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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson
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Karma Wilson

Karma Wilson’s previous picture books include the international bestseller Bear Snores On, Bear Wants More, Bear Stays Up for Christmas, and Mortimer’s Christmas Manger, all illustrated by Jane Chapman, One Day in the Middle of the Bog,... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning
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My life in 8 words: "Family, country, reading, writing, seeking, finding, laughing, learning"
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Bear Says Thanks will be released on September 04, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
May 16, 2012
Bear Feels Sick will be released on May 01, 2012 in Board Book
May 01, 2012
Bear Feels Sick is now available in Board Book
May 01, 2012
What's in the Egg, Little Pip? will be released on January 24, 2012 in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
What's in the Egg, Little Pip? is now available in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
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Bear Says Thanks
Jan 04, 2012
Sleepyhead will be released on January 03, 2012 in Board Book
Jan 03, 2012
Sleepyhead is now available in Board Book
Jan 03, 2012
Bear Stays Up for Christmas will be released on October 04, 2011 in Board Book, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Bear Stays Up for Christmas is now available in Board Book, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Bear's Loose Tooth will be released on August 30, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Bear's Loose Tooth is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 30, 2011
Bear Feels Scared will be released on August 23, 2011 in Board Book
Aug 23, 2011
Bear Feels Scared is now available in Board Book
Aug 23, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Aug 11, 2011
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Sleepyhead
Jul 29, 2011

Karma Wilson Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." --C.S. Lewis Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Home. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Taking photographs. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. Myself. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Sandwiches Learn more about Karma Wilson

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Top 100 Picture Books #83: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman
School Library Journal, May 18, 2012
...#84: Not... | Main | Top 100 Picture Books #82: A V... » #83 Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman (2002) 24 points A perfect blend of story, catchy poetry, and cute pictures. – Libby Gorman Sometimes I wonder if Karma Wilson...
Next chapter: Bright Red Bookshelf
Cloverdale Reporter News, April 4, 2012
...continue to produce entertaining books to share. Ian Falconer’s Olivia stories, Marie-Louise Gay’s Stella stories and Karma Wilson’s Bear stories are wonderful stories to read out loud. For beginning readers, Frog and Toad, Amelia Bedelia,...
Sharing books with residents ‘fun' and ‘enjoyable' for young readers
Ellwood City Ledger, March 2, 2012
...went with books that focused on one of his favorite things -- bears -- reading four books by Karma Wilson titled "Bear Wants More," "Bear Stays Up," "Bear Feels Sick" and "Bear Snores On." Why? "I like bears," Christian said. Pupils participating...
2009-10-12 - 07:23 AM / ET: Cheerios(R) Serves Up Six Million Children's Books Inside Boxes this Fall; Que Bueno! All Five Books Are Specially Printed in English and Spanish
Hispanic PR Wire, February 3, 2012
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Column: Share some good winter reads with your kids
Gaston Gazette, January 9, 2012
...Library: “The Three Snowbears” by Jan Brett “Cold Paws, Warm Heart” by Madeleine Floyd “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson “Let’s Look at Winter” by Sarah Schuette “Frozen Noses” by Jan Carr “Stranger in the Woods” by Carl R. Sams...
Wimpy, Hungry Holiday Titles Keep Cash Registers Ringing
PublishersWeekly.com, January 5, 2012
...in general like A Christmas Tree for Pyn (Philomel) by Olivier Dunrea and Mortimers Christmas Manager (S&S/McElderry) by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. We always do big business with Trashy Town (Scholastic) by Andrew Griffing Zimmerman. We should order...
Three 'awesome' options for your child's bookshelf
Pocono Record, December 30, 2011
...of entertainment, introspective thought, and encourage a broader way of looking at life. "Bear's Loose Tooth" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, McElderry Books, 2011, 36 pages, $16.99 hardcover. Read aloud: age 3 and older. Read yourself: age...
Kendal A. Rautzhan: Read great books to kids, not lousy ones
Canton Repository, May 6, 2012
...Holland Children?s Librarian: Tina McCallum Choices this week: ?Goodnight, Moon? by Margaret Wise Brown; ?Bear Wants More? by Karma Wilson; ?The Very Hungry Caterpillar? by Eric Carle BOOKS TO BUY The following books are available at favorite bookstores....
Next chapter: Bright Red Bookshelf
Cloverdale Reporter News, April 4, 2012
...continue to produce entertaining books to share. Ian Falconer’s Olivia stories, Marie-Louise Gay’s Stella stories and Karma Wilson’s Bear stories are wonderful stories to read out loud. For beginning readers, Frog and Toad, Amelia Bedelia,...
I Survived Johnny Flynn Last Night….and It Was Awesome!
Zimbio, April 4, 2012
...and Johnny was so appreciative and thankful. River sent Karen Katz’s Counting Kisses and Owen picked out Karma Wilson's The Bear Snores On. Both books we read each night. I let the kids sign the books for Gabriel which I think they really loved. We...
Sharing books with residents ‘fun' and ‘enjoyable' for young readers
Ellwood City Ledger, March 2, 2012
...went with books that focused on one of his favorite things -- bears -- reading four books by Karma Wilson titled "Bear Wants More," "Bear Stays Up," "Bear Feels Sick" and "Bear Snores On." Why? "I like bears," Christian said. Pupils participating...
Bronco Country Events Calendar - Feb. 8
Cleveland Advocate, February 8, 2012
...15 at 10 a.m. for 3- to 5-year-olds. The story will be “Bear’s Loose Tooth” by Karma Wilson and will be followed by fun and activities. Jones Library is located at 801 S. Cleveland St., Suite A. Call 936-258-7060 for further information. DROUGHT...
2009-10-12 - 07:23 AM / ET: Cheerios(R) Serves Up Six Million Children's Books Inside Boxes this Fall; Que Bueno! All Five Books Are Specially Printed in English and Spanish
Hispanic PR Wire, February 3, 2012
...Tea for Ruby, by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Sleepyhead, by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal. Ballyhoo Bay, by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson. What's Under the Bed?, written and...
Fun Time at Jones Library Dayton
Cleveland Advocate, February 2, 2012
...a.m. for 3 to 5 year olds. Come and enjoy the story “Bear’s Loose Tooth” by Karma Wilson. The story will be followed by fun and activities. Jones Library is located at 801 S. Cleveland - Suite A in Dayton. For more information, call 936-258-7060...