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Steven Joseph

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in New York, New York, The United States

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Self Help, Humor and Comedy, Children's

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I am a lawyer, humorist, and cranky expert. I am the author of The Last Surviving Dinosaur: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris, and A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The CrankaTsuris Method, and now Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles, and Lots and Lots of Noodles. I bog on all embracing crankiness at www.StevenJosephAuthor.com. ...more

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	Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles, and One Happy Schmoodle by Steven Joseph (Goodreads Author), Andy Case (Illustrator) 4.64 avg rating — 137 ratings — published 2023 — 9 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
	Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles 4.77 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2023 — 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
	Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles by Steven Joseph (Goodreads Author), Andy Case (Illustrator) 4.59 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: : The Crankatsuris Method 4.37 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	The Last Surviving Dinosaur: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris by Steven Joseph (Goodreads Author), Andy Case (Illustrator) 3.90 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	THE FALLEN: SONG OF THE DEPTHS: BOOK I: THE SILVER VEIN 0.00 avg rating — 0 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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Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People: Over 325 Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities

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Haiku U: 301

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The New Dr. Nowzaradan Diet Plan and Cookbook Encyclopedia on a Budget: The Ultimate Collection of 365 Tasty 1200-Calorie Recipes for Every Age and 93+1 Healthy Meal Plans (Now Diet 1)

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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing Adventures with Ben and Friends: I Love You More by Trisch Grimes-Moskovsky (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
You can have enough love! Great positive energy throughout the book! Teaching the most important lesson!
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Beautiful song and illustrations. It is a perfect night chant so sweet and warms any child’s heart. Comfier than the most comfy blanket!!
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing Wumsy's Heart Goes Pitter-Patter: A Valentine's Day Adventure by Marta Mohr (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
Delightful ending and very adorable read! Fun rhyming book that is a special Valentine’s Day read!!!
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing I Can Poop Anywhere: A Funny Potty Training Book for Kids Afraid to Poop Away From Home by Kayla Parrish	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 a perfect book for any boy who holds it in a bit too long. You will never see a kid more happy because of a good poop. Great lesson!
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing Billy and the Sweet Surprise: Money - how to earn it, save it and spend it wisely by Grandma Deb	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
Lovely little lesson and any kid would appreciate this. Simple and brilliant!!
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It is a well written story, but my only suggestion is to have the biblical story referenced at the end to understand where the story came from. If there is no context, the story may get lost for a six year old.
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing Bedtime for Roo: Roo's First Rhymes bedtime story picture book by Jane Stanley (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
A Great Sleepy Time Book. The pictures are adorable and definitely for the gentle tucking in!!! Highly recommended!!!
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Great reminder for parents even more than kids! The more you spend a day marveling, the better chance you have at having a marvelous day! Highly recommended!!
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing What If Roxy by Jessica Ann	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
Loads of fun and easy to follow!! The activities were varied and are not redundant in any way. Sure to keep a child occupied for a long time!!
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Steven Joseph rated a book it was amazing Mama Sheep and the Big Cruise Day Checklist by Carlie Guerrier (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
Delightful funny story and it is a gentle reminder that we all forget sometimes! Recommended!!!! Especially before the big trip!!!!
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