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Born: 07/14/1953

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If You Give a Moose a Muffin If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1991)

If you give a moose a muffin, he's going to ask for jam. And if you give a child this audiocassette package, he or she is going to want to hear Robby Benson's warm and witty reading of this bestseller again and again! This package includes a cassette with a miniature book.
If You Give a Pig a Pancake If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1998)

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup. She'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. . . . This latest book by the winning team that gave readers "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" tells the tale of a little girl who tries to keep up with the demands of a bossy little pig. Full color.
Emily's Bunch by Laura Joffe Numeroff, Alice Numeroff Richter ( 1978)

Emily and her big brother, Jeffrey, are invited to Herbie Beanstock's Halloween party and Emily is determined to come up with an original costume.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1995)

Giving a mouse a cookie might seem like a nice thing to do, but in this book, it is only the first in a series of interconnected and ever-increasing requests from the mouse. For example, giving a mouse a cookie will lead him to ask for a glass of milk, which will then cause him to request a straw, and so on. Young readers will be amazed to see how giving a tiny mouse a small snack can actually result in having the mouse give himself a haircut, sweep and mop the house, and draw himself a picture. Brightly colored illustrations accompany the text. This book is the first in a series that also includes IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE, and IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN.
Monster Munchies Monster Munchies by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1998)

"Eleven blue monsters .... in a band .... eat the music .... on their stand." A funny, irreverent counting book featuring twenty different kinds of monsters (giant, tall, happy, slimy and more) with truly monstrous dietary habits! A brand-new Beginner Book from author of the mega-best-selling If You Give a Mouse a Cookie--Laura Numeroff!
Si le Das una Galletita a un Raton/ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Si le Das una Galletita a un Raton/ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1995)

A young boy gives a passing mouse a cookie, prompting the need for a glass of milk, then a straw, a look in the mirror--until the exhausting activities require a glass of milk and a cookie.
The Chicken Sisters The Chicken Sisters by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1997)

When a big bad wolf moves into town, he naively believes that the three chicken sisters next door will be easy prey, but his tormenting tactics backfire when he comes face-to-face with the wacky threesome who knit, bake, and sing him to distraction. Full color.
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2010)

Just like giving a mouse a cookie, taking a mouse to the movies will set off a string of amazing events. When taking a mouse to the movies, popcorn might be requested. Which leads to the idea that it should be strung around a Christmas tree, and then the wonderful notion of snow mice, and so on. Felicia Bond's color illustrations accompany this Christmas-themed rhyming story.
If You Give a Dog a Donut by ( 2010)

If You Give a Bear a Brownie by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2010)

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies If You Take a Mouse to the Movies A Special Christmas Edition by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2009)

Just like giving a mouse a cookie, taking a mouse to the movies will set off a string of amazing events. When taking a mouse to the movies, popcorn might be requested. Which leads to the idea that it should be strung around a Christmas tree, and then the wonderful notion of snow mice, and so on. Felicia Bond's color illustrations accompany this Christmas-themed rhyming story.
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2008)

A series of increasingly hilarious events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat, including a possible disaster with sprinkles that could result in the need for a bathing suit! 1,000,000 first printing.
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2008)

A series of increasingly hilarious events might occur if someone were to give a cupcake to a cat, including a possible disaster with sprinkles that could result in the need for a bathing suit! 1,000,000 first printing.
If You Take a Mouse to School If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2002)

If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask you for your lunch box. When you give him your lunch box, he'll want a sandwich to go in it. Then he'll need a notebook and some pencils. He'll probably want to share your backpack, too ...

The famous mouse from the New York Times #1 best-seller If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You give a Mouse a Cookie is back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun!

If You Take a Mouse to School If You Take a Mouse to School by Felicia Bond, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2003)

If you take a mouse to school, he'll ask for your lunch box. And when you give children this irresistible book-and-tape package, they'll want to hear Joan Allen's animated reading of if you take a mouse to school again and again. . . .

My Lunchbox: a silly song that will make your mouth water for lunch.

A reading of if you take a mouse to school by actress Joan Allen.

Big Words: practice your vocabulary with this upbeat tune.

Anecdotes about Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.

Read along! A reading of the book with turn-the-page signals.

