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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.

Eileen Spinelli's Books

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Boy, Can He Dance!
Boy, Can He Dance! By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Paul Yalowitz
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: May 24, 2012
Ages: 4 - 8
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Buzz By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Vincent Nguyen
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: July 6, 2010
Ages: 4 - 8
Buzz, a spunky little bumblebee, has a problem flying after coming across the information that bees should not be able to fly. What happens when believing you can’t keeps you from doing what you can? And what will it...
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When Papa Comes Home Tonight
When Papa Comes Home Tonight By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: David McPhail
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: April 28, 2009
Ages: 1 - 5
When Papa comes home tonight, dear child, (I promise - not too late) you'll hear me whistling up the road. You'll meet me at the gate. It can be hard waiting for Papa to come home, but it'll be worth it because you'll...
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When You Are Happy
When You Are Happy By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Geraldo Valerio
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: April 1, 2006
Ages: 3 - 6
When you are afraid I will take your hand and not let go-- In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love...
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Do You Have a Hat?
Do You Have a Hat? By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Geraldo Valerio
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: September 21, 2004
Ages: 3 - 6
A fancy hat. A hat that's plain. A hat for keeping off the rain. A glowing hat. A hat with fruit. A hat for that new dress or suit. All herein have hats, it's true -- fantastic, magnificent hats! Do you? What do Spanish...
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Sophie's Masterpiece
Sophie's Masterpiece A Spider's Tale By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Jane Dyer
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2001
Ages: 4 - 7
Sophie is an artist who wants to spin beautiful creations all day long and, someday, a masterpiece. As a spider, though, Sophie has a hard time finding a welcoming place in which she can be free to live and spin. She's shooed...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
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When Mama Comes Home Tonight
When Mama Comes Home Tonight By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Jane Dyer
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: September 1, 1998
Ages: 1 - 5
"When Mama comes home from work, dear child, when Mama comes home tonight she'll cover you with kisses, she'll hug you sweet and tight." As evening falls and Mama gets home from work, the special rituals that a mother and...
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Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Paul Yalowitz
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: December 31, 1991
Ages: 3 - 7
Mr. Hatch leads a lonely life until one Valentine's Day when the postman delivers a huge, heart-shaped box of candy with a card reading "Somebody loves you." Knowing he has a secret admirer gives Mr. Hatch a bright new...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback