1. Laura Numeroff

2. Author Laura Numeroff  Laura was born in 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. I was surrounded by art, music, and books.  My father, William, worked on the art staff of the World Telegram & Sun, one of New York's major newspapers. My mother, Florence, was a junior high school home economics teacher.  They both enriched my life with the love of reading, playing the piano, singing, dancing, science and stamp collecting.  I was the youngest of three girls.  I loved being a Girl Scout. I was a Brownie all the way through Cadets. I enjoyed it so much, especially selling Girl Scout cookies. The Thin Mints were and still are my favorites. My best friend, Pat, and I would work on badges together.  I also loved to draw, read and make up stories. I started writing my own stories and drew pictures to go with them. The public library was about 5 blocks from my house and I went every week. At that time you were only allowed six books at a time.  I also loved, STUART LITTLE, And of course, I adored THE CAT IN THE HAT, by Dr. Seuss.

3. A Day As Laura Numeroff 6:30- Alarm clock, otherwise known as "Lily," meows. I get up, feed her and give my dog Sydney a few pieces of kibble. Petunia my other cat is still sleeping. 6:40- I get back into bed and snuggle with Sydney. Then he moves to a different spot and wakes me up. 7:30- Walk to my office. It's about 10 feet from my bedroom! Go over list of things to do and I write in my pajamas. Don’t tell anyone! 9:00- Go to my favorite coffee place and get breakfast. 10 – 4- Work on whatever project I'm involved in. The time I write varies from day to day. Some days I don't write at all! (Are you surprised to hear that?) Other days, I work long, long hours, sometimes past midnight! Lunch is around 1 or so, depending on how the work is going! Sometimes, I just eat at my desk. 5:30- Sydney and I take a walk in the neighborhood. I bet you're thinking "That's the first time he goes out?" Actually earlier in the day, my friend Katie and her 2 dogs, Barnaby and Sadie and a few other dogs, take Sydney either to the beach, the park or on a hike. This way he gets to spend time with his friends, get some exercise and be outdoors! He usually comes home around 3 and I always ask him how his day was!!! 8:00- Sometimes, I like to write at night. Yes, I watch TV! 10:00- I like to get into bed and read. Sometimes, Lily, Petunia and Sydney join me!

4. Laura Numeroff’s Awards * 2007 THE MILNER AWARD (Atlanta, GA) * 2006 QUILL AWARD - IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY * 1986 ALABAMA YOUNG READER MEDAL * 1987 CALIFORNIA YOUNG READER MEDAL * 1988 COLORADO BOOK AWARD * 1988 GEORGIA CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK AWARD * 1988 NEVADA YOUNG READER AWARD * 1989 OHIO BUCKEYE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD * READING RAINBOW FEATURE SELECTION

5. Some of Laura’s Favorite Things  1. Curling up on the couch with a book when it's raining  2. Meeting new people  3. The dinosaur bones at the museum  4. Horses, raccoons, otters, cats, pandas, dogs, meerkats, lions, squirrels, chimpanzees, polar bears, and, kangaroos!  5. Oatmeal with bananas and raisins  6. Curling up on the couch with a book when it's sunny.  7. Spending time with my friends.  8. The Wizard of Oz  9. "Eloise", and "Stuart Little"  10. Using my silly imagination to make people laugh!

6. Laura Numeroff’s Books What Puppies Do Best:  Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2  Genre/Theme: Realistic Fiction What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best:  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Dictionaries, Series

7. 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster:  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor Beatrice Doesn't Want To:  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor

8. The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza:  Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3  Genre/Theme: Bedtime Stories Ponyella:  Interest Level: Grades PreK - 2  Genre/Theme: Fantasy

10. If You Give a Pig a Pancake:  (If You Give, Book #3)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Take a Mouse to the Movies:  (If You Give, Book #4)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

11. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie:  (If You Give, Book #1)  Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Dictionaries, Series If You Give a Moose a Muffin:  (If You Give, Book #2)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Dictionaries, Series

12. If You Take a Mouse to School:  (If You Give, Book #5)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Give a Pig a Party:  (If You Give, Book #6)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

13. If You Give a Cat a Cupcake:  (If You Give, Book #7)  Interest Level: Grades K - 2  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series If You Give a Dog a Donut:  (If You Give, Book #8)  Interest Level: Grades PreK - 1  Genre/Theme: Comedy and Humor, Series

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