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Annette Whipple learned to love science and nature during her years as an environmental educator and classroom teacher. Now she teaches through her science books for children. She lives with her family in southeastern Pennsylvania. Annette enjoys reading a good book and snacking on warm chocolate chip cookies. Learn more about Annette, her books, and her presentations at www.AnnetteWhipple.com. ...more

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An Author's Year: 2025 Work and Writing

I know the value of remembering the work I've completed as a writer, so a few years ago I began creating a public recap of my work accomplishments...and sharing it. Why public? It's important for others to understand that this work as a professional children's author includes a wide variety of work. Much of what I do is not writing books, though it's often related. Laura Purdie Salas has shared va Read more of this blog post »

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	MEOW! The Truth About Cats by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrator) 4.32 avg rating — 95 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide 4.41 avg rating — 73 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Story of the Wright Brothers: A Biography Book for New Readers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers 4.37 avg rating — 73 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whooo Knew: The Truth About Owls 4.72 avg rating — 57 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woof! The Truth About Dogs by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrations) 4.30 avg rating — 61 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs 4.76 avg rating — 45 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scurry! The Truth About Spiders by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Juanbjuan Oliver (Illustrator), Franco Rivolli (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chomp! The Truth About Sharks 4.59 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Christmas by Annette Whipple (Goodreads Author), Emma Randall (illustrator) 4.55 avg rating — 20 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flick! The Truth About Lizards 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Blood Sisters

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The Ultimate Book of Sharks (National Geographic Kids Ultimate Books)

by Brian Skerry

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The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War, #1)

by Jacqueline Davies

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I absolutely loved Northargyle Abbie! I don't read a lot of contemporary fiction, because I don't always connect, but I did connect with Abbie, even though she is half my age! Though it's a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, you don' ...more
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Annette Whipple and 1 other person liked Courtney Ellis's review of Quirky Critter Devotions: 52 Wild Wonders for Kids: "My kids (ages 5, 7, and 11) clamor for this book! We read a devotional at dinner time, and they have enjoyed this one so very, very much. Each entry focuses on a unique animal, featuring interesting facts and tidbits about its behavior, habitat, and " Read more of this review »
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The night sky amazes adults and children alike. Tina Cho showcases the universe God created and his love for each of us--especially the little astronomer learning page-by-page about the world beyond Earth. I love how there's so much to pour over in e ...more
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