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Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett

Jonathan Emmett is an award-winning author with a host of bestselling picture books to his name, These include Bringing Down the Moon; Once Upon A Time, Upon a Nest; and Dinosaurs After Dark. Jonathan is also a talented paper engineer and creates... Read full bio

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A. Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut.
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My life in 8 words: "Professional storyteller and fantasist, amateur neurosurgeon and astronaut."
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. He who hesitates is ... just hang on a moment ... Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. A tendency to make things up. Q. What’s your fantasy profession? A. Rock Star Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Objectivity, Enthusiasm, Honesty Q. What are your most overused words or phrases? A. "Basically" Learn more about Jonathan Emmett

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Lehigh Valley Express-Times, February 19, 2013
...Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. ?Ruby in Her Own Time? by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Rebecca Harry, Scholastic, 28 pages. Read aloud: age 3 and older. Read yourself: age 7 and older. Ruby is the littlest...
TheDay.com, February 17, 2013
..."Ruby in Her Own Time" by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Rebecca Harry, Scholastic, 28 pages Read aloud: age 3 and older Read yourself: age 7 and older Ruby is the littlest of five ducklings. She was the...
Guardian.co.uk, February 8, 2013
...177 Ann Bryant 200,000 C 178 Cecelia Ahern 200,000 A 179 Herge 200,000 C 180 Jonathan Emmett 200,000 C 181 Lisa Gardner 200,000 A 182 Anita Shreve 200,000 A 183 Anne Cassidy 200,000 C 184 Emily Gravett 100,000 C 185 Stella...
HeraldNet, December 31, 2012
...on the couch or in front of a fire to read a few chapters. "The Santa Trap" by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Poly Bernatene, for ages 5 and older: We're really hoping that none of you reading this is as bad a kid as Bradley Bartleby. Because even...
Washington Post, December 20, 2012
...to read a few chapters before settling in for a long winters nap. The Santa Trap, written by Jonathan Emmett and illustrated by Poly Bernatene. $15.95. Age 5 and older. Were really hoping that none of you reading this is as bad a kid as Bradley Bartleby....
Alpena News, December 16, 2012
...holiday gift giving. Among her favorite storybooks this season for the younger set is "The Santa Trap" by Jonathan Emmett. "It's been out overseas for a while and is just beautifully illustrated," Edwards said. "It's about a devious little boy who...
Kirkus Reviews, December 14, 2012
...Bradley Bartleby will have none of that. Well, except for the gluttony. Bradley is the dastardly star of Jonathan Emmett’s The Santa Trap, originally published in Great Britain in 2009 but released this year here in the U.S. by Peachtree. It’s...
Salisbury Journal, January 16, 2013
...careful what you wish for (suitable for four to eight year olds). Based on the popular book by Jonathan Emmett, Bringing Down the Moon follows Mole, who sees the moon for the very first time. This is described as a “heart-warming tale of...
Get Hampshire, January 15, 2013
...the Junior News and Mail. This week's book reviews are for Callum's Incredible Construction Kit by Jonathan Emmett and illustrated by Ben Mantle, and The Peppers and the International Magic Guys by Sian Pattenden. There are 15 Junior News & Mail...
HeraldNet, December 31, 2012
...on the couch or in front of a fire to read a few chapters. "The Santa Trap" by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Poly Bernatene, for ages 5 and older: We're really hoping that none of you reading this is as bad a kid as Bradley Bartleby. Because even...
Washington Post, December 20, 2012
...to read a few chapters before settling in for a long winters nap. The Santa Trap, written by Jonathan Emmett and illustrated by Poly Bernatene. $15.95. Age 5 and older. Were really hoping that none of you reading this is as bad a kid as Bradley Bartleby....
Alpena News, December 17, 2012
...holiday gift giving. Among her favorite storybooks this season for the younger set is "The Santa Trap" by Jonathan Emmett. "It's been out overseas for a while and is just beautifully illustrated," Edwards said. "It's about a devious little boy who...
Alpena News, December 16, 2012
...holiday gift giving. Among her favorite storybooks this season for the younger set is "The Santa Trap" by Jonathan Emmett. "It's been out overseas for a while and is just beautifully illustrated," Edwards said. "It's about a devious little boy who...
Kirkus Reviews, December 14, 2012
...Bradley Bartleby will have none of that. Well, except for the gluttony. Bradley is the dastardly star of Jonathan Emmett’s The Santa Trap, originally published in Great Britain in 2009 but released this year here in the U.S. by Peachtree. It’s...