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Karma Wilson
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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson is the author of the bestselling BEAR books illustrated by Jane Chapman, ONE DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOG illustrated by Joan Rankin, and many other award-winning picture books. She lives with her family in Fortine, Montana. She can also... Read full bio

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Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning
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My life in 8 words: "Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning"
November 17, 2008
I have a confession, Ultimate Fighting (commonly referred to as Mixed Martial Arts--or MMA) is my favorite sport…me a...
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What's in the Egg, Little Pip? will be released on December 21, 2010 in Hardcover
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Bear Snores On will be released on August 31, 2010 in Paper Over Board
Aug 31, 2010
Bear Snores On is now available in Paper Over Board
Aug 31, 2010
Mama, Why? will be released on March 22, 2011 in Hardcover
Aug 21, 2010
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Mama, Why?
Aug 17, 2010
The Cow Loves Cookies will be released on July 06, 2010 in Hardcover
Jul 06, 2010
The Cow Loves Cookies is now available in Hardcover
Jul 06, 2010
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What's the Weather Inside? has won an award
May 25, 2010
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What's the Weather Inside? has won an award
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Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip has won an award
Mar 02, 2010
Bear Hugs will be released on December 22, 2009 in Paper Over Board
Dec 22, 2009
Bear Hugs is now available in Paper Over Board
Dec 22, 2009
Baby, I Love You will be released on December 22, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 22, 2009
Baby, I Love You is now available in Board Book
Dec 22, 2009
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Bear Hugs
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The Cow Loves Cookies
Nov 06, 2009
Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip will be released on September 22, 2009 in
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Don't Be Afraid, Little Pip is now available in
Sep 22, 2009
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Whopper Cake has won an award
Aug 25, 2009
Trick or Treat, Calico! will be released on August 04, 2009 in Board Book
Aug 04, 2009
Trick or Treat, Calico! is now available in Board Book
Aug 04, 2009
Bear's New Friend will be released on July 07, 2009 in
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Bear's New Friend is now available in
Jul 07, 2009
What's the Weather Inside? will be released on March 10, 2009 in Hardcover
Mar 10, 2009
What's the Weather Inside? is now available in Hardcover
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What's the Weather Inside? will be released on March 10, 2009 in eBook
Mar 10, 2009
What's the Weather Inside? is now available in eBook
Mar 10, 2009
News:
Hilda Must Be Dancing has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Hilda Must Be Dancing has won an award
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Hilda Must Be Dancing has won an award
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Hilda Must Be Dancing has won an award
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Bear Hugs has won an award
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Mar 09, 2009
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A Frog in the Bog has won an award
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A Frog in the Bog has won an award
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Moose Tracks! has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Snores On has won an award
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Bear Wants More has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Bear Wants More has won an award
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Bear Wants More has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Whopper Cake has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Bear Feels Sick has won an award
Mar 09, 2009
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Mortimer's First Garden will be released on February 24, 2009 in
Feb 24, 2009
Mortimer's First Garden is now available in
Feb 24, 2009
Beautiful Babies will be released on January 27, 2009 in
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Beautiful Babies is now available in
Jan 27, 2009
Bear Stays Up for Christmas will be released on October 07, 2008 in
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas is now available in
Oct 07, 2008
Where Is Home, Little Pip? will be released on September 23, 2008 in
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Where Is Home, Little Pip? is now available in
Sep 23, 2008
Play Nice, Calico! will be released on September 16, 2008 in
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Play Nice, Calico! is now available in
Sep 16, 2008
Bear Feels Scared will be released on August 05, 2008 in
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Bear Feels Scared is now available in
Aug 05, 2008
Friends for Calico! will be released on May 06, 2008 in
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Friends for Calico! is now available in
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Uh-oh, Calico! will be released on February 05, 2008 in
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Uh-oh, Calico! is now available in
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Hilda Must Be Dancing will be released on February 05, 2008 in
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Hilda Must Be Dancing is now available in
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Bear Wants More will be released on January 01, 2008 in
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Bear Wants More is now available in
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Bear Hugs will be released on December 26, 2007 in
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Bear Hugs is now available in
Dec 26, 2007
Princess Me will be released on October 23, 2007 in
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Princess Me is now available in
Oct 23, 2007
Mortimer's Christmas Manger will be released on October 02, 2007 in
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Mortimer's Christmas Manger is now available in
