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Stephen Krensky

Stephen Krensky

Stephen Krensky

Stephen Krensky is the author of more than a hundred books for children, including How Santa Got His Job (an ALA Notable Book) and Big Bad Wolves at School. He and his wife, Joan, live in Lexington, Massachusetts. You can visit him on the Internet at www.stephenkrensky.com.

Chaucer's First Winter is now available in Paper Over Board
Aug 31, 2010
Chaucer's First Winter will be released on August 31, 2010 in Paper Over Board
Aug 31, 2010
Bunny Money will be released on January 25, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Aug 28, 2010
Graphic Excerpt:
Bunny Money
Jun 25, 2010
Milo the Really Big Bunny will be released on May 25, 2010 in Trade Paperback
May 25, 2010
Milo the Really Big Bunny is now available in Trade Paperback
May 25, 2010
News:
How Santa Got His Job has won an award
Feb 19, 2010
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Taking Flight
Jan 30, 2010
News:
Bubble Trouble has won an award
Oct 10, 2009
Graphic Excerpt:
Chaucer's First Winter
Oct 08, 2009
Chaucer's First Winter will be released on October 06, 2009 in Hardcover
Oct 06, 2009
Chaucer's First Winter is now available in Hardcover
Oct 06, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Aug 25, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
What Do You See? will be released on June 02, 2009 in Novelty
Jun 02, 2009
What Do You See? is now available in Novelty
Jun 02, 2009
Trucks is now available in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
Trucks will be released on May 19, 2009 in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
Trucks is now available in Trade Paperback
May 19, 2009
What Do You See? is now available in Novelty
May 05, 2009
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Pearl Harbor
Feb 12, 2009
What Do You See? will be released on May 05, 2009 in Novelty
Dec 19, 2008
Trucks will be released on May 19, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Jungle Gym will be released on September 16, 2008 in Paper Over Board
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym is now available in Paper Over Board
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym will be released on September 16, 2008 in
Sep 16, 2008
Jungle Gym is now available in
Sep 16, 2008
Snack Attack will be released on April 22, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack will be released on April 22, 2008 in
Apr 22, 2008
Snack Attack is now available in
Apr 22, 2008
Big Bad Wolves at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in Hardcover
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School is now available in Hardcover
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School will be released on June 26, 2007 in
Jun 26, 2007
Big Bad Wolves at School is now available in
Jun 26, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns will be released on January 09, 2007 in Hardcover
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns is now available in Hardcover
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns will be released on January 09, 2007 in
Jan 09, 2007
Too Many Leprechauns is now available in
Jan 09, 2007
George Washington's First Victory will be released on January 06, 2005 in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory will be released on January 06, 2005 in
Jan 06, 2005
George Washington's First Victory is now available in
Jan 06, 2005
Davy Crockett will be released on October 26, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett will be released on October 26, 2004 in
Oct 26, 2004
Davy Crockett is now available in
Oct 26, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job will be released on October 05, 2004 in Trade Paperback
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job will be released on October 05, 2004 in
Oct 05, 2004
How Santa Lost His Job is now available in
Oct 05, 2004
Nellie Bly will be released on July 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly will be released on July 01, 2003 in
Jul 01, 2003
Nellie Bly is now available in
Jul 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever will be released on June 01, 2003 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever will be released on June 01, 2003 in
Jun 01, 2003
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever is now available in
Jun 01, 2003
How Santa Got His Job will be released on October 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job will be released on October 01, 2002 in
Oct 01, 2002
How Santa Got His Job is now available in
Oct 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed will be released on September 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed will be released on September 01, 2002 in
Sep 01, 2002
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed is now available in
Sep 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite will be released on June 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite will be released on June 01, 2002 in
Jun 01, 2002
Ben Franklin and His First Kite is now available in
Jun 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig will be released on January 01, 2002 in Trade Paperback
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig will be released on January 01, 2002 in
Jan 01, 2002
Abe Lincoln and the Muddy Pig is now available in
Jan 01, 2002
Pearl Harbor will be released on May 01, 2001 in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor is now available in Trade Paperback
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor is now available in
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor will be released on May 01, 2001 in
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor will be released on May 01, 2001 in
May 01, 2001
Pearl Harbor is now available in
May 01, 2001
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever is now available in
May 01, 2000
The Youngest Fairy Godmother Ever will be released on May 01, 2000 in
May 01, 2000
My Teacher's Secret Life will be released on September 01, 1999 in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life will be released on September 01, 1999 in
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life is now available in
Sep 01, 1999
My Teacher's Secret Life will be released on August 01, 1996 in
Aug 01, 1996
My Teacher's Secret Life is now available in
Aug 01, 1996
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Pearl Harbor
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from Davy Crockett
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Big Bad Wolves at School has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

