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Stephen Krensky

Stephen Krensky

Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him on the Internet at www.stephenkrensky.com.

News:
Bubble Trouble has won an award
Oct 10, 2009
Graphic Excerpt:
Chaucer's First Winter
Oct 08, 2009
Chaucer's First Winter will be released on October 06, 2009 in Hardcover
Oct 06, 2009
Chaucer's First Winter is now available in Hardcover
Oct 06, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Aug 25, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
What Do You See? will be released on June 02, 2009 in Novelty
Jun 02, 2009
What Do You See? is now available in Novelty
Jun 02, 2009
Trucks is now available in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
Trucks will be released on May 19, 2009 in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
Trucks is now available in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
What Do You See? is now available in Novelty
May 05, 2009
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Pearl Harbor
Feb 12, 2009
What Do You See? will be released on May 05, 2009 in Novelty
Dec 19, 2008
Trucks will be released on May 19, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Jungle Gym will be released on September 16, 2008 in Paper Over Board
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym is now available in Paper Over Board
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym will be released on September 16, 2008 in
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym is now available in
Sep 16, 2008
Snack Attack will be released on April 22, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack will be released on April 22, 2008 in
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack is now available in
Apr 22, 2008
Big Bad Wolves at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in Hardcover
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School is now available in Hardcover
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School is now available in
Jun 26, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns will be released on January 09, 2007 in Hardcover
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns is now available in Hardcover
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns will be released on January 09, 2007 in
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns is now available in
Jan 09, 2007
George Washington's First Victory will be released on January 06, 2005 in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory will be released on January 06, 2005 in
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory is now available in
Jan 06, 2005
Davy Crockett will be released on October 26, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett will be released on October 26, 2004 in
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett is now available in
Oct 26, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job will be released on October 05, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job will be released on October 05, 2004 in
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job is now available in
Oct 05, 2004
Bubble Trouble will be released on January 06, 2004 in
Jan 06, 2004
Bubble Trouble is now available in
Jan 06, 2004
Nellie Bly will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly will be released on July 01, 2003 in
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly is now available in
Jul 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever will be released on June 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever will be released on June 01, 2003 in
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever is now available in
Jun 01, 2003
How Santa Got His Job will be released on October 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job will be released on October 01, 2002 in
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job is now available in
Oct 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed will be released on September 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed will be released on September 01, 2002 in
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed is now available in
Sep 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite will be released on June 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite will be released on June 01, 2002 in
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite is now available in
Jun 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig will be released on January 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig will be released on January 01, 2002 in
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig is now available in
Jan 01, 2002
Pearl Harbor will be released on May 01, 2001 in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor is now available in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor will be released on May 01, 2001 in
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor is now available in
May 01, 2001
My Teacher's Secret Life will be released on September 01, 1999 in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life will be released on September 01, 1999 in
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life is now available in
Sep 01, 1999
How Santa Got His Job will be released on October 01, 1998 in
Oct 01, 1998
How Santa Got His Job is now available in
Oct 01, 1998
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Pearl Harbor
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Davy Crockett
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

