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Dave Ross

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Schenectady, The United States

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Dave Ross is an artist, author and educator whose every career move has involved kids. First published in 1975, his bibliography includes 39 titles. Dave's most recent book, T'Bugs, is a science fiction chapter book for young readers. [Tom Lemery is co-author]. It was released in 2017.
In 1981, Dave and his wife Kathleen founded Helping Hands School in Clifton Park, NY. They ran this preschool for special needs children for 30 years, retiring in 2010. The school is still open and serves hundreds of children and their families in Saratoga County.
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	A Book of Hugs: A Lovely Book about Hugs for Kids (ages 0-4) by Dave Ross (Goodreads Author), Laura Rader (Illustrator) 3.64 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 1980 — 27 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
	A Book of Kisses by Dave Ross (Goodreads Author), Laura Rader (Illustrator) 3.40 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 1982 — 11 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
	How to Prevent Monster Attacks 4.29 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1984 — 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
	A Book of Friends by Dave Ross (Goodreads Author), Laura Rader (Illustrator) 3.86 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 1999 — 7 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
	Tiny Turtle's Thanksgiving liked it 3.00 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 1986 — 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
	T'Bugs by Dave Ross (Goodreads Author), Tom Lemery 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2016 — 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
	Little Mouse's Valentine 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1986 — 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
	More Hugs! 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1984 — 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
	Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives, The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2007	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
	Angel Inspirations: Essential Wisdom, Insight and Guidance 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2005	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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Burning Harbour: Book 8 of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series

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A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness, #1)

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