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Hello, Calico! will be released on September 11, 2007 in
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Hello, Calico! is now available in
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Bear Feels Sick will be released on September 11, 2007 in
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Bear Feels Sick is now available in
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Whopper Cake will be released on July 10, 2007 in
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Whopper Cake is now available in
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How to Bake an American Pie will be released on May 22, 2007 in
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How to Bake an American Pie is now available in
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A Frog in the Bog will be released on February 27, 2007 in
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A Frog in the Bog is now available in
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Sleepyhead will be released on September 26, 2006 in
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Sleepyhead is now available in
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Baby Cakes will be released on September 05, 2006 in
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Baby Cakes is now available in
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Bear's New Friend will be released on March 28, 2006 in
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Bear's New Friend is now available in
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Moose Tracks! will be released on February 28, 2006 in
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Moose Tracks! is now available in
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Bear Snores On will be released on September 06, 2005 in
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Bear Snores On is now available in
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Bear Hugs will be released on December 28, 2004 in
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Bear Hugs is now available in
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas will be released on October 05, 2004 in
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Bear Stays Up for Christmas is now available in
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Hilda Must Be Dancing will be released on February 24, 2004 in
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Hilda Must Be Dancing is now available in
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A Frog in the Bog will be released on September 01, 2003 in
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A Frog in the Bog is now available in
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Bear Wants More will be released on January 01, 2003 in
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Bear Wants More is now available in
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Bear Snores On will be released on January 01, 2002 in
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Bear Snores On is now available in
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Karma Wilson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." --C.S. Lewis Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Taking photographs. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Illustrating books. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Awesome. Can you say "child of the eighties"? Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Books that talk down to children. Learn more about Karma Wilson

Authors on the Web

Examiner.com, July 31, 2010
...other special offers from Examiner.com Elgin Children's Literature Examiner rates this: 'The Cow Loves Cookies' by Karma Wilson Beth MacKinney If you like this ... The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Marcellus Hall Farmer is an...
New York Times, July 19, 2010
...but not be moved to read more than once. Jim McMullan, illustrator of the forthcoming “Hogwash,” written by Karma Wilson, will contribute an occasional column on drawing to the Opinion section of NYTimes.com starting later this year...
New York Times, July 17, 2010
...but not be moved to read more than once. Jim McMullan, illustrator of the forthcoming “Hogwash,” written by Karma Wilson, will contribute an occasional column on drawing to the Opinion section of NYTimes.com starting later this year...
ChicoER.com, July 1, 2010
...who helped to hide the Frank family. Sandra Woodson is reading the five book series for children by Karma Wilson. The last one is 'Bear Snores On.' These are illustrated by Jane Chapmen, and children love them. Paradise Library Rochelle Carr just...
Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, June 14, 2010
...math, science, social science, art or literature,' Swanson said. 'These are the cornerstones.' Recommended authors Picture Books - Karma Wilson, Emma Dodd, Melanie Watt, Lois Ehlert; Pigeon books by Mo Willems; The Odd Egg and other by Emily Gravett...
Pittsburgh Tribune Review, June 6, 2010
...lively illustrations deserve at least one admiring pat on the head. "The Cow Loves Cookies," text by Karma Wilson, illustrations by Marcellus Hall; McElderry Books, $16.99, 32 pages, ages 3 to 7. The busy farmer of Karma Wilson's energetic tale makes his...
Helium, May 27, 2010
...Eddy and his teddy. , , and are just some of the many titles of these delightful books. On by Karma Wilson is one of the most popular books for first graders. The illustrations are beautiful and kids love the tale. While not as popular, there are several...
BabyCenter, April 25, 2010
...our 15 month old, but she also loves Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and The Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Joey Says: April 23rd, 2010 at 11:44 am My 3 year old daughter has so many favorites it’s hard to choose just one! She loves Too Many...
Suite101.com, February 15, 2010
...[Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1997]April Foolishness by Teresa Bateman [Albert Whitman, 2007]Animal Strike at the Zoo: Its True! By Karma Wilson [Harper Collins Publisher, 2006]That Toad is Mine by Barbara Shook Hazen [Harper Collins Publisher, 1998]You...
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, February 14, 2010
...Shut” by Dr. Seuss, “Snow” by Roy McKie and P.D. Eastman, “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” by Karma Wilson, “Mortimer’s Christmas Manger” by Karma Wilson, “The Very First Christmas” by Paul L. Maier, “If I Ran the Rain Forest” by...
