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Lauren Thompson
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Lauren Thompson

Lauren Thompson works as an editor and lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with her husband, Robert and son, Owen. Her books include Simon & Schuster's Little Quack series and Mouse's First series, and Polar Bear Night from Scholastic Press.

Mouse's First Day of School will be released on June 22, 2010 in Board Book
Mar 14, 2010
Mouse's First Fall will be released on July 20, 2010 in Board Book
Mar 11, 2010
Little Quack's ABC's will be released on May 18, 2010 in Board Book
Mar 08, 2010
Little Quack's Opposites will be released on May 18, 2010 in Board Book
Mar 03, 2010
Cuaquito (Little Quack) is now available in Board Book
Jan 26, 2010
Cuaquito (Little Quack) will be released on January 26, 2010 in Board Book
Jan 26, 2010
Wee Little Bunny will be released on January 26, 2010 in Hardcover
Jan 26, 2010
Wee Little Bunny is now available in Hardcover
Jan 26, 2010
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Mouse's First Fall
Nov 20, 2009
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Wee Little Bunny
Nov 03, 2009
Graphic Excerpt:
Wee Little Bunny
Oct 13, 2009
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Wee Little Lamb
Jul 22, 2009
Little Quack Loves Colors is now available in Board Book
Jun 23, 2009
Little Quack Counts is now available in Board Book
Jun 23, 2009
Little Quack Counts will be released on June 23, 2009 in
Jun 23, 2009
Little Quack Counts is now available in
Jun 23, 2009
Little Quack Loves Colors will be released on June 23, 2009 in
Jun 23, 2009
Little Quack Loves Colors is now available in
Jun 23, 2009
Wee Little Lamb is now available in Hardcover
Jan 27, 2009
Wee Little Lamb will be released on January 27, 2009 in
Jan 27, 2009
Wee Little Lamb is now available in
Jan 27, 2009
Little Quack's Bedtime is now available in Board Book
Jan 06, 2009
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Little Quack's Bedtime is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
Little Quack Counts will be released on June 23, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 19, 2008
Little Quack Loves Colors will be released on June 23, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 19, 2008
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on January 06, 2009 in Board Book
Dec 19, 2008
Wee Little Lamb will be released on January 27, 2009 in Hardcover
Dec 19, 2008
Little Quack's New Friend will be released on January 08, 2008 in Board Book
Jan 08, 2008
Little Quack's New Friend is now available in Board Book
Jan 08, 2008
Wee Little Chick will be released on January 08, 2008 in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Wee Little Chick is now available in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Little Quack's New Friend will be released on January 08, 2008 in
Jan 08, 2008
Little Quack's New Friend is now available in
Jan 08, 2008
Wee Little Chick will be released on January 08, 2008 in
Jan 08, 2008
Wee Little Chick is now available in
Jan 08, 2008
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked will be released on July 24, 2007 in Hardcover
Jul 24, 2007
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked is now available in Hardcover
Jul 24, 2007
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked will be released on July 24, 2007 in
Jul 24, 2007
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked is now available in
Jul 24, 2007
Little Quack's Hide and Seek will be released on January 23, 2007 in Board Book
Jan 23, 2007
Little Quack's Hide and Seek is now available in Board Book
Jan 23, 2007
Little Quack's Hide and Seek will be released on January 23, 2007 in
Jan 23, 2007
Little Quack's Hide and Seek is now available in
Jan 23, 2007
Mouse's First Fall will be released on September 05, 2006 in Hardcover
Sep 05, 2006
Mouse's First Fall is now available in Hardcover
Sep 05, 2006
Mouse's First Fall will be released on September 05, 2006 in
Sep 05, 2006
Mouse's First Fall is now available in
Sep 05, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on August 18, 2006 in Trade Paperback
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bedtime (Proprietary Edition) will be released on August 18, 2006 in
Aug 18, 2006
Aug 18, 2006
Little Quack's Bath Book will be released on January 24, 2006 in Bath
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack's Bath Book is now available in Bath
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack Dial-a-Duck will be released on January 24, 2006 in Novelty
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack Dial-a-Duck is now available in Novelty
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack's Bath Book will be released on January 24, 2006 in
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack's Bath Book is now available in
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack Dial-a-Duck will be released on January 24, 2006 in
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack Dial-a-Duck is now available in
Jan 24, 2006
Little Quack's New Friend will be released on January 10, 2006 in Hardcover
Jan 10, 2006
Little Quack's New Friend is now available in Hardcover
Jan 10, 2006
Little Quack's New Friend will be released on January 10, 2006 in
