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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera
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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera has illustrated more than twenty books for children, several of which she also wrote, including the New York Times bestselling Auntie Claus as well as Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas and Auntie Claus Home for the Holidays. Other... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Dream big!
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My life in 8 words: "It's all about making something out of nothing."
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    2. Authors Elise Primavera and Diane Goode Talk About Louise...
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Ooh-la-la Charm School will be released on February 07, 2012 in eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants will be released on July 19, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants is now available in Hardcover, eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese and the La-di-da Shoes will be released on February 08, 2011 in eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese will be released on February 08, 2011 in Trade Paperback, eBook
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Louise the Big Cheese is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
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Elise Primavera Revealed

Elise Primavera Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Dream big! Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Where are my (insert any word, glasses, keys etc.) Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. walking my dog, running Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. People who talk on their cell phones in public for all the world to hear. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Broadway director, choreogrpher, conductor --anything to do with the theater Learn more about Elise Primavera

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She Knows, December 16, 2011
...you'll never grow tired of reading it just once more. Auntie Claus This delightful holiday story by Elise Primavera follows Sophie Kringle as she stows away on her Auntie Claus' annual business trip to discover what kind of work her mysterioso great aunt...
International Business Times, August 29, 2011
...School Library Journal for its artwork and humor. 4. Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants by Elise Primavera Louise wants to get straight As all year, but it's harder than she thinks. This book is for ages 5 and older and came out...
Topeka Capital-Journal, August 7, 2011
...into the beginning of a new school year. “Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty Pants” by Elise Primavera, illustrated by Diane Goode, Simon & Schuster, 2011, ages 4-8. Before going back to school, Louise makes plans to be the “big...
Moms & Babies - People.com, September 19, 2011
...Courtesy Harper Collins Children’s book author Elise Primavera is back with another fun adventure — Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty Pants . This time her mini heroine vows to get straight A’s in school, but quickly...
Three Turtles and Their Pet Librarian, May 11, 2011
...be thrilled with the pacifist theme, while others will roll their eyes at the lack of subtlety. by Elise Primavera Random House 9780375844812 Review copy from publisher A cute book, but we weren't sure if this was for children, or for thumb-sucking...