Patricia J. Murphy
Publications List
January 2015
Published Books
Everything You Need to Know: Staying in the Hospital, Rosen Publishing, New York, 2001.
Think Twice, Be Nice, Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2001.
Sometimes We’re Happy, Sometimes We’re Sad, Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed Elsevier,
Barrington, IL, 2001.
Let's See: Voting and Elections, Compass Point Books, Minn., MN, 2001.
Let's See: The Presidency, Compass Point Books, Minn., MN, 2001.
Let's See: The U.S. Congress, Compass Point Books, Minn., MN, 2002.
Let's See: The U.S. Supreme Court, Compass Point Books, Minn, MN, 2002.
Let's See: Our National Holidays, Compass Point Books, Minn., MN, 2002.
Eye Wonder! Rigby Publishing, Divison of Reed Elsevier, Inc., Barrington, IL, 2001.
Simple Machines, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, New York, 2001.
How a Frog Gets Its Legs, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, New York, 2001.
A Visit to the Art Museum, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, Buffalo, NY, 2002.
Fun with Fractions, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, Buffalo, NY, 2002.
Rookie Read About Science: Around and Around, Scholastic Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury,
CT., 2002.
Rookie Read About Science: Back and Forth, Scholastic Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT.,
2002.
Rookie Read About Science: Push and Pull, Scholastic Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT.,
2002.
Rookie Read About Science: Up and Down, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT.,
2002.
Countries of the World: Denmark, Capstone Press, MN, MN, 2003.
Countries of the World: Tanzania, Capstone Press, MN, MN, 2003.
Rookie Read About Holidays: Election Day, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT.,
2002.
Rookie Read About Holidays: Canada Day, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT.,
2002.
Rookie Reader (Fiction): I Need You, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT., 2003.
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Published Books (Continued)
Why Do Some Animals Hibernate (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New York, NY, 2004.
Why Are the North and South Poles So Cold (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New York,
NY, 2004.
Why Does the Moon Change Its Shape (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New York, NY,
2004.
Why is the Sun So Hot (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New York, NY, 2004.
Why is the Earth Round (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New York, NY, 2004.
Why Do Snakes and Other Animals Shed Their Skin (Library of Why?), PowerKids Press, New
York, NY, 2004.
Sight (True Book), Scholastic, Inc., Children' Press, Danbury, CT, 2003.
Hearing, (True Book), Scholastic, Inc., Children's Press, Danbury, CT, 2003.
Smell, (True Book), Scholastic, Inc., Children's Press, Danbury, CT, 2003.
Taste, (True Book), Scholastic, Inc., Children's Press, Danbury, CT, 2003.
Touch, (True Book), Scholastic, Inc., Children's Press, Danbury, CT, 2003.
Three Bear Family: Addition and Subtraction Activity Book, Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon
Hills, IL, and King's Lynn, Norfolk, (UK), 2003.
Three Bear Family: Counting and Numbers Activity Book, Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon
Hills, IL, and King's Lynn, Norfolk, (UK), 2003.
Three Bear Family: Matching and Sorting Activity Book, Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon
Hills, IL, and King's Lynn, Norfolk, (UK), 2003.
Discovering Cultures: India, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, NY, 2003.
Discovering Cultures: Ireland, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, NY, 2003.
Discovering Cultures: South Africa, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, NY, 2004.
Discovering Cultures: Canada, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, NY, 2005.
Discovering Cultures: Nigeria, Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, NY, 2005.
Grace M. Hopper: Computer Whiz, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2004.
Garrett A. Morgan: Inventor of the Traffic Light and Gas Mask, Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2004.
Peeking at Plants with a Scientist, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2004.
Exploring Space with an Astronaut, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2004.
Investigating Insects with a Scientist, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Berkeley, Heights, NJ, 2004.
A Frog's Life, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, Buffalo, NY, 2004.
The Abacus, Rosen Real Readers, Rosen Publishing, Buffalo, NY 2004.
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Published Books (Continued)
Badgers, Grassland Animals Series, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
Coyotes, Grassland Animals Series, Pebblebooks, Capston Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
Prairie Dogs, Grasslands Animal Series, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
Red Foxes, Grassland Animal Series, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
The Apple Orchard, Pebble Plus, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
The Airport, Pebble Plus, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
The Dentist Office, Pebble Plus, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004.
The Police Station, Pebble Plus, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2004
Teacher: Thought a Day Calendar, contributing author, New Seasons Publishing, Publications
International, Lincolnwood, IL, 2003.
Learning Resources, Vernon Hills, IL, and King’s Lynn, UK, Reading Rods Readers, 2004:
A Snack for Jack, LR, 2004.
Bud and the Suds, LR, 2004.
Grandma Cooper, LR, 2004.
Liz Can Fix It! LR, 2004.
Nell Can Spell! LR, 2004.
The Best Nest, LR, 2004.
Troy’s “Oh Boy” Chili, LR 2004.
Big Sister Claudia, LR, 2004.
First Prize, LR, 2004.
Kate the Brave, LR, 2004.
Mack the Cat, LR, 2004.