Authors on the Web

International Falls Daily Journal, November 12, 2009
...of a scarecrow learning what he is and what only he can do. Chaucer’s First Winter by Stephen Krensky is a sweet story about a bear who just can’t imagine going to sleep. He knows he will miss all the fun. You don’t have to stop...
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, September 15, 2009
...32-page reader with limited vocabulary is even more challenging. Here are a few recent examples of the best. Stephen Krensky's 'Snack Attack,' a Level One book in the Ready-to-Read series published by Aladdin, tells an action-packed story in just a few...
Quad-Cities Online, May 3, 2009
...Kids write books in Mary Downing Hahn's 'Daphne's Book' and Marilyn Sachs' 'Dorrie's Book.' In Stephen Krensky's short chapter book 'Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club,' the aardvark and his friends try to reinstate their favorite scary books to...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 26, 2009
...illus. by Richard Walz; and Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat: Do Not Open This Crate! (-82488-X) by Stephen Krensky, illus. by Aristides Ruiz ($3.99 each, 7-9); and T. Rex: Hunter or Scavenger: Jurassic Park Institute ($3.99, -81297-0) by Thomas Holtz Jr.,...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...Wendy Lewison, illus. by Miki Sakamoto, and What Do You See? A Lift-the-Flap Book About Endangered Species by Stephen Krensky, illus. by Amy Schimler ($6.99 each, 2-5). Katy Duck returns in Katy Duck Is a Caterpillar by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by...
The Free Lance-Star, December 23, 2008
...Stephen Krensky's 'Hanukkah at Valley Forge' retells the story of a documented encounter between George Washington and a Jewish soldier during the harrowing winter of 1777. Washington notices a man...
Providence Journal, December 19, 2008
...a charming tale connecting the holiday with family memories. For middle school readers ' Hanukkah at Valley Forge, by Stephen Krensky; Dutton (2006) On a cold December night, General George Washington watches his ragged, discouraged troops huddle in the...
Charleston Jewish Federation, December 19, 2008
...a charming tale connecting the holiday with family memories. FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL READERS 'Hanukkah at Valley Forge' By Stephen Krensky Dutton, 2006 On a cold December night, Gen. George Washington watches his ragged, discouraged troops huddle in the cold...
San Luis Obispo.com, December 17, 2008
...charming tale connecting the holiday with family memories. For middle school readers -'Hanukkah at Valley Forge,' by Stephen Krensky; Dutton (2006) On a cold December night, General George Washington watches his ragged, discouraged troops huddle in the...
The Leaf Chronicle, December 2, 2008
...young readers to try out what they have learned. 'Jungle Gym' 'Jungle Gym' (Little Simon, $9.99) by Stephen Krensky and Marsha Gray Carrington is a touch and feel counting book. Brightly colored pictures will excite young ones as they sense their way...
Saukvalley.com, November 22, 2008
...s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy?' by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt, 'Homes' by Yan Huan, 'Curious George Cleans Up' by Stephen Krensky 'Power Reading Fire Trucks in Action' by Victoria Hickle, 'Diegois Buzzing Bee Adventure' by Alison Inches, and 'Swing' by Rufus...
food « WordPress.com Tag Feed, September 28, 2009
...you pack a lunch for someone else, don’t forget to include some fun. A “lunchtime limerick” from Stephen Krensky’s There Was Once a Very Odd School , or a riddle or inspirational quote is easy to write on a napkin and packs more punch than a...
PARENTING FREEDOM.com, June 8, 2009
...**** Journeys Through Bible Lands **** Tut’s Mummy Lost… And Found ~ Judy Donnelly * Egypt ~ Stephen Krensky * The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times ~ Susan Wise Bauer *** The Story of the World Volume 2: The Middle Ages ~ Susan Wise Bauer...
The PlanetEsme Plan: The Best New Children's Books, April 14, 2009
...Houghton Mifflin) SNOW by Cynthia Rylant (Harcourt) THE SNOW DAY by Komako Sakai (Scholastic) SPARK THE FIREFIGHTER by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Amanda Haley (Dutton) SPLAT THE CAT by Rob Scotton (HarperCollins) THE STORYTELLER’S CANDLE by...
A Year of Reading, April 2, 2009
...There Once Was a Very Odd School and other lunchbox limericks by Stephen Krensky illustrated by Tamara Petrosino Dutton Children's Books, 2004 Sometimes it's fun to play around with a poetry form. Lots of folks do this every week when Tricia...
magaly, January 3, 2009
...Ebay.com. Check them out: Brand New! Do Not Adjust Your Set Do Not Open This Crate! by Stephen Krensky (2003) Lexus : IS IS250 BUY AT WHOLESALE PRICING DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!! Sales Dogs : You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be 100 Things I...
Berkeley Heights Public Library Book Blog, December 17, 2008
...could try a little bibliotherapy by reading them Perfect Pigs, an Introduction to Manners by Marc Brown and Stephen Krensky. Search for 'children and etiquette' in the library catalog and that book and many other gentle approaches to teaching manners...