Times Argus, January 18, 2010
...Koeller Choices this week: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell; "The Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson; "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen Books to Buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. "Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie...
Seattle Times, December 28, 2009
...children's books of this stellar year: BOARD BOOKS "Baby, I Love You" (Little Simon, $7.99), by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Sam Williams. (Ages infant-two years). "Daddy, Papa and Me" and "Mommy, Mama and Me" (Tricycle, $7.99 each), by Leslea Newman;...
Island Packet, December 27, 2009
...ones know that sometimes 'no' is good for a pigeon -- or anyone else. 'Bear Snores On' by Karma Wilson with illustrations by Jane Chapman: Perfect for bedtime, this book tells the tale of a sleeping bear. And no one sleeps like a bear. This bear sleeps...
Ames Daily Tribune, December 21, 2009
...Type”), Bill Martin Jr., Jon Scieszka, Audrey Wood, Mitsumasa Anno, Lois Ehlert, Tana Hoban, Dr. Seuss, David Shannon, Karma Wilson, Jane O’Conner and Jerry Pinkney. A couple new must-have titles this year are the “Lion and the Mouse” (Pinkney)...
GroceryHeadquarters.com, October 12, 2009
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Interest!ALERT, October 12, 2009
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Stockwatch, October 12, 2009
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Earthtimes.org, October 12, 2009
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
PR Newswire via Yahoo!, October 12, 2009
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Canton Repository, September 20, 2009
...Magnolia Children?s Librarian: Tina McCallum Choices this week: ?Mouse Paint? by Ellen Walsh; ?Bear Wants More? by Karma Wilson; ?Good Night Moon? by Margaret Wise Brown BOOKS TO BUY The following books are available at favorite bookstores....
Sakonnet Times, September 17, 2009
...chase near the end. Incidentally, an anniversary edition has just been published. No. 2: ?Bear Snores On,? by Karma Wilson; illustrated by Jane Chapman (Simon & Schuster) ? I call books like this one ?big yummy books.? The language is pleasing...
momaroo's Momaroo, September 1, 2010
...come across either by reading to my nephews or the kids I nanny for. Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson - I actually love this whole series, but this one is my favorite.  I just love the rhythm and cadence.  And I like making different voices for...
eLibrary South Lakeland, August 26, 2010
...Road —Joel Stewart Zero, Zilch, Nada: Counting to None —Wendy Ulmer The Cow Loves Cookies —Karma Wilson Lost Boy: The Story of the Man Who Created Peter Pan —Jane Yolen Children’s Non-Fiction Candy Bomber: The Story of the...
A Year of Reading, August 11, 2010
...will make for a fun read aloud. Primary kids will love them. THE COW LOVES COOKIES is by Karma Wilson , who our students LOVE. This book will definitely be loved. The story takes place on a farm. The farmer goes around the farm to feed the animals....
LadyD Books, August 10, 2010
... I enjoy reading Karma Wilson's children stories. Karma lives in beautiful Idaho and is the author of Dinos on the Go and the New York Times bestseller Bear Snores On. Here are two...
Feels Like Home, August 4, 2010
...color pink, and she goes looking for some other color. Bear Snores On and Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson These are holdovers from Grace’s toddler days. They’re part of a wonderful series of books featuring a bear and his friends. Mostly, though,...
Laina Has Too Much Spare Time, July 8, 2010
...by Judy West The Cinder-Eyed Cats by Eric Rohman Wee G. by Harriet M. Ziefert Hello, Calico! by Karma Wilson (and sequels - board books) A Little Kitten by Jane Feder (board book) Sammy Salami by Jerry Smath A Box Full of Kittens by Sonia Manzano (Maria...
This Heavenly Life, February 4, 2010
...that was me. I just couldn't help myself.) Mia's Favorite: Sweet Briar Goes To School by Karma Wilson and LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) For several months now, we've been loyal Sweet Briar readers. And for several months, I've been waiting to tell you about...
BooksForKidsBlog, February 3, 2010
...the first day that we met!" "I will," she replied. "Don't you remember? Elephants never forget!" Karma Wilson, author of the popular series which began with the best-selling Bear Snores On, knows a thing or two about bears, and in her latest, Bear Hugs:...