Mouse Cookies & More Mouse Cookies & More A Treasury by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2006)

Filled with entertaining activities, yummy recipes, catchy songs, fascinating facts about Mouse, Moose, and Pig, and much more, this delightful volume collects, for the very first time, four "If You Give" stories.
Mouse Cookies/With Cookie Cutter Mouse Cookies/With Cookie Cutter 10 Easy-To-Make Cookie Recipes/Spiral by Felicia Bond, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1995)

The lively, lovable mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is back, this time baking his favorite cookie recipes, including peanut butter munchies, M&M crunchies, old-fashioned oatmeal cookies, and jumbo chocolate chip cookies. Each recipe is accompanied by a wordless story-in-pictures. Includes a mouse cookie cutter. Full color.
If You Give a Bear a Brownie Recipes by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2010)

The Hope Tree The Hope Tree Kids Talk About Breast Cancer by Laura Joffe Numeroff, Wendy Schlessel Harpham ( 2001)

Taken from personal stories of children whose mothers have breast cancer, a touching collection shares their experiences, offers practical ways to deal with this illness, and is accompanied by adorable and reassuring illustrations.
If You Give a Pig a Party If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2005)

Eager to have a grand party, a little pig is determined to get things just right for the big event and so begins the process of putting up balloons, decorating the house, wearing the perfect outfit, and sending out invitations to all her friends!
If You Give a Pig a Pancake If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2000)

Chaos is the order of the day when an accommodating little girl tries to keep up with the whims of a busy little pig. Teachers can now share this favorite, mega-selling story with their classes in the forever-popular Big Book format.
What Mommies Do Best/ What Daddies Do Best What Mommies Do Best/ What Daddies Do Best by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1998)

This charming book, really two books back-to-back, shows preschoolers that mothers and fathers are equally important and equally special. Five different animal pairs demonstrate the skills that mothers possess--turn the book over and children see fathers doing the same things, in their own way. Children from any kind of family will be able to relate to the familiar domestic scenes portrayed with plenty of whimsy and warmth. Full color.
Si Llevas un Raton al Cine/ If You Take a Mouse to the Movies Si Llevas un Raton al Cine/ If You Take a Mouse to the Movies by Teresa Mlawer, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2001)

Si llevas un ratón al cine, te pedirá palomitas de maíz. Una vez que le des las palomitas de maíz, querrá hacer una guirnalda con ellas. Luego, querrá colgarla en un árbol de Navidad. Tendrás que comprarle uno...

El pequeño y travieso ratoncito deSi Le Das Una Galletita A Un Ratón regresa con sus típicas travesuras para deleitarnos durante las fiestas de Navidad. Laura Numeroff y Felicia Bond han vuelto a crear otro cuento irresistible en la tradición de los ya reconocidos Si Le Das Una Galletita a un Rató, Si Le Das Un Panecillo a un Alce y Si Le Das un Panqueque a Una Cerdita
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Mini Book and Mouse Doll by Felicia Bond, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1992)

The best-selling picture book is in a miniature hardcover edition accompanied by a soft, adorable mouse doll. Standing seven inches tall, this irresistible mouse features movable arms and legs, removable denim overalls, and polka-dot boxer shorts. He even comes complete with a detachable chocolate-chip cookie, but watch out'if you give it to a mouse . . .

Laura Numeroff's 10-step Guide to Living With Your Monster Laura Numeroff's 10-step Guide to Living With Your Monster by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2002)

Is your monster misbehaving?
Is he eating your favorite shirts?
Is he using your hairbrush to clean his teeth?
Is he annoying your family on car trips?
Never fear those monster mishaps again!

Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans, the world's leading experts on monsters and the mischief they make, have created the ultimate 10-Step Guide to Living With Your Monster.

A portion of the proceeds from Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide To Living With Your Monster will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

If You Give an Author a Pencil If You Give an Author a Pencil by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2003)

Author Laura Numeroff, whose first book, "Amy for Short," grew out of a college assignment, recounts her life and describes how her daily activities and creative process are interwoven.
Digger by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1983)

A girl's father really wants a dog, but the landlord doesn't permit pets in their apartment.
Lo Mejor De Papa/lo Mejor De Mama by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2002)

Sherman Crunchley Sherman Crunchley by Nate Evans, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2005)

Following the tradition of the Crunchley dog family, Sherman is expected to succeed his father as Biscuit City's Chief of Police, but the only thing he likes about being a police officer is the hat he wears. Reprint.
Si le Das un Panqueque a una Cerdita /If You Give a Pig a Pancake Si le Das un Panqueque a una Cerdita /If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Teresa Mlawer, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1999)

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want maple syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup. She'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. Shell ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles.
Beatrice Doesn't Want to Beatrice Doesn't Want to by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2004)

Unhappy about having to go with her older brother Henry to the library for the third day in a row, Beatrice puts up quite a pout and refuses to take part in any of the fun things that are available to her, but when she discovers story hour, Beatrice realizes that the library is actually quite a fun place to be!
What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best What Sisters Do Best/What Brothers Do Best A Flip Book by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2009)

Read one way, a flip book by the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie describes all the wonderful things sisters do, and when turned over, it depicts why brothers are special.
Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1996)

"Dogs don't wear sneakers, and pigs don't wear hats, and dresses look silly on Siamese cats". So begins Laura Numeroff's lively laugh-along text that explores the many ways humans differ from our furry, feathery, and finny friends. Joe Mathieu's hilarious illustrations bring the wacky menagerie to life. Full color.
What Grandmas Do Best What Grandmas Do Best by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2001)