Rainy Day May, LR, 2004.
The Garden Party, LR, 2004.
Learning Resources, Vernon Hills, IL, and King’s Lynn, UK, Reading Rods Readers, 2005:
Friends, LR 2005.
Rain, Rain, Go Away! LR, 2005.
So Many Questions, LR, 2005.
Too Many Things, LR, 2005.
Snowflakes, LR, 2005.
Learning Resources: Learning Resources, Vernon Hills, IL, and King’s Lynn, UK,
Reading Rods Readers, Reading Rod: Reading Mentor, Word Building Readers, 2006:
The Dance, LR, 2006.
The Box Shop, LR, 2006.
Busy Mr. Bee, LR, 2006.
Sue’s Rules, LR, 2006.
Sarah’s Stuff, LR, 2006.
Time to Get Up! LR, 2006.
Sweet Dreams, Pup! LR, 2006.
The Great Outside, LR, 2006.
Farmer John’s Rooster, LR, 2006
The School Play, LR, 2006.
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In the Garden, LR, 2006.
Dave’s Bad Day! LR, 2006.
Books, LR, 2006.
Joan Goes to Camp, LR, 2006.
The Storm Clouds, LR, 2006.
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May I Please? LR, 2006.
The Camping Trip, LR, 206.
Your Best Guess, LR, 2006. Frank Doesn’t Think, LR, 2006.
Shop, Shop, Shop! LR, 2006. Whitney Goes to Work, LR, 2006.
January 2015
Little Brother, LR, 2006.
Thank You Notes, LR, 2006.
Chip’s Lunch, LR, 2006.
Published Books (Continued)
A Day, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2005
A Week, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2005.
A Month, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2005.
A Year, Pebblebooks, Capstone Press, Mankato, MN, 2005.
Get a Kick Out of Soccer! The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Chicago, IL, 2005.
How Economics Works: Earning Money, Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing, Minneapolis, MN, 2006.
Staying Happy, Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing, Minneapolis, MN, 2006.
Avoiding Drugs, Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing, Minneapolis, MN, 2006.
Amazing American: Andrew Carnegie, Wright/McGraw-Hill, Chicago, IL, 2006.
Creative Minds, Sundance Publishing, Northborough, MA, 2006.
How Does the Wind Blow? Benchmark Books, Marshall Cavendish, Tarrytown, NY, 2007.
Counting Puppies and Kittens, Enslow Publishers, Inc. Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2007.
Adding Puppies and Kittens, Enslow Publishers, Inc. Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2007.
Subtracting Puppies and Kittens, Enslow Publishers, Inc. Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2007.
Measuring Puppies and Kittens, Enslow Publishers, Inc. Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2007.
Telling Time with Puppies and Kittens, Enslow Publishers, Inc. Berkeley Heights, NJ, 2007.
Discovering Underwater Secrets with a Nature Photographer, Enslow Publishers, Inc., Berkeley
Heights, NJ, 2007.
Telling Time, Dorling Kindersley Publishing/Penguin, New York, 2007.
Let’s Play Soccer! Dorling Kindersley Publishin/Penguin, New York, 2008.
Journey of a Pioneer, Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc./Penguin, London, 2008.
Bugs and Us! Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc./Penguin, London, 2012.
First Look: Moving, Harcourt, Inc., UK, 2008.
First Look: Separation and Divorce, Harcourt, Inc., UK, 2008.
First Look: Illness, Harcourt, Inc., UK, 2008.
First Look: Death, Harcourt, Inc., UK, 2008.
Never Eat Soggy Waffles: Mnemonic Memory Tricks, Enslow Publishers, Berkeley Heights,
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New Jersey, 2009.
Published Books (Continued)
ESL Titles
Rookie Reader (Fiction): Te Necesito, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT., 2003.
My Body, written by Patricia J. Murphy, translated by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza, English/Spanish
Foundation Series, Me + Mi Publishing, Wheaton, IL, 2002. (Big Book, 2007)
Jobs in My Neighborhood, written by Patricia J. Murphy, translated by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza,
English/Spanish Foundation Series, Me + Mi Publishing, Wheaton, IL, 2002. (Big Book, 2007)
Evitar las drogas,, Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing, Minneapolis, MN, 2006.
Mantenerse Feliz, Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing, Minneapolis, MN, 2006.
Rookie Reader (Fiction): Te Necesito, Scholastic, Inc., Grolier Publishing, Danbury, CT., 2003.
My Body, written by Patricia J. Murphy, translated by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza, English/Spanish
Foundation Series, Me + Mi Publishing, Wheaton, IL, 2007. (Big Book)
Jobs in My Neighborhood, written by Patricia J. Murphy, translated by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza,
English/Spanish Foundation Series, Me + Mi Publishing, Wheaton, IL, 2007. (Big Book)
La huerta de manzanas / The Apple Orchard, Mankato, MN, Capstone Publishing, 2007.
Explorando el Espacio con una Astronauta/Exploring Space with an Astronaut, Berkeley
Heights, New Jersey, Enslow Publishers, 2008.
