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Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett is an award-winning author with a host of bestselling picture books to his name, These include Bringing Down the Moon; Once Upon A Time, Upon a Nest; and Dinosaurs After Dark. Jonathan is also a talented paper engineer and creates... Read full bio

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A. Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut.
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My life in 8 words: "Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. He who hesitates is ... just hang on a moment ... Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Rock Star Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. "Basically" Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. A tendency to make things up. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Objectivity, Enthusiasm, Honesty Learn more about Jonathan Emmett

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Northeast Journal, January 25, 2012
...latest of which was the Sheffield Children?s Book Award for best picture book, The Pig?s Knickers, written by Jonathan Emmett. ?Books are created by teams of people,? she says. ?I never forget that I am just a cog in a wheel.? Vanessa studied for a BA in...
Advertiser Democrat, January 19, 2012
...and "The 39 Clues: A King's Ransom," Jude Watson Picture Books "The Princess and the Pig," Jonathan Emmett and "Interrupting Chicken," David Ezra Stein DVDs "Captain America: the First Avenger;" "Contagion;" "Crazy Stupid Love;" "Forks over Knives;"...
Chorley Guardian, January 12, 2012
...a nursery favourite... And if you think that aliens would make great pets, take a leaf out of Jonathan Emmett and Mark Oliver’s brilliantly entertaining Aliens: An Owner’s Guide (paperback, £5.99) and make sure you pick the right one… If you do...
Gransnet, January 5, 2012
...Ocean by Giles Andreae pinkhater Bringing Down the Moon and She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain by Jonathan Emmett pinkhater 1001 Things to Spot on Holiday (and the rest of the series) by Hazel Maskell elizabethjoan Little Beautyby Anthony Browne Sue61...
PublishersWeekly.com, August 5, 2011
...Vance. HighBridge Audio, unabridged, six CDs, 7.5 hrs., $29.95 ISBN 978-1-61174-271-8 The Princess and the Pig Jonathan Emmett, illus. by Poly Bernatene. Walker, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8027-2334-5 The Marriage Plot Jeffrey Eugenides. Farrar, Straus and...
PublishersWeekly.com, August 5, 2011
...Vance. HighBridge Audio, unabridged, six CDs, 7.5 hrs., $29.95 ISBN 978-1-61174-271-8 The Princess and the Pig Jonathan Emmett, illus. by Poly Bernatene. Walker, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8027-2334-5 The Marriage Plot Jeffrey Eugenides. Farrar, Straus and...
PublishersWeekly.com, August 4, 2011
...Vance. HighBridge Audio, unabridged, six CDs, 7.5 hrs., $29.95 ISBN 978-1-61174-271-8 The Princess and the Pig Jonathan Emmett, illus. by Poly Bernatene. Walker, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8027-2334-5 The Marriage Plot Jeffrey Eugenides. Farrar, Straus and...
Craft Gossip, September 21, 2011
...a book. This wonderful chestnut animal pencil topper goes along with a great fall book, Lead Trouble by Jonathan Emmett.  Head on over to get in the fall spirit by reading a great book and doing a wonderful chestnut craft! You may also like...Wormy...