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by Multiple Authors (Author), Dona Herweck Rice (Author), Avery Rabedeaux (Author)
This fun and engaging 6- book set is the perfect introduction to Letters, Numbers, Animals, Colors, Families, and Feelings, and addition to a young child's library.
Each book in the Curious Me!(R) Board Books series is brightly illustrated by a different artist, making the series uniquely collectible. These books support literacy development by introducing important concepts with rich vocabulary, engaging text, and artistic visuals. Additionally, the series meets Head Start's guidelines for culturally responsive children's books--including diversity in representation of toddlers and their experiences. Books in this set: Curious Me!(R) Letters, Curious Me!(R) Numbers, Curious Me!(R) Animals, Curious Me!(R) Colors, Curious Me!(R) Families, and Curious Me!(R) Feelings.
Author Biography
Multiple authors contributed to this product.
Dona Herweck Rice is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She's written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.
Dona's best-selling children's title with more than 13,000 copies is How Plants Grow, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!(TM) board book series, and Ride with Rampage in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include History's Mysteries, Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West, and Oh, Rats!--the latter being one of Dona's particular favorites.
Dona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books The Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon and Cam and Sam's Colorful Adventure. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of If You're Happy and You Know It.
Writing is Dona's passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog.
Avery Rabedeaux is a creative writer who finds inspiration in the beauty of the natural world and the quiet moments of everyday life. Drawing from her home state of Colorado, she writes short stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction that celebrate place, curiosity, and observation. Avery is the author of two books in the Curious Me!(R) board book series and Ezra Watches the Weather. She now lives in Iowa with her husband, son, and cat, where she continues to explore and write about the beautiful things around her.
Alison Behnke is a writer and editor. She has written dozens of books for children and she is curious about subjects ranging from animals and geography to history and fashion. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Addy Rivera Sonda is the illustrator of Strong Mama, Bobby and the Big Valentine, and more. She lives in a little micro-sanctuary with her partner, a rescued sheep, a chicken, and seven cats! She knows imagining the world we want to live in is the first step in creating it. Addy lives in southern Mexico.
