Award-winning author VALISKA GREGORY will be speaking at your child’s school.
If you wish to purchase autographed copies of Gregory’s books, please fill out the order form below.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Award-winning poet and children's book author Valiska Gregory has published over a dozen books for children.
Translated in seven different languages, her books have received Parents' Choice Awards, been chosen for the American Booksellers' "Pick of the Lists" and featured on PBS and national television. Reference source Something About the Author calls her a "star in the children's literature scene." Ms. Gregory has two grown daughters and lives with her husband in Indianapolis where she is Writer-in-residence at Butler
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University. She regularly reviews children’s books for Publishers Weekly and enjoys speaking at schools, libraries, and conferences across the country.
Web site: http://www.valiskagregory.com
BOOKS BY VALISKA GREGORY:
SHIRLEY’S WONDERFUL BABY
Illustrated by Bruce Degen, illustrator of The Magic School Bus series [HarperCollins]—Everything Shirley’s new baby brother does is wonderful—to everyone except Shirley. What’s so special about a baby that looks like a prune, has legs like a turkey, and drools?
Only Ms. Mump, the baby-sitter agrees, until Shirley discovers that being Stanley’s big sister is what’s most wonderful of all. Best
Book Gold Award—Oppenheim Toy Portfolio "A worthy addition to any picture book collection..”—Kirkus Reviews
“Children with siblings will relate to this young hippo, whose expressions are priceless.”—School Library Journal
THE MYSTERY OF THE GRINDLECAT
Illustrated by Claire Ewart [Guild Press/Emmis Publishing] When John, Hannah, and Emily brave the ghosts and goblins to reach the very last room of the haunted house, they see the Grindlecat—but there's something familiar about that Grindlecat, and what the children decide to do next is both a Halloween trick AND treat. The Mystery of the Grindlecat was published in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of The Haunted House at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and a costumed
Grindlecat now appears each year in the last room of The Museum Guild's Haunted House. With eye-popping illustrations by Claire
Ewart, the story will appeal to pint-sized goblins everywhere.
KATE’S GIANTS
Illustrated by Virginia Austin [Candlewick/Walker Bks., Ltd.]—There is a door in Kate’s new room as small and curious as Kate herself. Every night, she imagines scary things creeping through it. “If you can think them up, then you can think them out,” say her parents. But Kate can do even better than that!
Also published as: Les geants des Catou (France) Felicia Og Kaemperne (Holland) Pauline bildet sich Riesen aus! (Germany)
“Offering a zippy twist to a familiar theme, this inventive story is just the ticket”—PW “An enchanting read-aloud or lap book depicting a situation familiar to most young children.”—SLJ
A VALENTINE FOR NORMAN NOGGS
Illustrated by Marsha Winborn [HarperCollins]—Norman Noggs is in love. But the course of true love never did run smooth, and our hamster hero faces many trials in his quest to win the fair Wilhemina. It looks like Norman’s in deep trouble . . . at least until a surprising person comes to his rescue.
"This amusing story will be enjoyed as a read-alone or read-aloud. . . . a winning mix of plot, emotion, and humor.”—School Library
Journal “Gregory’s text is frothy without being sentimental and romantic while still being funny.”—Bulletin for the Center for Children’s
Books “A warm-hearted confection”—PW
WHEN STORIES FELL LIKE SHOOTING STARS
Illustrated by Stefano Vitale [Simon and Schuster]—The two fables in this unusual book tell of a time when first the sun, then the moon, tumble from the sky. While the animals struggle with foolishness and confusion, with wisdom & courage, it is the reader of this haunting book who must choose which story is true.
Critic’s Choice Family Life Magazine New York Public Library Notable Book List
*”A jewel of a book, as shining and magical as a shooting star in an ebony sky.”—Family Life Magazine
*”Two gracefully told fables.”—PW [starred review]
All books are hardback editions
Shirley’s Wonderful Baby
Price
$15.00
# of books Subtotal First name of person to whom book should be dedicated:
The Mystery of the Grindlecat
The Mystery of the Grindlecat — Paperback
Kate’s Giants
$19.00
$10.00
$15.00
A Valentine for Norman Noggs
When Stories Fell Like Shooting Stars
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$15.00
$16.00
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