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Nancy Tafuri

Nancy Tafuri is the much-loved creator of more than thirty books for young children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Have You Seen My Duckling? and I Love You, Little One. She lives with her husband and daughter in Roxbury, Connecticut.

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Attitude is everything.
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My life in 8 words: "I would not trade my life with anyone's!"
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The Busy Little Squirrel will be released on August 31, 2010 in Board Book
Nov 20, 2009
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The Busy Little Squirrel
Nov 20, 2009
Blue Goose will be released on January 26, 2010 in Board Book
Nov 15, 2009
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What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
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Is there a book you love to reread?
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If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
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What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
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What’s your fantasy profession?
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What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
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If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
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Who is your favorite fictional villain?
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Who is your favorite fictional hero?
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If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?
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If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
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What do you regret most?
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Which living person do you most admire?
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With whom in history do you most identify?
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If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
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How would you describe perfect happiness?
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How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
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The Big Storm will be released on August 25, 2009 in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
The Big Storm is now available in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
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The Big Storm
Jun 21, 2009
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Blue Goose has won an award
Mar 10, 2009
Blue Goose will be released on January 08, 2008 in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Blue Goose is now available in Hardcover
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The Busy Little Squirrel will be released on August 28, 2007 in Hardcover
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The Busy Little Squirrel is now available in Hardcover
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The Busy Little Squirrel will be released on August 28, 2007 in
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Five Little Chicks is now available in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2007
Five Little Chicks will be released on January 10, 2006 in Hardcover
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Five Little Chicks is now available in Hardcover
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Five Little Chicks will be released on January 10, 2006 in
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Five Little Chicks is now available in
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The Busy Little Squirrel has won an award
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Nancy Tafuri Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Attitude is everything. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Agatha Trunchabull in "Matilda." Q. What do you regret most? A. Not being fluent in another language. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Singing. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Being a painter. Learn more about Nancy Tafuri

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Books can help kids understand the emotional issues about immigration
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, September 15, 2009
...Nazareth Library director: Lynn Snodgrass-Pilla Children's librarian: Catherine Stewart Choices this week: 'Mama's Little Bears' by Nancy Tafuri, 'The Three Pigs' by David Wiesner, 'The End of the Beginning' by Avi Books to buy The following books are...
Books offer children role models, lessons in compassion
Port Huron Times-Herald, August 13, 2009
...week: 'Please Say Please: Penguin's Guide to Manners' by Margery Cuyler; 'I Love You, Little One' by Nancy Tafuri and 'East' by Edith Pattou. Books to Buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. 'Notes from the Dog' by Gary Paulsen,...
Summer reading at Watertown Librarycan earn cash for kids
Middlefield Town Times, June 18, 2009
...her book, 'I Like Gum.' For more about Ms. Hampton, visit www.tangohampton.com. On July 22, author/illustrator Nancy Tafuri will read 'Have You Seen My Duckling.' For more about Ms. Tafuri, visit www.nancytafuri.com. July 29 will see the Litchfield Co-Op...
Blurring the lines between love and work
Bellefontaine Examiner, May 2, 2009
...Book by Ernest Nister The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter Authors Joan Walsh Anglund Marguerite Henry Nancy Tafuri Tasha Tudor Laura Ingalls Wilder Her bittersweet retirement 31 years later, effective this past Thursday, has brought an end to her...
Reading with children builds strong connections
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, November 25, 2008
...s librarian: Catherine Stewart Choices this week: 'Time for Bed' by Mem Fox, 'Mama's Little Bear' by Nancy Tafuri, 'The Three Pigs' by David Wiesner Books to buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. 'Born to Read' by Judy Sierra,...
Friday Finds: June 12th
mommablogsalot, June 12, 2009
...also features original illustrations by award-winning artists, including Ashley Bryan, Lois Ehlert, Steven Kellogg, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarino, Nancy Tafuri, and Derek Anderson. Dear Jane Austen: A Heroine’s Guide to Life and Love by Patrice Hannon...
Picture Book Friday: Whose Chick Are You?
Tiny Little Reading Room, March 6, 2009
...Whose Chick Are You? by Nancy Tafuri I love Nancy Tafuri's picture books - they're always simple and sweet and her illustrations are fabulous. I have a soft spot for swans (identifying as I...