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Elise Primavera
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Elise Primavera

Elise Primavera has illustrated more than twenty books for children, several of which she also wrote, including the New York Times bestselling Auntie Claus and Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas. Other titles included Plantpet, a Parents Magazine... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Dream big!
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My life in 8 words: "It's all about making something out of nothing."
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Louise the Big Cheese and the La-di-da Shoes will be released on February 23, 2010 in Hardcover
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Elise Primavera will be at BORDERS,3140 Lohr Rd,Ann Arbor on 10/14 See details
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Elise Primavera will be at MAGIC TREE BOOKSTORE,141 N. Oak Park Ave.,Oak Park on 10/08 See details
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Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays will be released on October 06, 2009 in Hardcover
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Auntie Claus, Home for the Holidays is now available in Hardcover
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Elise Primavera will be at ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP,5112 Main Street,Downers Grove on 10/06 See details
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Louise the Big Cheese is now available in Hardcover
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Louise the Big Cheese will be released on September 08, 2009 in Hardcover
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Louise the Big Cheese is now available in Hardcover
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Elise Primavera Revealed

Elise Primavera Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Dream big! Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. In Hollywood having lunch with Steven Spielberg -- he's buying. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. Royalties Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. Confucius: Hi! Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. walking my dog, running Learn more about Elise Primavera

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Rhinelander Daily News, January 15, 2010
...A Pocket Can Have A Treasure In It by Kathy Stinson, Auntie Claus: Home For The Holidays by Elise Primavera, Christmas Makes Me Think by Tony Medina, I Love You, My Bunnies by Laura Driscoll, Minerva Louise On Christmas Eve by Janet Morgan Stoeke, Missy...
Winston-Salem Journal, December 13, 2009
...the sleigh takes off to deliver presents to boys and girls. AUNTIE CLAUS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. By Elise Primavera. Simon & Schuster. Ages 4-8. $17.99. Sophie Kringle lands the sweet role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in her school's performance of the...
Bureau County Republican, October 29, 2009
...Library District has added the following books to its collection: Children: “Auntie Claus Home for the Holidays” by Elise Primavera, “When You Meet a Bear on Broadway” by Amy Hest, “Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library” by Vicki Myron,...
Saffron Tree, February 12, 2010
...Author and Illustrator : Elise Primavera Publisher : Putnam Juvenile Ages : 4-8 This has to be the most popular book in our household in the last couple of weeks or so. Even after we have long...
Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts, February 1, 2010
...Well by Jason Lethcoe (#1 and #2, also good) The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls by Elise Primavera and The View From Saturday by E. L. Konigsburg (I had to force the issue with this one seeing as someone thought she couldn’t get it finished in...
Serendipity, December 20, 2009
...Night A Christmas Carol is Born by Maureen Brett Hooper Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas by Elise Primavera The World of Quest by Jason Kruse - Andre Magic Trixie and the Dragon by Jill Thompson - Adrienne The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by...
Collecting Children's Books, November 5, 2009
.../ ZAK'S LUNCH by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Howard Fine; RAISING DRAGONS by Jerdine Nolen, illustrated by Elise Primavera 1999 / A DOG LIKE JACK by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan 2000 / THE RAFT by Jim LaMarche 2001 / THE THREE PIGS by David Wiesner 2002 /...
dulemba.com, October 12, 2009
... Afterwards I got to sign some books then return to the same room to hear Elise Primavera !! Her work inspired me when I was first diving into this crazy business and it was so nice to meet her and say 'thanks'!  ...
Sean Ashby : Author & Illustrator, August 24, 2009
...to go back and read the first one and more. Fred & Anthony Escape from the Netherworld By Elise Primavera Synopsis : "When Fred and Anthony are faced with their unfinished history project, they come up with a great idea: pay someone else to do it....