Jan 10, 2006
Little Quack's New Friend is now available in
Jan 10, 2006
Mouse's First Snow will be released on November 01, 2005 in Hardcover
Nov 01, 2005
Mouse's First Snow is now available in Hardcover
Nov 01, 2005
Mouse's First Snow will be released on November 01, 2005 in
Nov 01, 2005
Mouse's First Snow is now available in
Nov 01, 2005
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on January 25, 2005 in Hardcover
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack's Bedtime is now available in Hardcover
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack will be released on January 25, 2005 in Board Book
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack is now available in Board Book
Jan 25, 2005
Mouse's First Spring will be released on January 25, 2005 in Hardcover
Jan 25, 2005
Mouse's First Spring is now available in Hardcover
Jan 25, 2005
Mouse's First Spring will be released on January 25, 2005 in
Jan 25, 2005
Mouse's First Spring is now available in
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack's Bedtime will be released on January 25, 2005 in
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack's Bedtime is now available in
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack will be released on January 25, 2005 in
Jan 25, 2005
Little Quack is now available in
Jan 25, 2005
Mouse's First Summer will be released on June 01, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2004
Mouse's First Summer will be released on June 01, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2004
Mouse's First Summer will be released on June 01, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2004
Mouse's First Summer will be released on May 25, 2004 in Hardcover
May 25, 2004
Mouse's First Summer is now available in Hardcover
May 25, 2004
Mouse's First Summer will be released on May 25, 2004 in
May 25, 2004
Mouse's First Summer is now available in
May 25, 2004
Little Quack's Hide and Seek will be released on January 27, 2004 in Hardcover
Jan 27, 2004
Little Quack's Hide and Seek is now available in Hardcover
Jan 27, 2004
Little Quack's Hide and Seek will be released on January 27, 2004 in
Jan 27, 2004
Little Quack's Hide and Seek is now available in
Jan 27, 2004
Mouse's First Christmas will be released on October 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2003
Mouse's First Christmas is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2003
Mouse's First Christmas will be released on October 01, 2003 in
Oct 01, 2003
Mouse's First Christmas is now available in
Oct 01, 2003
Mouse's First Halloween will be released on September 01, 2003 in Board Book
Sep 01, 2003
Mouse's First Halloween is now available in Board Book
Sep 01, 2003
Mouse's First Halloween will be released on September 01, 2003 in
Sep 01, 2003
Mouse's First Halloween is now available in
Sep 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School will be released on July 01, 2003 in Hardcover
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School is now available in Hardcover
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School- UK Edition will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School- UK Edition will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School- UK Edition will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School- UK Edition will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School- UK Edition will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School will be released on July 01, 2003 in
Jul 01, 2003
Mouse's First Day of School is now available in
Jul 01, 2003
Little Quack will be released on February 01, 2003 in Hardcover
Feb 01, 2003
Little Quack is now available in Hardcover
Feb 01, 2003
Little Quack will be released on February 01, 2003 in
Feb 01, 2003
Little Quack is now available in
Feb 01, 2003
Mouse's First Christmas will be released on October 01, 2002 in Board Book
Oct 01, 2002
Mouse's First Christmas is now available in Board Book
Oct 01, 2002
Mouse's First Halloween will be released on September 01, 2000 in Hardcover
Sep 01, 2000
Mouse's First Halloween is now available in Hardcover
Sep 01, 2000
Mouse's First Halloween will be released on September 01, 2000 in
Sep 01, 2000
Mouse's First Halloween is now available in
Sep 01, 2000
News:
Little Quack's New Friend has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Little Quack's Bedtime has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Little Quack has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Little Quack has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Little Quack has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Mouse's First Day of School has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Little Quack's Hide and Seek has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
The Apple Pie That Papa Baked has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Mouse's First Snow has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

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PublishersWeekly.com, February 23, 2010
...978-142159141) THE CHOSEN ONE. Carol Lynch Williams. (St. Martin’s Griffin. $16.95. ISBN 978-0312555115) CHRISTMAS MAGIC, THE. Lauren Thompson. Illustrated by Jon J. Muth. (Scholastic. $16.99) CHRISTO AND JEAN-CLAUDE: THROUGH THE GATES AND BEYOND. Jan...
Times Online, January 29, 2010
...its mistake. After some haggling by Troubleshooter, it agreed to increase your compensation to 1,500. Additional reporting Lauren Thompson Readers to the rescue I am due to inherit 200,000 and would like to know the best way to invest it to help my...
Appeal-Democrat.com, January 14, 2010
...to Borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. • "Little Quack" written and illustrated by Lauren Thompson, Simon & Schuster, 32 pages Read aloud: age 2 — 4 Read yourself: age 6 — 7 Mama Duck and her five little ducklings lived...
Port Huron Times-Herald, January 13, 2010
...Books to Borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. "Little Quack" written and illustrated by Lauren Thompson, Simon & Schuster, 32 pages. Read aloud: 2 to 4 Read yourself: 6, 7 Mama Duck and her five little ducklings lived in a...
Reading Eagle, January 11, 2010
...Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. 'Little Quack' written and illustrated by Lauren Thompson, Simon & Schuster, 32 pages. Read aloud: age 2 - 4. Read yourself: age 6 - 7. Mama Duck and her five little ducklings...
Reading Eagle, January 10, 2010
...Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. 'Little Quack' written and illustrated by Lauren Thompson, Simon & Schuster, 32 pages. Read aloud: age 2 - 4. Read yourself: age 6 - 7. Mama Duck and her five little ducklings...
Daily Gleaner, December 19, 2009
...for brownies to give away with a surprise for each recipient. The Christmas Magic (Scholastic, ages 4-8) by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Jon J Muth. Deep in the snowy woods, in a cabin with a bright red door, lives Santa (seemingly single) and his...
Winston-Salem Journal, December 13, 2009
...after all? This rhyming, silly book with its glossy, thick pages is quite entertaining. THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC. By Lauren Thompson. Scholastic. Ages 4-8. $16.99. The art, masterfully created by illustrator Jon J Muth, evokes a warm, cozy picture of Santa's...
Chronicle Herald, December 6, 2009
...acquiring the star for the tree (mall madness, anyone?) but was very happy anyway. The Christmas Magic By Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon J. Muth (Scholastic Canada, 48 pages, ages 3-5, $21.99) 'Every year, just when the nights are longest and the...
USA Today, December 3, 2009
...perspective ? something Petr Horacek, a precise writer and lovely painter, knows all about. The Christmas Magic By Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon J. Muth Scholastic, 32 pp., $16.99, for ages 4 to 8 Just when you thought the words magic and Christmas...
RBC Dain Rauscher, November 28, 2009
...is one that I will be adding to my collection of holiday stories and reading year after year. Lauren Thompson is known for her uncanny ability to reach the hearts and minds of the youngest readers. Her books include Wee Little Lamb, How Many Cats, and...
Piedmont Parent, November 25, 2009
...in the other direction and learn what these same animals do at night. “The Christmas Magic,” by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon J. Muth; Scholastic, 2009; $16.99; www.scholastic.com. Thompson takes readers on a journey to the far north,...
Cumminghome.com, November 6, 2009
...the Sharon Forks Library. The 30-minute program features books such as The Apple Pie That Papa Baked, by Lauren Thompson. “Easy As Pie,” a family program with special appeal for ages 4 to 7, will be presented at 3:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m...
Times Online, October 23, 2009
... From trail commission to exit fees, investment managers are eating into your money Lauren Thompson Expensive and hidden fees are decimating peoples savings, wiping at least 40 per cent off the value of pensions and even more from investment funds. Banks...
Appeal-Democrat.com, September 24, 2009
...fun on every page, 'My Favorite Pets' is a gem of a book. ? 'Little Quack Counts' by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson, Little Simon, 2009, 23 pages, $5.99 board book Read aloud: birth ? age 2 Read yourself: age 5 ? 6 The adorable...
Port Huron Times-Herald, September 23, 2009
...and fun on every page, 'My Favorite Pets' is a gem of a book. 'Little Quack Counts' by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson, Little Simon, 2009, 23 pages, $6 board book. Read aloud: Birth to 2 Read yourself: 5, 6 The adorable duckling Little...
Canton Repository, September 20, 2009
...and fun on every page, ?My Favorite Pets? is a gem of a book. ?Little Quack Counts? by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson, Little Simon, 2009, 23 pages, $5.99 board book Read aloud: birth?2. Read yourself: 5?6. The adorable...
Times Argus, September 14, 2009
...and fun on every page, 'My Favorite Pets' is a gem of a book. 'Little Quack Counts' by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Derek Anderson, Little Simon, 2009, 23 pages, $5.99 board book Read aloud: birth ? age 2. Read yourself: age 5 ? 6. The adorable...