Parents and Kids Reading Together, January 27, 2010
...Baby Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. Bear Hugs:  Romatically Ridiculous Animal Rhymes by Karma Wilson My First Action Rhymes by Lynne Cravath (complete with actions - you and your child don't have to sit still when you read!) The Library...
teach mama, January 7, 2010
...ago but had not yet read with the kiddos. It is written by an author we all adore-- Karma Wilson --and the title itself had me wondering what on earth would make our poor, beloved bear feel scared. It happens to be another masterpiece, full of rich...
my thoughts exactly, December 24, 2009
...with his drawing or playing nearby. This year's twelve books were... Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson Dream Snow by Eric Carle Four Friends at Christmas by Tomie dePaola Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett The Great Reindeer Rebellion by Lisa...
Everything Moms, December 21, 2009
...Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola Christmas Tapestry by Patrica Polacco Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson Hanukkah Books One Candle by Eve Bunting Latkes and Applesauce by Fran Manushkin The Trees of the Dancing Goats by Patricia...
Adventures in Mommydom, December 14, 2009
...Amazon.com Widgets I cheated a little, I also put one of the books I read on here. I'm sure you can guess which one....... Okay, I just had to share that one because it really cracked me up. I have a second one where they switched to the big flannel...
Momma's Playground, December 11, 2009
...the week did just fly by. This week we have been reading Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson. It's a cute story and it has a lot of pictures of animals so of course Dawson loved it. I have to cut this short because Dawson is...
Blissfully Domestic, December 10, 2009
...Bear  by Tom Hegg How the Grinch Stole Christmas!  by Dr. Seuss Bear Stays Up for Christmas  by Karma Wilson The Polar Express  by Chris Van Allsburg What are some of your favorite holiday books to share with your children? Related items ...
Writing and Illustrating, December 6, 2009
...She also works on the editorial team for Margaret K. McElderry Books authors Ellen Hopkins, Alan Katz, and Karma Wilson.  Before coming to Simon & Schuster she was an assistant at the Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency.  She is also a member of the Young...
In Need Of Chocolate, December 1, 2009
...whole surface with glue, and they added sequins and glitter. We also read Mortimer’s Chrismtas Manger by Karma Wilson, Merry Christmas, Ollie by Olivier Dunrea and some selections from Kathryn Jackson and Richard Scarry’s The Animals’ Merry...
The Full Mommy, November 1, 2009
...I was lucky when I was asked to be a panelist on a GNO Twitter party with authors Karma Wilson and Derek Anderson and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser . It was fun talking books with these experts and with all the other moms who read to their children...
Crumley Family Blog, October 23, 2009
...have tea with the Queen? Ruby needs to polish her manners, and quickly. Ages 4-8. Sleepyhead , written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal: In this rhythmic bedtime story, a cat is the parent and a teddy bear is the child who doesn’t want to...
Brimful Curiosities, October 20, 2009
...Tea for Ruby by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed? written and...
Wild Rose Reader, October 14, 2009
...The Young Inferno By John Agard Tofu Quilt By Ching Yeung Russell What's the Weather Inside? By Karma Wilson...
Straight From Hel, October 14, 2009
...Tea for Ruby , by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead , by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay , by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed? , written...
Naturally Food, October 1, 2009
...Up until now, my favorite books to read my young child were Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo and Karma Wilson's Bear books, and while those books are still fantastic, Room on the Broom is superb. Typica... Batman: The Long Halloween Amazon Price: $13.59...
Moms At Work, September 18, 2009
...the Duchess of York. Mishap-prone Ruby gets invited to have tea with the Queen of England. Sleepyhead by Karma Wilson. Sleepyhead Teddy Bear refuses to go to sleep. Ballyhoo Bay by Judy Sierra. What happens when an artist finds out that her beloved...
Riding With The Top Down, September 12, 2009
...out these days! And like their fathers, the grandsons have favorites. Rylan like s the Bear stories by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Bear and his forest friends star in several books, including Bear Stays Up for Christmas, Bear Feels Sick and Bear Wants...
Becky's Book Reviews, September 6, 2009
...Kisses on the Wind by Lisa Moser. 2009. Candlewick Press. Illustrated by Kathryn Brown. Mortimer's First Garden . Karma Wilson. 2009. Simon & Schuster. Illustrated by Dan Andreasen. Where is Baby's Beach Ball? A Lift the Flap Book. Karen Katz. 2009....