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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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Average rating: 4.76 · 265 ratings · 225 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Finley: A Moose on the Caboose by Candace Spizzirri (Goodreads Author), Chantelle and Burgen Thorne (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.66 avg rating — 157 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) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 17 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 liked Maria Wen Adcock's review of Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse: "Such a fun story! This story is part of a series of picture books featuring Finley, a moose. In Finley: A Moose Chartreuse, Finley wants to participate in the fashion show in Paris, but the designers keep saying no...until eventually his friendliness" Read more of this review »
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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing If Pets Wrote Poems: A Parody Collection by Susan Johnston Taylor	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
If Pets Wrote Poems: A Parody Collection is a clever and charming picture book by award-winning author Susan Johnston Taylor. This delightful collection introduces young readers (ages 6 to 8) to poetry through the imaginative lens of famous poets’ pe ...more
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Candace Spizzirri liked Kris Tarantino's review of Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse: "A Moose in Chartreuse by Candace Spizzirri is the 2nd Finley story. In this fun sequel, Finley is a friendly moose who wants to go to Paris for Fashion Week. But no one wants to design for a moose! An unexpected encounter brings Finley a stitch away " Read more of this review »
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Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell (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 This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein (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
THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK by Brian Gehrlein is a delightfully silly read-aloud that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Let the giggles commence! Bear is ready to hibernate for the winter, with his friend Owl helping him settle in. But when Bea ...more
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Candace Spizzirri liked Katelyn Aronson's review of Finley: A Moose in Chartreuse: "WHO is the absolute cutest moose? Finley, that's who! And he's back for his second adventure in one of my favorite cities: Paris! Oui oui! Our debonaire moose whisks himself away to Fashion Week, eager to find a stylish outfit all his own. Even when " Read more of this review »
Oct 05, 2025 06:14AM · see review
Candace Spizzirri rated a book it was amazing Hazel and Mabel: Two Hearts Apart by Melissa Stoller (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
What a sweet, heartwarming story! MABEL AND HAZEL: TWO HEARTS APART, beautifully written by Melissa Stoller, is the perfect picture book for any young reader navigating the ups and downs of friendship. Mabel and Hazel are best friends who do everythin ...more
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Candace Spizzirri wants to read Isabel's Birthday Surprise by Debbie Zapata	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 Hanukkah 1-2-3!: A First Counting Book (A Jewish Holiday Concept Book): Board Books to Celebrate the Jewish Holidays by Joy Nelkin Wieder (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
HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A First Counting Book (A Jewish Holiday Concept Book) by Joy Nelkin Wieder is a delightful rhyming countdown that celebrates the joy and traditions of Hanukkah for the youngest readers. From opening one gift to ten voices singing in h ...more
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