- Julie Markes
Julie Markes is an American
children's book writer. She has also worked as a photographer for the "Los Angeles Times " and theAssociated Press .Books
"Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!"
Markes' first book, "Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!" (ISBN 006028465X), was published by
HarperCollins in 2001. It features artwork by Maggie Smith and is intended for children ages three to six. In the book, a boy is encouraged to perform his daily tasks by being told to imagine how difficult those tasks would be if he were an animal. When he does not want to get dressed, for example, his caretaker tells him to be thankful he is not anoctopus , which would need to put eight legs into its pants, instead of just two.The book was favorably reviewed by "
Publishers Weekly ", which called it "a bit of inventive pyschology for dealing with an uncooperative child". [Review of "Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!". "Publishers Weekly " 248.6 (2001): 87. ] "School Library Journal " described it as " [a] delightful romp", adding, "The ridiculousness of the animals in the boy's situation will not be lost on [pre-schoolers] and will prompt laughter all around." [Review of "Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!". "School Library Journal " 47.3 (2001): 214.]"I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do..."
Markes' "I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do..." (ISBN 0060099216) was published by
HarperFestival in 2003. It is illustrated by Laura Rader. The book is about ananthropomorphic mouse and her baby brother, who wishes to thank his sister for being patient with him. The rhyming text of the story reveals what he would say to her if he had the ability to speak. "Publishers Weekly" wrote, " [Markes and Rader] subtly underscore the competence, achievements and vital role of the older child. . . . Smart and sympathetic, this tale offers a strong note of encouragement to new older siblings." [Review of "I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do...". "Publishers Weekly " 250.12 (2003): 75]"Where's the Poop?"
In 2004, HarperCollins published Markes' "Where's the Poop?" (ISBN 0060530898), a
toilet training book with illustrations by Susan Kathleen Hartung. In the book, animal parents ask their young offspring if they have "made a poop"; readers are then invited to lift flaps to see illustrations of each animal's leavings. Peter Mandel of "The Providence Journal " described the book as " [e] ven more bizarre than [Walter the Farting Dog|Walter [the Farting Dog] ," [Peter Mandel. "Wind breaking its way onto the bestseller list". "The Providence Journal ".November 4 ,2004 . G01.] but Kim Boatman of the "San Jose Mercury News " called it "a necessity. . . for parents prone to despair over potty training". [Kim Boatman. "Word play, colors entice toddlers more than glitz". "San Jose Mercury News ".July 11 ,2004 . 18E.]Courtney Cox Arquette named it one of her children's favorite books in a "People" magazine feature. ["What we're reading to our kids". "People".August 13 ,2007 . 47.]"Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping"
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Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping " (ISBN 0060537906) is abedtime story that discusses fictional bedtimes for people of different professions (farmer, baker, etc.) It was published by HarperCollins in 2004. The book was selected by "School Library Journal" as a Best Book of 2005. [ [http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6286432.html?industryid=47054&q=Shhhhh%21+Everybody%27s+Sleeping "Best Books of 2005"] . "School Library Journal".December 1 ,2005 . Retrieved onMay 11 ,2008 .] It was also named one of Scholastic's "Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds". [ [http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=11572 Scholastic Parents: Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds] .February 21 ,2007 . Retrieved onMay 11 ,2008 .]Other books
*"Sidewalk 123" (ISBN 0694015008), 2001, HarperCollins
*"Sidewalk ABC" (ISBN 0694014559), 2001, HarperCollins
*"Thanks for Thanksgiving" (ISBN 006051096X), 2004, HarperCollinsNotes
External links
* [http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Kids/AuthorsAndIllustrators/ContributorDetail.aspx?CId=14246 Julie Markes] at harpercollinschildrens.com
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