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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson
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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson's previous picture books include Bear Snores On, Bear Wants More, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Mortimer's Christmas Manger, all illustrated by Jane Chapman, One Day in the Middle of the Bog, illustrated by Joan Rankin, and Hilda Must... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning
Learn more about Karma Wilson
My life in 8 words: "Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning"
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Bear Feels Sick will be released on May 01, 2012 in Board Book
Feb 05, 2012
Bear Says Thanks will be released on September 04, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Feb 02, 2012
What's in the Egg, Little Pip? will be released on January 24, 2012 in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
What's in the Egg, Little Pip? is now available in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Graphic Excerpt:
Bear Says Thanks
Jan 04, 2012
Sleepyhead will be released on January 03, 2012 in Board Book
Jan 03, 2012
Sleepyhead is now available in Board Book
Jan 03, 2012
Bear Stays Up for Christmas will be released on October 04, 2011 in Board Book, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Bear Stays Up for Christmas is now available in Board Book, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Bear's Loose Tooth will be released on August 30, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Bear's Loose Tooth is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Bear Feels Scared will be released on August 23, 2011 in Board Book
Aug 23, 2011
Bear Feels Scared is now available in Board Book
Aug 23, 2011
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Aug 11, 2011
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Sleepyhead
Jul 29, 2011
The Cow Loves Cookies will be released on July 12, 2011 in eBook
Jul 12, 2011

Karma Wilson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." --C.S. Lewis Q. What do you regret most? A. God knows. :) Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Home. Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. Awesome. Can you say "child of the eighties"? Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. C.S. Lewis. I would just say, "Your words made childhood bearable." Learn more about Karma Wilson

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2009-10-12 - 07:23 AM / ET: Cheerios(R) Serves Up Six Million Children's Books Inside Boxes this Fall; Que Bueno! All Five Books Are Specially Printed in English and Spanish
Hispanic PR Wire, February 3, 2012
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Column: Share some good winter reads with your kids
Gaston Gazette, January 9, 2012
...Library: “The Three Snowbears” by Jan Brett “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” by Madeleine Floyd “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson “Let’s Look at Winter” by Sarah Schuette “Frozen Noses” by Jan Carr “Stranger in the Woods” by Carl R. Sams...
Wimpy, Hungry Holiday Titles Keep Cash Registers Ringing
PublishersWeekly.com, January 5, 2012
...in general like A Christmas Tree for Pyn (Philomel) by Olivier Dunrea and Mortimers Christmas Manager (S&S/McElderry) by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. We always do big business with Trashy Town (Scholastic) by Andrew Griffing Zimmerman. We should order...
Three 'awesome' options for your child's bookshelf
Pocono Record, December 30, 2011
...of entertainment, introspective thought, and encourage a broader way of looking at life. "Bear's Loose Tooth" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, McElderry Books, 2011, 36 pages, $16.99 hardcover. Read aloud: age 3 and older. Read yourself: age...
Great book gift ideas for families
Durham Herald-Sun, December 23, 2011
...as the six Herdmans “the worst kids in the history of the world” hijack the town Christmas pageant. Karma Wilson’s Bear stars in “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” (McElderry, ages 3-6) Bear wants to hibernate, but his friends insist he join in the...
Books for holidays or any day
Pocono Record, December 23, 2011
...audio CD is the perfect choice for holiday sharing and year-round reading. "Bear Stays Up for Christmas" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, Little Simon, 2011, 30 pages, $7.99 board book. Read aloud: age 2-3 and older. Read yourself: age 7-8....
Pamela Dodson: Create Holiday Traditions for Your Children With Books
Huffington Post, December 16, 2011
...family's holiday happiness. Delightfully charming: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner; Bear Stays up for Christmas by Karma Wilson; Morris's Disappearing Bag by Rosemary Wells; Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert E. Barry Loving lesson or...
Column: Share some good winter reads with your kids
Gaston Gazette, January 9, 2012
...Library: “The Three Snowbears” by Jan Brett “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” by Madeleine Floyd “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson “Let’s Look at Winter” by Sarah Schuette “Frozen Noses” by Jan Carr “Stranger in the Woods” by Carl R. Sams...
Kendal Rautzhan: Good books fuel children's love of reading
Reading Eagle, January 8, 2012
...St., Birdsboro. Library director: Michelle Kehoe. Children's librarian: Kathleen Dunn. Choices this week: "Bear Feels Scared" by Karma Wilson; "Marley and Me" by John Grogan; "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare. Books to buy The following books are...
Wimpy, Hungry Holiday Titles Keep Cash Registers Ringing
PublishersWeekly.com, January 5, 2012
...in general like A Christmas Tree for Pyn (Philomel) by Olivier Dunrea and Mortimers Christmas Manager (S&S/McElderry) by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. We always do big business with Trashy Town (Scholastic) by Andrew Griffing Zimmerman. We should order...
Grab & Go Kids Planner: New Year's Weekend
Norwood Patch, December 30, 2011
...Fri., Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m. This week's featured book is "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson. This story time will be followed by a seasonal activity. Admission is free. Patriot Place presents the Joe Howard’s Magic Show on Fri., Dec. 30, at 11:00...
Grab & Go Kids Planner: New Year's Weekend
Dover Sherborn Patch, December 30, 2011
...Fri., Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m. This week's featured book is "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson. This story time will be followed by a seasonal activity. Admission is Free. Patriot Place presents the Joe Howard’s Magic Show on Fri., Dec. 30, at 11:00...
Three 'awesome' options for your child's bookshelf
Pocono Record, December 30, 2011
...of entertainment, introspective thought, and encourage a broader way of looking at life. "Bear's Loose Tooth" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, McElderry Books, 2011, 36 pages, $16.99 hardcover. Read aloud: age 3 and older. Read yourself: age...
Great book gift ideas for families
Durham Herald-Sun, December 23, 2011
...as the six Herdmans “the worst kids in the history of the world” hijack the town Christmas pageant. Karma Wilson’s Bear stars in “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” (McElderry, ages 3-6) Bear wants to hibernate, but his friends insist he join in the...