We like to learn about our favorite authors!
Here are websites that teach us about the people who write books that entertain and educate us.
(Commentary by Mr. Penne)
Nic Bishop
Mr. Bishop's website is heavy on text and light on Flash. However, his career as a nature photographer is as mesmerizing as his award-winning photography.
Mr. Bishop's website is heavy on text and light on Flash. However, his career as a nature photographer is as mesmerizing as his award-winning photography.
Bad Kitty -- Nick Bruel
If you're new to this series, you can get a sense of the appeal of these books by watching the trailer. These books are a smart choice for younger readers that are drawn to the Wimpy Kid books.
If you're new to this series, you can get a sense of the appeal of these books by watching the trailer. These books are a smart choice for younger readers that are drawn to the Wimpy Kid books.
Eric Carle
A master of bright, engaging books for young readers & pre-readers, Mr. Carle also has a very impressive website. Mr. Penne would love to one day visit the Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA. So far, he has had to settle for the
Virtual Tour.
A master of bright, engaging books for young readers & pre-readers, Mr. Carle also has a very impressive website. Mr. Penne would love to one day visit the Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA. So far, he has had to settle for the
Virtual Tour.
Andrew Clements
The website for Mr. Clements leaves out the bells and whistles, but it is definitely very informative about him and all of his books.
The website for Mr. Clements leaves out the bells and whistles, but it is definitely very informative about him and all of his books.
Dan Gutman
Mr. Penne thinks the best part of Mr. Gutman's site is the page all "About Dan," particularly the links at the bottom of that page. Don't miss Gutman's Tips for Young Authors.
Mr. Penne thinks the best part of Mr. Gutman's site is the page all "About Dan," particularly the links at the bottom of that page. Don't miss Gutman's Tips for Young Authors.
Pinkalicious -- Victoria & Elizabeth Kann
If you're still not sure what all the fuss is about with these stories, you can listen to the story here. When it's done, you'll probably want to Pinkafy yourself.
If you're still not sure what all the fuss is about with these stories, you can listen to the story here. When it's done, you'll probably want to Pinkafy yourself.
Magic Tree House -- Mary Pope Osborne
The MTH series is a unique mix of fantasy fiction, historical fiction, with a dash of well-researched non-fiction. If you think you've learned a lot about history from reading the MTH books, try the Fact Tracker Showdown game.
The MTH series is a unique mix of fantasy fiction, historical fiction, with a dash of well-researched non-fiction. If you think you've learned a lot about history from reading the MTH books, try the Fact Tracker Showdown game.
Seussville -- Dr. Seuss's website
Of course, Dr. Seuss would have one of the most engaging author websites, with numerous games, activities, and videos. Parents, don't miss Seussville's Tips for Reading With Your Children.
Of course, Dr. Seuss would have one of the most engaging author websites, with numerous games, activities, and videos. Parents, don't miss Seussville's Tips for Reading With Your Children.
Shel Silverstein
Who was the better wordsmith, Seuss or Silverstein? Luckily, we don't really have to choose. The games on Silverstein's site are a wonderful opportunity to practice your poetry skills.
Who was the better wordsmith, Seuss or Silverstein? Luckily, we don't really have to choose. The games on Silverstein's site are a wonderful opportunity to practice your poetry skills.
Seymour Simon
Sometimes, non-fiction writers don't get all the credit they should for their hard work and informative books. Simon has had a long career writing about a variety of science topics for young people. His website is a 2011 Webby Award Honoree.
Sometimes, non-fiction writers don't get all the credit they should for their hard work and informative books. Simon has had a long career writing about a variety of science topics for young people. His website is a 2011 Webby Award Honoree.
The Rodent's Gazette -- Geronimo Stilton
The content of the Gazette changes often, so there is always plenty to do. Mr. Penne wonders when Geronimo finds time to sleep between overseeing the Gazette and going on adventures around the world.
The content of the Gazette changes often, so there is always plenty to do. Mr. Penne wonders when Geronimo finds time to sleep between overseeing the Gazette and going on adventures around the world.
Mo Willems
Mr. Penne thinks Mo Willems is a national treasure. In Mr. Penne's opinion, Willems has revitalized early reader books in a way not seen since Dr. Seuss first introduced the Cat in the Hat. Regardless of how you feel about Mo Willems, Mr. Penne hopes that you enjoy the Elephant & Piggie Dance Game from Mo's website.
Mr. Penne thinks Mo Willems is a national treasure. In Mr. Penne's opinion, Willems has revitalized early reader books in a way not seen since Dr. Seuss first introduced the Cat in the Hat. Regardless of how you feel about Mo Willems, Mr. Penne hopes that you enjoy the Elephant & Piggie Dance Game from Mo's website.