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Laura Numeroff

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Author Laura Numeroff Laura was born in 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. I was surrounded by art, music, and books. My father, William, worked on the art staff of the World Telegram & Sun, one of New York's major newspapers. My mother, Florence, was a junior high school home economics teacher. They both enriched my life with the love of reading, playing the piano, singing, dancing, science and stamp collecting. I was the youngest of three girls. I loved being a Girl Scout. I was a Brownie all the way through Cadets. I enjoyed it so much, especially selling Girl Scout cookies. The Thin Mints were and still are my favorites. My best friend, Pat, and I would work on badges together. I also loved to draw, read and make up stories. I started writing my own stories and drew pictures to go with them. The public library was about 5 blocks from my house and I went every week. At that time you were only allowed six books at a time. I also loved, STUART LITTLE, And of course, I adored THE CAT IN THE HAT, by Dr. Seuss.

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A Day As Laura Numeroff 6:30- Alarm clock, otherwise known as "Lily," meows. I get up, feed her and give my dog Sydney a few pieces of kibble. Petunia my other cat is still sleeping. 6:40- I get back into bed and snuggle with Sydney. Then he moves to a different spot and wakes me up. 7:30- Walk to my office. It's about 10 feet from my bedroom! Go over list of things to do and I write in my pajamas. Dont tell anyone! 9:00- Go to my favorite coffee place and get breakfast. 10 4- Work on whatever project I'm involved in. The time I write varies from day to day. Some days I don't write at all! (Are you surprised to hear that?) Other days, I work long, long hours, sometimes past midnight! Lunch is around 1 or so, depending on how the work is going! Sometimes, I just eat at my desk. 5:30- Sydney and I take a walk in the neighborhood. I bet you're thinking "That's the first time he goes out?" Actually earlier in the day, my friend Katie and her 2 dogs, Barnaby and Sadie and a few other dogs, take Sydney either to the beach, the park or on a hike. This way he gets to spend time with his friends, get some exercise and be outdoors! He usually comes home around 3 and I always ask him how his day was!!! 8:00- Sometimes, I like to write at night. Yes, I watch TV! 10:00- I like to get into bed and read. Sometimes, Lily, Petunia and Sydney join me!

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Laura Numeroffs Awards * 2007 THE MILNER AWARD (Atlanta, GA) * 2006 QUILL AWARD - IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY * 1986 ALABAMA YOUNG READER MEDAL * 1987 CALIFORNIA YOUNG READER MEDAL * 1988 COLORADO BOOK AWARD * 1988 GEORGIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK AWARD * 1988 NEVADA YOUNG READER AWARD * 1989 OHIO BUCKEYE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD * READING RAINBOW FEATURE SELECTION

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Some of Lauras Favorite Things 1. Curling up on the couch with a book when it's raining 2. Meeting new people 3. The dinosaur bones at the museum 4. Horses, raccoons, otters, cats, pandas, dogs, meerkats, lions, squirrels, chimpanzees, polar bears, and, kangaroos! 5. Oatmeal with bananas and raisins 6. Curling up on the couch with a book when it's sunny. 7. Spending time with my friends. 8. The Wizard of Oz 9. "Eloise", and "Stuart Little" 10. Using my silly imagination to make people laugh!

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Laura Numeroffs Books What Puppies Do Best: Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2 Genre/Theme: Realistic Fiction What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best: Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Dictionaries, Series

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10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster: Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor Beatrice Doesn't Want To: Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor

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The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza: Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3 Genre/Theme: Bedtime Stories Ponyella: Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2 Genre/Theme: Fantasy

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If You Give a Pig a Pancake: (If You Give, Book #3) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Take a Mouse to the Movies: (If You Give, Book #4) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: (If You Give, Book #1) Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Dictionaries, Series If You Give a Moose a Muffin: (If You Give, Book #2) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Dictionaries, Series

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If You Take a Mouse to School: (If You Give, Book #5) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Give a Pig a Party: (If You Give, Book #6) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

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If You Give a Cat a Cupcake: (If You Give, Book #7) Interest Level: Grades K - 2 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Give a Dog a Donut: (If You Give, Book #8) Interest Level: Grades PreK - 1 Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

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