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Eileen Spinelli

Eileen Spinelli

Eileen Spinelli

Eileen Spinelli is no stranger to the Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers list. Since her debut in 1991 with Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling When Mama Comes Home Tonight, and the critically acclaimed Sophie's Masterpiece. Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Buzz is now available in
Jul 06, 2010
Buzz will be released on July 06, 2010 in
Jul 06, 2010
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Buzz
Nov 14, 2009
When Papa Comes Home Tonight is now available in Hardcover
Apr 28, 2009
When Papa Comes Home Tonight will be released on April 28, 2009 in Hardcover
Apr 28, 2009
When Papa Comes Home Tonight is now available in Hardcover
Apr 28, 2009
When Papa Comes Home Tonight will be released on April 28, 2009 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
When You Are Happy will be released on April 11, 2006 in Hardcover
Apr 11, 2006
When You Are Happy is now available in Hardcover
Apr 11, 2006
When You Are Happy will be released on April 11, 2006 in
Apr 11, 2006
When You Are Happy is now available in
Apr 11, 2006
Do You Have a Hat? will be released on September 21, 2004 in Hardcover
Sep 21, 2004
Do You Have a Hat? is now available in Hardcover
Sep 21, 2004
Do You Have a Hat? will be released on September 21, 2004 in
Sep 21, 2004
Do You Have a Hat? is now available in
Sep 21, 2004
Sophie's Masterpiece will be released on April 27, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Apr 27, 2004

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Hispanic PR Wire, February 3, 2012
...superlatives through lively prose and bright, engaging illustrations. For ages 3-7. -- Do YOU Have a Hat? by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio: This colorful book celebrates hats of all kinds and provides support to parents who are tired of...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, January 10, 2012
...295 E. Center St., Nazareth Library director: Lynn Snodgrass-Pilla Children?s librarian: Catherine Stewart Choices this week: ?Buzz? by Eileen Spinelli; ?If You?re Hoppy? by April P. Sayre; ?Sisters Grimm, the Inside Story? by Michael Buckley Books to...
Durham Herald-Sun, December 23, 2011
...like a dreidel top, wilder and wilder, until everyone’s pooped, the ballons are popped and guests snooze. Eileen Spinelli, “The Perfect Christmas” (Holt, ages 4-6) The same holiday. How does it look in different families? Abigal Archer’s...
Buffalo News, December 11, 2011
...$14.99), complete with paper dolls, from Maj Lindman's quaint 1950s series and The Perfect Christmas by Eileen Spinelli (illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi; Henry Holt, $16.99), a charming rhyming tale contrasting two families' very different celebrations...
Daily Local News, December 9, 2011
...A parable to Create Your Best Life), Judy Schachner (the Skippyjon Jones series), Susan Shaw (Tunnel Vision), and Eileen Spinelli (The Perfect Christmas).The Chester County Book and Music Company is located at 975 Paoli Pike in the Goshen Shopping...
Rushville Republican, November 29, 2011
...Max and Zoe at School--Shelley Swanson Sateren Max and Zoe at the Dentist--Shelley Swanson Sateren Max and Zoe at the Doctor--Shelley Swanson Sateren Max and Zoe at the Library--Shelley Swanson Sateren Hero Cat--Eileen Spinelli A Sick Day for Amos...
Montreal Families, November 16, 2011
...experience and create strong memories, impressions and yes, joy. Sophie’s Masterpiece (Simon & Schuster, $7.99) by Eileen Spinelli (Ages 4 – 7) Although this book was published in 2001, it merits a second look for its delightful story and captivating...
Joseph's Reviews, September 29, 2011
...Do You Have a Cat? by Eileen Spinelli (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers; $16.00; 32 pages)"A cat who likes to caterwaul is better than no cat at all!"There's an old saying that dogs and their owners begin to look like each other.   Well, I may be just...
Mommy Poppins - Things to Do in NYC with Kids, July 25, 2011
...time you do, you're sure to notice something you missed the last time. 6. Heat Wave by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Betsy Lewin What did we do in the days before air-conditioning? We closed early, walked barefoot and kept our sermons short. We slept...
Writing and Illustrating, June 28, 2011
...or as.  Example:  I was as mad as the bumblebee Ferdinand sat on.  My friend Eileen Spinelli is great at using similes.  Here’s one from Something to Tell the Grandcows.   Emmadine has travel to the South Pole and “Her teeth chattered like...
A Fuse #8 Production, June 27, 2011
...Okay.  Eight folks received the award, though I only knew three off the top of my head: Eileen Spinelli, Valerie Gorbachev, and Henry Winkler.  Oh!  And Sheila Bair has a book out with Albert Whitman and Company as well.  Good to know.  Thanks to...