Mirando a las Plantas con un Cientifico/Looking at Plants with a Scientist, Berkeley Heights,
New Jersey, Enslow Publishers, 2008.
Anthology Stories
Remote Destinations, Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2001.
Go Team! Animals and Humans that Work Together, Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed
Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2001.
Eight Eye-Opening Facts, Under the Sea, The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Bothell, WA, 2001.
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Publications List
January 2015
Anthology Stories (Continued)
Follow Those Tracks! Animal Mysteries, The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Bothell, WA, 2001.
ECC Wants You, Animal Advocates, The Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Bothell, WA, 2001.
A Migrant Family, Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2003.
An Octopus Food Fight, (Poetry) Rigby Publishing, Div. of Reed Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2003.
New, New, New, (Poetry), Rigby Publishing, Division of Reed Elsevier, Barrington, IL, 2003.
Children’s Television Scripts
Singing the Blues, Jack’s Big Music Show, Noggin/Nick, Jr., Viacom.
Country Mouse, Jack’s Big Music Show, Noggin/Nick, Jr., Viacom.
Songbird, Jack’s Big Music Show, Noggin/Nick, Viacom, Jr., Viacom.
Poetry
“High Five!” Highlights High Five Magazine, Highlights Magazine, January, 2008. (Made into a
poster for American Library Association 2009 Conference)
“Hizzy Fit,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing, 2014.
“If You Were a Horse,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing, 2011.
“In My Backyard,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing, 2011.
“I’m Red, White, and Blue,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishign, 2011.
“John Muir: Twenty Ways to Be Like John Muir,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone
Publishing, 2011.
“Dear John: A Thank You Letter to John Muir,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone
Publishing, 2011.
“Not Just a Pretty Face in Space,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing, 2014.
“Rollercoaster Riders: Side-by-Side,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing,
2012.
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January 2015
“Two sides of a Story: A Poem in Two Voices,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone
Publishing, 2013.
“Your Poems Are Waiting,” Appleseeds Magazine, Carus/Cobblestone Publishing, April 2010.
Books in Production + Works in Progress
Please contact me for more information re: my books currently in production and my works in
progress.
Writing Honors and Awards
Visiting Artist Program, Chicago Children’s Museum entitled: Celebrating Families in Words
and Pictures, December 15-17, 2011.
How Economics Work: Earning Money, Lerner Publishing named a Rutgers University Project
on Economics and Children ECONKIDS Book Choice, 2010.
Illinois Library Association Annual Conference: Libraries Out Loud, Illinois Author Dinner.
Sponsored by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, September 28, 2010.
Local Author and Illustrator Showcase, Center for Teaching with Children’s Books, National
Louise University, October 2, 2010.
Author Representative, Author’s Guild, BEA Show, NYC (May, 2009) Invited to be an author
representative at the AG/BEA booth where AG showcased my web site that I created with the
help of AG’s amazing web services’ team including: Abby, Hector, and Nellie.
High Five, my poem for Highlights/High Five Magazine (January 2008) has been included in
Highlights High Five Welcome Issue for new subscribers worldwide and produced as a poster
currently being distributed at trade shows across the country!
Popping in with Robert Sabuda, (Highlights, 2006) was chosen to be part of a Harcourt and
Houghton Mifflin Anthology, 2008.
Named Young Author “Visiting Author” for Lake Zurich District #95’s Youth Author Program,
May, 2009, Lake Zurich, IL, USA.
Host of “CAMP WRITE ON!” writing workshop, June through July 2008 and 2009,
Bookstall at Chestnut Court, Winnetka, IL.
Awarded Author-in-Residency as part of Arlington Heights School District 25’s “Celebrate
Writing!” program, Arlington Heights, IL, USA, 2007-2008 school year.
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Publications List
January 2015
Writing Honors and Awards (Continued)
TV Tune-Out Author Presenter, The Bookstall at Chestnut Court, Winnetka, IL, March 2008 and
2009.
Let’s Play Soccer (DK/Penguin 2008) was Scholastic Book Club’s and Book Fair’s book choice
in early 2008.
Avoiding Drugs and Staying Happy (Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing) is now available in Europe
and Mexico by Carolrhoda/Lerner Publishing UK, and Mexico. (2008) Avoiding Drugs and
Staying Happy were chosen to be a part of Lerner’s Spanish Language Series. ((Lerner
Publishing, 2006)
A Visit to (Capstone 2005) books received the 2005 Teachers’ Choice Award from Learning
Magazine in the Children’s Book Category. (Available in Spanish, 2008)
Exploring Space with an Astronaut (Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2004) is featured in a Scott
Foreman’s reading anthology in 2005. (Available in Spanish, 2008)
Around and Around, Back and Forth, Push and Pull, and Up and Down named
"Top 10 Nonfiction Series for Young Readers" by Booklist.
IL Reads Chooses “BUGS and US” as one of its inaugural program choices for literacy program,
January 2013.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library US and UK chooses “BUGS and US” a selection for its
international literacy program, January 2015.
PJMJ © 2015
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