemeyer: Creator of the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew
Brenda Lange, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 2003)A biography of the founder of the Stratemeyer Literary Syndicate, a publishing empire that produced, in the early decades of the twentieth century, over 1400 adventure serial novels, including the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series.
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Lemony Snicket
Dennis Abrams, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2010)In this new biography, discover what makes Lemony Snicket's novels about the adventures of the three Baudelaire children so wildly popular and explore the curious relationship between Daniel Handler and his alter ego, Lemony Snicket.
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Stephen King
Michael Gray Baughan, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, April 1, 2009)Stephen King began writing and submitting stories for publication as a young teenager. It wasn't until 1973 when he was 26 years old, however, that his first novel, 'Carrie', was accepted by a publisher. This book explores his path from a childhood of poverty to success as a writer and director.
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Dr. Seuss:
Tanya Anderson, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, June 1, 2011)Theodor Seuss Geisel - known the world over as Dr Seuss - wrote some of the most beloved children's books of the 20th century. Here, readers can discover how Geisel was rejected over and over again before he got his break, how he contributed to the war effort in World War II, and how he forever changed the world of children's books.
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Mythmaker: The Story of J. K. Rowling
Charles J. Shields
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub (Library), April 1, 2002)Presents the life and career of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular children's series "Harry Potter."
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Barbara Park
Dennis Abrams, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Jan. 1, 2006)Barbara Park created one of the most popular and beloved characters in contemporary children's books--Junie B. Jones.
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Beatrix Potter
Margaret Speaker-Yuan
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2005)Describes the life and writing career of children's author Beatrix Potter, best known for her classic "The Tale of Peter Rabbit."
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Theodor Geisel
Tanya Dean
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 2002)Presents the life and career of the children's author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, famous for timeless children's books, including "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch stole Christmas."
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Tamora Pierce
Donna Dailey, Kyle Zimmer
Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 2006)You know the stories, you love the characters, but do you know the story behind the writer? Best-selling author Tamora Pierce has written 23 young-adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays. Her realistic characters and action-packed plots have made her one of the most popular children's writers, and her books have never been out of print. Pierce's fictional world is full of teenage-girl warriors, powerful sorcerers, noble quests, fierce battles, and fantastical immortal creatures. All of her novels have one thing in common: they feature strong-minded, female heroines who face life on their own terms and shape their futures to fit their unique skills and outlooks. In a one-volume reference, Tamora Pierce details the life and real-life influences of this famous author, revealing the person behind the words, and the author behind the literature we love.
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