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I am a former elementary school teacher who has been working as a children's author and illustrator for the past 22 years. I have published nearly thirty books, including picture books, puzzle books, books of family activities, and a young adult novel. When I am not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools as the author/illustrator-in-residence, I enjoy traveling, orienteering, playing games, and, of course, reading. I also love to carve pumpkins and my creations have been featured for several years on "Good Morning America." [Pronunciation guide: LaRochelle (la-row-shell)] |
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1+1=5: and Other Unlikely Additions How much is 1+1? Think the answer is 2? Not always, as this playful approach to addition proves! 1 goat + 1 unicorn = 3 horns! |
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The End Usually a story begins at the beginning...but not this one! The End starts with "And they all lived happily ever after," then winds its way backwards past a soggy knight, a frightened dragon, 100 bunny rabbits, an enormous tomato, and a very hungry giant, until at last it arrives at a clever princess and "Once upon a time." Going backwards has never been so much fun! A teaching guide is available for this title. Awards and Recognition |
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Absolutely, Positively Not Sixteen-year-old Steven DeNarski doesn’t know if he’ll pass his driver’s test or if he’ll ever understand his parents, but there’s one thing he’s sure of: he’s absolutely, positively NOT gay. He sets out to prove it by collecting photos of girls in bikinis, sitting at the jock table at school, and dating like crazy. “Absolutely” takes a humorous look at the life of a regular boy who’s finding out what it takes to be a real man. Awards and Recognition |
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The Best Pet of All Reading Guide available from Minnesota Storytime This boy-wants-dog story with a twist is both snappy and endearing. The little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet—if he can find one. Enter the coolest—but naughtiest—pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now? Wry, stylish illustrations with an appealing retro look perfectly complement the spare, witty text. A comical, engaging story for anyone who's ever wanted a pet! Awards and Recognition A Readers Theater script is available for this title. |
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