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Deborah Freedman

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Once upon a time, I was an architect. But now I'd much rather build worlds in books. :)

I am the author and illustrator of 12 of them, featuring protagonists that include an earthworm searching for its purpose in life, a house that dreams of its origins, and a character that is almost too shy to appear in its own book.

My stories have been translated into ten different languages, adopted in classrooms across the country, and honored with many starred reviews and awards. I live in a colorful house in Connecticut, where I'm always busy at work on my next books.

I love reading books and telling you about them; I hate rating them! Let's just say that if I didn't like a book, it isn't here at all.

Website: www.deborahfreedman.net
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Average rating: 3.89 · 10,000 ratings · 1,849 reviews · 13 distinct worksSimilar authors
Blue Chicken

3.78 avg rating — 2,177 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions
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The Story of Fish and Snail

3.86 avg rating — 1,791 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions
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Carl and the Meaning of Life

4.22 avg rating — 1,473 ratings — published 2019 — 11 editions
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Shy

3.87 avg rating — 1,167 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions
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This House, Once

3.86 avg rating — 1,121 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions
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By Mouse and Frog

3.92 avg rating — 799 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions
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Is Was

3.60 avg rating — 420 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions
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Tiny Dino

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Partly Cloudy

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Scribble

3.62 avg rating — 164 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
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Flowers for the Interviewer!

“… I decided to make a book that celebrates the varied and naturally exuberant ways they already express themselves, a book full of art that they could imagine making immediately.”

On Flowers for Mama. Read more in this interview with author Sarah Steinbacher!

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“This door was once a colossal oak tree about three hugs around and as high as the blue.”
Deborah Freedman, This House, Once

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if you have to be sure don't write”
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Deborah I'm glad you found me too — I am a shameless book nerd and love to connect with others who like to book-talk, especially about children's books!

Sandra wrote: "Thanks for friending me! I feel so honored! I'm so glad I found you on Twitter and I can't wait to read Blue Chicken and Scribble! :)"


Sandra Thanks for friending me! I feel so honored! I'm so glad I found you on Twitter and I can't wait to read Blue Chicken and Scribble! :)


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