Karla Kuskin

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About The Author

Cats have permitted Karla Kuskin to observe their antics for a very long time. She's found that they especially like to nap on her papers when she is trying to write about them! She has written dozens of poetry collections and picture books, including Roar and More; The Philharmonic Gets Dressed; The Animals and the Ark; and Moon, Have You Met My Mother? She has won numerous awards for her witty way with words, including the prestigious NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children and the Children's Book Council's Lifetime Achievement Award. She lives with her husband and Velma the cat on Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Books by Karla Kuskin

So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?
By Karla Kuskin
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
So, what's it like to be a cat? I'm very glad you asked me that. Are cats afraid of the dark? Where do they prefer to sleep? What time do cats eat their breakfast? And what do they really think of dogs (and people!)? The award-winning team of Karla Kuskin and Betsy Lewin explore the secret inne...
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I Am Me
By Karla Kuskin
Illustrated by Dyanna Wolcott
This little girl has her mother's eyes, her father's hair, and her Aunt Jen's funny little toe. Or does she? In fact, she is also totally, thoroughly, wonderfully herself.
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