Authors on the Web

Star Press, May 31, 2010
...Tony DiTerlizzi Can You See What I See? Treasure Ship, by Walter Wick Mother's Day Surprise, by Stephen Krensky Dogs, by Emily Gravett My Garden, by Kevin Henkes Listen with Kai-lan, by Sheila Sweeny Higginson Happy Chinese New Year Kai-lan!, by Lauryn...
Marblehead Reporter, March 16, 2010
...great Hall of Flags and a special tour of the State House. Judges in the contest included author-illustrator Stephen Krensky, author-illustrator Mary Newell DePalma, author-illustrator Ralph Masiello, author-illustrator David Biedrzycki, author Tui...
NWI Times, March 14, 2010
...stores or at rockinoutgreen.com. BOOKs Lerner Publishing, $16.95, Ages 4 to 8 'Noah's Bark,' by Stephen Krensky Noah is trying to build his much-needed ark, just as the rain drops start to fall. However, as this 32-page hardcover non-religious storybook...
Business Wire via Yahoo!, February 5, 2010
...less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah’s barking in annoyance––and then it starts to rain! Author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Rogé take their readers for a noisy ride with a whimsical take on this beloved tale in Noah’s Bark, published by...
FinanzNachrichten.de, February 5, 2010
...less make a giant boat. Pretty soon Noah's barking in annoyance--and then it starts to rain! Author Stephen Krensky and illustrator Rogé take their readers for a noisy ride with a whimsical take on this beloved tale in Noah's Bark, published by...
Suite101.com, December 20, 2009
...are helpful for second language learners who are still struggling to understand. How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky [Simon & Schuster Childrens Publishing, 2002] is a wonderful story about all the different jobs Santa tries before finding his true...
Jewish Akron, December 16, 2009
...a charming tale connecting the holiday with family memories. FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL READERS 'Hanukkah at Valley Forge' By Stephen Krensky Dutton, 2006 On a cold December night, Gen. George Washington watches his ragged, discouraged troops huddle in the cold...
Syracuse Online, November 30, 2009
...grandmother, by the eighth night, spunky Penina regains her love of the holiday. “Hanukkah at Valley Forge,” by Stephen Krensky. Don’t overlook illustrated books for older children. With beautiful watercolor illustrations by Greg Harlin, this...
International Falls Daily Journal, November 12, 2009
...of a scarecrow learning what he is and what only he can do. Chaucer’s First Winter by Stephen Krensky is a sweet story about a bear who just can’t imagine going to sleep. He knows he will miss all the fun. You don’t have to stop...
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, September 15, 2009
...32-page reader with limited vocabulary is even more challenging. Here are a few recent examples of the best. Stephen Krensky's 'Snack Attack,' a Level One book in the Ready-to-Read series published by Aladdin, tells an action-packed story in just a few...
Just Playin' Around, August 27, 2010
...didn't do a lot of reading, but he did read half of Lionel in the Fall by Stephen Krensky. I'm excited that we finally found a series of books he's interested in and is able to read! 1st Grade ~ Learning with Games At home, we...
Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, a Reading Tub Blog, June 2, 2010
...⋅ BookFinder ⋅ IndieBound ⋅ Amazon our book talk __________ Ben Franklin And His First Kite Written By Stephen Krensky ; Illustrated By Bert Dodson. Aladdin, 2002 WorldCat ⋅ GoodReads ⋅ LibraryThing ⋅ Shelfari ⋅ Google Books ⋅...
A Year of Reading, November 19, 2009
...the cover was what drew me to the book. The other book is CHAUCER'S FIRST WINTER by Stephen Krensky is a fun book about a little bear who wants to know what winter is all about. But, bears sleep through the winters. Chaucer decides to go out while...
Teacher Lingo, November 10, 2009
...Chaucer’s First Winter by Stephen Krensky • illustrated by Henry Cole Just out! • Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers • Picture book • Ages 2 – 6 Chaucer knows that bears are supposed...
food « WordPress.com Tag Feed, September 28, 2009
...you pack a lunch for someone else, don’t forget to include some fun. A “lunchtime limerick” from Stephen Krensky’s There Was Once a Very Odd School , or a riddle or inspirational quote is easy to write on a napkin and packs more punch than a...