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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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Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet Look at the natural world around you. Closer now. Can you find the letter “A” in a jumble of tree roots, the letter “I” in a cattail, the letter “O” in a bird’s nest? Joe Rossi traveled the state in search of all the letters of the alphabet, photographing scenes from Granite Falls to Chippewa National Forest, from Bemidji to St. Paul. Turn these pages and see what he found: does his imagination match yours? |
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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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