Filled with vibrant illustrations, a delightful picture book celebrates the many wonderful things grandmas can do!
Merry Christmas, Mouse! Merry Christmas, Mouse! by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2007)

Children can follow the star of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his very own Christmas tree, starting with one star on the tip-top and working down to ten toy rockets, until Mouse realizes he has a hundred more ornaments to go! 65,000 first printing.
The Mini Books Suitcase George Shrinks/If You Give a Mouse a Cookie/Harold and the Purple Crayon/Mini Book Suitcase by William Joyce, Crockett Johnson, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1993)

A special take-along suitcase contains three miniature book favorites--George Shrinks, by William Joyce; Laura Joffe Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie; and Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Crockett Johnson.
The Ugliest Sweater by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1980)

The Best Mouse Cookie The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1999)

Join the famous mouse from the bestselling "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" as he takes up baking his own cookies in his first board book. Full color.
What Aunts Do Best/ What Uncles Do Best What Aunts Do Best/ What Uncles Do Best by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2004)

Watching television together, building a clubhouse, and spending time at a carnival are just a few of the fun things nieces and nephews can do with their aunts and uncles, in a celebration of family which is two stories in one.
Walter by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1978)

A Mouse Cookie First Library A Mouse Cookie First Library If You Give a Mouse a Cookie/ If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2007)

Two of the author's modern classics, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Take a Mouse to School are packaged together in one board book perfect for toddlers.
If You Give a Pig a Party If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2005)

Eager to have a grand party, a little pig is determined to get things just right for the big event and so begins the process of putting up balloons, decorating the house, wearing the perfect outfit, and sending out invitations to all her friends!
Si le Das un Panecillo a un Alce/ If You Give a Moose a Muffin Si le Das un Panecillo a un Alce/ If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1995)

En este divertido libro, companero de si le das una galletita a un raton, nuevamente, un visitante inesperado le complica la vida a su pequeno anfitrion.
Si Le Das Un Panqueque A Una Cerdita by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2002)

Amy for Short by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1976)

An amusing portrayal of the dilemma of being young, female, and too tall includes instructions for the Captain Crunchy Secret Decoder Ring that is the key to the solution of Amy's problem.
Si le Haces una Fiesta a una Cerdita/ If You Give a Pig a Party Si le Haces una Fiesta a una Cerdita/ If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2006)

Eager to have a grand party, a little pig is determined to get things just right for the big event and so begins the process of putting up balloons, decorating the house, wearing the perfect outfit, and sending out invitations to all her friends!
Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1999)

Laura Numeroff has built her distinguished career on posing "what if" questions and answering them with humor and imagination. The breezy poems in this book capture a childlike sense of wonder and play and delight in the experiences that make childhood so enjoyable, from a birthday party, to a sleepover, to bath time and new pajamas. Full color.
When Sheep Sleep When Sheep Sleep by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2006)

When the sheep are all cuddled up sleeping, a little girl and her teddy try to find other creatures to count so they can fall asleep. But it seems that everyone is sleeping--pigs, snoozing kittens, even the bunnies! Accompanied by full-color illustrations, this bedtime picture book is by the author of the bestselling IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE.
Would I Trade My Parents? Would I Trade My Parents? by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2009)

A young boy considers what is special about all of his friends' parents and realizes that his own are the most wonderful of all because of the amazing things that only they know how to do.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2007)

A little mouse is offered a cookie and, in turn, requests more from a generous boy, in a delightful tale presented in a mini book format with accompanying CD that offers interactive extras. Read by Carol Kane.
You Can't Put Braces on Spaces by Laura Joffe Numeroff, Alice Numeroff Richter ( 1979)

His younger brother enviously watches as Neil has braces fitted on his teeth.
Time for School, Mouse! by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2008)

Does Grandma Have an Elmo Elephant Jungle Kit? by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1980)

Although he thinks that he will have nothing to do when he visits his grandparents for the weekend, Donald is in for a surprise.
If You Take a Mouse to School by Felicia Bond, Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2003)

Phoebe Dexter Has Harriet Peterson's Sniffles by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 1977)

Phoebe finds that staying home with a cold is not at all boring if one has an imagination.
Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2009)

Following on the heels of Merry Christmas, Mouse! and Time for School, Mouse!, a Valentine's Day board book explains why Mouse loves each of his friends for their special qualities and how much they each love him back! 75,000 first printing.
What Grandmas Do Best/ What Grandpas Do Best What Grandmas Do Best/ What Grandpas Do Best What Grandpas Do Best by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2000)

This brightly illustrated two-in-one picture book--the follow-up to What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best--provides children with an easy-to-read tale about the many wonderful things grandparents are able to do. By the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever by Laura Joffe Numeroff ( 2010)