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Alan Katz is the author of many seriously silly books for children, including the bestselling Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, illustrated by David Catrow. He lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with his journalist wife,... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Keep reading, keep laughing.
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My life in 8 words: "Wonderful family, grateful doing what I enjoy most."
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Alan Katz Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Keep reading, keep laughing. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Not one living person; five. My wife Rose and our four kids. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Writing is pretty much all I do. Q. What do you regret most? A. I regret not brushing my teeth better as a kid. I now know if you just wet the toothbrush at bedtime, it doesn't actually help your teeth. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. The joker Learn more about Alan Katz

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Sys-Con Media, March 4, 2010
...Enterprise for its article “Diamonds Post-Lehman Have No Aura as Buffett Can’t See Recovery” by Bloomberg reporters Alan Katz, Subramaniam Sharma and Peter Robison. The article followed the aftermath of Lehman’s crash and laid bare how the credit...
Burnsville Sun-Current, November 29, 2009
...Youth Services librarian Linnea Fonnest, Ridgedale Library.'Where Did They Hide My Presents? Silly Dilly Christmas Songs,' by Alan Katz. It's Christmastime. While everyone else is singing 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'Winter Wonderland,' ring in your...
St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor, November 26, 2009
...Youth Services librarian Linnea Fonnest, Ridgedale Library. 'Where Did They Hide My Presents? Silly Dilly Christmas Songs,' by Alan Katz. It's Christmastime. While everyone else is singing 'Frosty the Snowman' and 'Winter Wonderland,' ring in your...
Great Kid Books, May 31, 2010
...Please share! Email me, or leave a comment below. To start us off, I'd like to share Alan Katz's silly dilly song books. Katz has a knack for turning songs like "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" to silly versions that will have you and your kids...
Dad of Divas, May 31, 2010
...illustrator of numerous books for children, including Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Songs by Alan Katz. He lives in Springfield, Ohio, with his wife, and their three dogs, Bubbs, Beetle, and Blue. Max Spaniel is based upon Bubbs! FIREHOUSE!...
Writing and Illustrating, December 6, 2009
...strong voice.  She also works on the editorial team for Margaret K. McElderry Books authors Ellen Hopkins, Alan Katz, and Karma Wilson.  Before coming to Simon & Schuster she was an assistant at the Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency.  She is also a...
A Year of Reading, September 4, 2009
...many poetry books about trucks and this is a fun one. I also think kids who love the Alan Katz books will love this one as well. I have been looking for great new books to use for shared reading and I think this one will be perfect for...