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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera
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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera has illustrated more than twenty books for children, several of which she also wrote, including the New York Times bestselling Auntie Claus as well as Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas and Auntie Claus Home for the Holidays. Other... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Dream big!
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My life in 8 words: "It's all about making something out of nothing."
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    2. Authors Elise Primavera and Diane Goode Talk About Louise The Big Cheese
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Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Libby of High Hopes
Jun 27, 2012
Libby of High Hopes will be released on June 12, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Jun 12, 2012
Libby of High Hopes is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Jun 12, 2012
Louise the Big Cheese and the Ooh-la-la Charm School will be released on February 07, 2012 in eBook
Feb 07, 2012
Feb 07, 2012
Louise the Big Cheese and the Ooh-la-la Charm School will be released on February 07, 2012 in Hardcover
Feb 07, 2012
Feb 07, 2012
Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in eBook
Jul 19, 2011
Jul 19, 2011
Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Jul 19, 2011
Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Jul 19, 2011
Louise the Big Cheese and the La-di-da Shoes will be released on February 08, 2011 in eBook
Feb 08, 2011
Feb 08, 2011
Louise the Big Cheese will be released on February 08, 2011 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Feb 08, 2011

Elise Primavera Revealed

Elise Primavera Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Dream big! Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. In Hollywood having lunch with Steven Spielberg -- he's buying. Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Confucius: Hi! Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. walking my dog, running Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Broadway director, choreogrpher, conductor --anything to do with the theater Learn more about Elise Primavera

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Kitsap Sun, December 2, 2012
...always a problem that keeps Santa on the move until he finds his true calling. Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera This twist on the Santa story focuses on the big guy's sister, a mysterious Manhattanite who teaches her spoiled niece that it's better to...
DL-Online, August 17, 2012
...everyone has a fun and productive school year!. “Louise the Big Cheese & the Back-to-School Smarty Pantsa,” by Elise Primavera. Louise the Big Cheese is determined to make the grade in school this year and that means straight A’s. But she's...
Washington Post, August 7, 2012
...or the swimming pool. Instead, she can shine at the stable, around horses. “ Libby of High Hopes ,” by Elise Primavera, is a perfect read for kids ages 7 to 10 and particularly for any girl who has ever dreamed of having her own horse. Read full...
Joplin Globe, December 6, 2012
...about St. Nick, his home at the North Pole, the reindeer, the elves and more. "Auntie Claus" by Elise Primavera. For more of an eccentric twist, here's a book about a little girl whose aunt has some very suspicious habits and tastes. Sophie's aunt seems...
Kitsap Sun, December 2, 2012
...always a problem that keeps Santa on the move until he finds his true calling. Auntie Claus by Elise Primavera This twist on the Santa story focuses on the big guy's sister, a mysterious Manhattanite who teaches her spoiled niece that it's better to...
DL-Online, August 17, 2012
...everyone has a fun and productive school year!. “Louise the Big Cheese & the Back-to-School Smarty Pantsa,” by Elise Primavera. Louise the Big Cheese is determined to make the grade in school this year and that means straight A’s. But she's...
Washington Post, August 7, 2012
...or the swimming pool. Instead, she can shine at the stable, around horses. “ Libby of High Hopes ,” by Elise Primavera, is a perfect read for kids ages 7 to 10 and particularly for any girl who has ever dreamed of having her own horse. Read full...
Examiner.com, June 17, 2012
...Storytime: Hear Horsefly and Honeybee by Randy Cecil and The House at the End of Ladybug Lane by Elise Primavera at this story time. This storytime includes a craft activity. 10 a.m. at Oro Valley Library - Family Storytime 10:15 a.m. at Kirk-Bear Canyon...