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Candace Spizzirri

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Candace Spizzirri grew up in a small town in New Jersey with tree-lined streets and old Victorian houses. As a child, she spent hours playing at the park, catching minnows in a nearby stream, and exploring the woods at the end of her street.

Passionate about education, Candace is a co-founder of an elementary school and high school in Southern California. She now splits her time between SoCal and Pennsylvania. Candace loves spending time with her husband, grown children, daughter-in-law, and five grandkids.

Candace's debut picture book, FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE, illustrated by Beverly Love Warren published with Clear Fork Publishing/Spork on April 19, 2022. Her second book, FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE, illustrated by Chantelle & Burg ...more

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Candace Spizzirri’s books

Average rating: 4.75 · 284 ratings · 239 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Finley: A Moose on the Caboose by Candace Spizzirri (Goodreads Author), Chantelle and Burgen Thorne (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.65 avg rating — 163 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
	Fishing with Grandpa and Skye by Candace Spizzirri (Goodreads Author), Beverly Love Warren 4.88 avg rating — 91 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
	Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse by Candace Spizzirri (Goodreads Author), Chantelle Thorne (Illustrator), Burgen Thorne (Illustrator) 4.93 avg rating — 30 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

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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing I Am Not Happy! (Critter Complaints) by Caroline L. Perry (Goodreads Author)	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
I AM NOT HAPPY by Caroline L. Perry is an adorable, funny, and delightfully silly read‑aloud about a very misunderstood marsupial. Quokka’s permanent smile has earned it the title of “Happiest Animal on Earth,” but looks can be deceiving. As Quokka i ...more
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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Ruby Maps Her World by Jane Yolen (Goodreads Author)	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
RUBY MAPS HER WORLD by Jane Yolen and Dow Phumiruk is a charming introduction to the idea of mapping. Ruby wakes up buzzing with birthday excitement—not only is there a party later at her dad’s house, but today she gets to “map her world” for the ver ...more
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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Squirrel Draws Big Feelings by Erin Dealey (Goodreads Author)	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
SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS by Erin Dealey is a heartfelt celebration of emotional expression. Squirrel has BIG feelings—so big he can’t stop the zoomies and has no idea what to do with all that energy. Porcupine’s BIG feelings make her prickly, and ...more
Jan 26, 2026 08:58AM · like · see review
Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Beatrice and the Nightingale by Patricia Newman (Goodreads Author)	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
At just eighteen months old, Beatrice Harrison attended her first concert and was instantly captivated by the warm, enchanting sound of the cello. From that moment, her path was set. She begged her parents again and again—“Baba play tello!”—until the ...more
Jan 26, 2026 08:16AM · like · see review
Candace Spizzirri liked Melissa Stoller's review of Finley: A Moose on the Caboose:
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Candace Spizzirri and 1 other person liked Della Ferreri's review of Finley: A Moose on the Caboose:
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Candace Spizzirri and 1 other person liked Lindsay Bonilla's review of Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse: "Finley returns in this fun sequel that has him headed to Paris for Fashion Week! When not one designer will fit him with a suit, Finley worries his fashion dreams are over. But when he steps in to help someone in need, he ends up with the suit of his" Read more of this review »
Jan 13, 2026 03:31AM · see review
Candace Spizzirri wants to read Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp (A Picture Book) by Minoru Tonai	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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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Ashlight (Guardians of Satera Book 1) by Breanna Petsch (Goodreads Author)	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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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Queer Eye Slumber Party Magic!: A Fabulous Picture Book by Mark Ceilley	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
Another fun and FABULOUS picture book from author Mark Ceilley! Mason feels a bit nervous about planning a sleepover party for his birthday, but everything changes when The FAB Five step in to help. Karamo, Antoni, Bobby, Tan, and Jonathan are on a mi ...more
Nov 03, 2025 08:38AM · like · see review

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