About Stephanie Calmenson

Stephanie Calmenson's books have been called "marvelous" (Publishers Weekly), "lyrical" (School Library Journal), "hilarious" (School Library Journal), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist). She writes for babies, toddlers, elementary school kids and for all ages about dogs. Look for DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE, A PBS StoryTime Book, in print over 25 years; the popular "OUR PRINCIPAL" series; OLLIE'S SCHOOL DAY: A Yes-and-No Book; MAY I PET YOUR DOG? The How-to Guide for KIDS Meeting DOGS (and DOGS Meeting KIDS), DOZENS OF DACHSHUNDS A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book. She has also co-authored many anthologies and chapter books with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole. A former teacher, children's book editor, and Editorial Director of the Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Book Club, Stephanie feels privileged to have found work that brings together her love of kids, words and laughter.