Suite101.com, August 29, 2009
...may want to read a picture book on the subject, such as Little Quack's New Friend by Lauren Thompson [Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: 2006.] Make a line of paper dolls, one for each class member, and have children come up a few at a...
Times Online, June 26, 2009
...100 quoted by Diamond also sounds a bit steep given the risk to the insurer. Additional reporting by Lauren Thompson To tell us your problems, visit timesonline.co.uk/troubleshooter or write to Troubleshooter, Times Money, Times House, 1 Pennington...
Monkey See Monkey Do, January 16, 2010
...we are reading Here are some of the boys' favorite picks this week: Mouse's First Snow by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Buket Erdogan. My youngest son is a huge fan of the Mouse series by this author. When it came to learning about Winter this month, I...
Monkey See Monkey Do, January 6, 2010
...My youngest son is a huge fan of the Mouse series by Lauren Thompson. When it came to learning about Winter this month, I knew I had to find a Mouse book that would suffice. Mouse's First Snow by Lauren Thompson, illustrated...
A Sea of Books, December 23, 2009
...reviewing these, they would each receive 5/5 Stars. Thank you to Scholastic and Shauna! THE CHRISTMAS MAGIC by Lauren Thompson illustrated by Jon J. Muth Pub. Date: September 2009 Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. Format: Hardcover, 40pp Sales Rank: 945 Age...
A Patchwork of Books, December 18, 2009
...s heart desires most." I've heard a lot of chatter about The Christmas Magic , written by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Jon J. Muth. All good chatter, so when I checked it out for myself, I definitely wasn't disappointed. There is an air of the...
LadyD Books, December 17, 2009
...Marcken...Hoffman's story is amazingly detailed, especially his descriptions of Toyland." 2. The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon J. Muth "Bestselling author Lauren Thompson poetically describes Santa's preparations and the magic of...
ParentDish, December 17, 2009
...replete with jolly rhymes and appealing illustrations, this time with a holiday plot twist. The Christmas Magic , by Lauren Thompson, with pictures by Jon J. Muth. A brand-new book that feels like a classic, in which a solitary Santa in bunny slippers,...
Traveling Bug, December 14, 2009
...Finding Noel by Richard Paul Evans c. Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs d. The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson e. The 39 clue series...
Winning Readings, December 13, 2009
...Title: The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson; The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman Blog: Mommy's Quiet Time Link to Giveaway: Two Christmas Scholastic Books Review & Giveaway Genre: Children's...
Mommies With Cents, November 25, 2009
...Scholastic sent me two complimentary copies of holiday books for my review. The first, The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson, was perfect for this year's special book. Since my son is only two, it's the first year that he is starting to grasp the...
Moms Buzz Tips for Busy Moms, November 19, 2009
...and highly recommend.  They are perfect for bedtime or anytime stories for Christmas: The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson: $16.99 "Far, far North, when thenights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare forhis big night...
no time mommy, November 14, 2009
...Product Description: Far, far North, when the nights are longest and the stars shine brightest, Santa begins to prepare for his big night of giving. He gathers his reindeer, feeds them parsnips and berries, and polishes his bells and his sled. Then...
Through the Looking Glass Book Review, November 13, 2009
...and Gail de Marcken’s rich and detailed illustrations beautifully compliment the magic filled story. The Christmas Magic Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Jon J. Muth Picture Book Ages 4 to 7 Scholastic, 2009, 0439774977 Far to the north of here,...
Brimful Curiosities, November 9, 2009
...whiskers. Then he knows that the Christmas magic will soon be here." - The Christmas Magic by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jon J. Muth Christmas is a magical time a year, with dancing, falling snow, smiling faces, sparkling lights and brisk...
The Denton Public Library, August 29, 2009
...store as they fill their shopping cart with food they love.       Little Quack Counts by Lauren Thompson While exploring their neighborhood one afternoon, Little Quack and his sister, Piddle, count all the wonderful things they see, such as...
1800blogger, June 14, 2009
...Guest Review: Sarah Sammis of Pussreboots reviews Mouse’s First Fall by Lauren Thompson By msadmin | June 14, 2009 Rating 3.00 out of 5 [ ? ] Submitted by The Thin Red Line Today I am pleased and proud to swap...
Book Dads, May 27, 2009
...The Apple Pie That Papa Baked Written by Lauren Thompson This twist on “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly…” features a Papa who bakes an apple pie for his daughter, and all the things that went...