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Stephanie Calmenson

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Stephanie Calmenson's many popular titles include concept books, funny school stories, poetry collections, books about dogs and, with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole, anthologies and beginning reader chapter books.

Stephanie's books have been called "marvelous" (PW), "lyrical" (SLJ), "hilarious" (SLJ), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist).

Before turning to writing, Stephanie was a teacher, a children's book editor, and Editorial Director of Parents Magazine's Read-Aloud Book Club.

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	Disney's The Little Mermaid by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Francese Mateuw (Illustrator) 4.44 avg rating — 6,848 ratings — published 1991 — 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
	Dinner at the Panda Palace: A Funny Counting Story About Animals and Making Room for Everyone for Kids (Ages 4-8) (Trophy Picture Book) by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Nadine Bernard Wescott 4.34 avg rating — 331 ratings — published 1991 — 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
	Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book (Woofing, Wagging Concept Books) by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Zoe Persico (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.01 avg rating — 306 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 Principal's New Clothes by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Denise Brunkus (Illustrator) 4.05 avg rating — 268 ratings — published 1989 — 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
	Late for School! by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Sachiko Yoshikawa (Illustrator) 3.74 avg rating — 255 ratings — published 2008 — 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
	May I Pet Your Dog?: The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs (and Dogs Meeting Kids) – A Warm, Gentle Book About Making Friends for Children (Ages 4-7) by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Jan Ormerod (Illustrator) 4.01 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2007 — 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
	No Dogs Allowed by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Joanna Cole, Heather Ross (Illustrations) 3.76 avg rating — 165 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Jazzmatazz! by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Bruce Degen (Illustrator) 3.72 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2008 — 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
	Oopsy, Teacher! by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Sachiko Yoshikawa (Illustrator) 3.58 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	No Honking Allowed by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author), Antongionata Ferrari (Illustrations) 3.18 avg rating — 155 ratings — published 2017 — 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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Ready, Set, Dogs! (3 books)
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Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author),

Joanna Cole,

Heather Ross (Illustrator)

3.84 avg rating — 264 ratings

The Adventures of Allie and Amy (3 books)
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Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author),

Joanna Cole,

James Burks (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations)

3.67 avg rating — 124 ratings

Gator Girls (4 books)
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Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author),

Joanna Cole

3.58 avg rating — 92 ratings

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The Botanist (Washington Poe #5)

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The Fourth Daughter

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V As in Victim (Library of Congress Crime Classics)

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EASY-TO-FOLLOW AND EMPOWERING If you know a child who is fearful around dogs, this excellent activity book is a must! The language is relaxed, conversational, supportive. The page format is child-friendly. The book is fun to use, which leads the way to ...more
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