By Sally Delacruz
The famous actress Jamie Lee Curtis, star of True Lies, among many other famous movies, is also an accomplished author. She has penned countless books for the kids, including, My Mommy Hung The Moon and Is There Really A Human Race. But, the list of celebrity childrens book authors is more extensive than one would expect.
Stepping out of her role in the horror genre is Julianne Moore with Freckleface Strawberry. Kristi Yamaguchi skates off the ice and into new territory with Dream Big, Little Pig. Parents and kids alike will greatly enjoy Steve Martins rhyming tome, Late For School.
Katie Couric, news announcer and television host, wrote about soccer games and named the characters after her daughters. Julie Andrews seems to be the appropriate actress to write about fairy princesses. When Jim Carreys story of How Roland Rolls came out, it immediately had children and parents alike rolling on the floor in laughter.
Stepping out of her role in the horror genre is Julianne Moore with Freckleface Strawberry. Kristi Yamaguchi skates off the ice and into new territory with Dream Big, Little Pig. Parents and kids alike will greatly enjoy Steve Martins rhyming tome, Late For School.
Katie Couric, news announcer and television host, wrote about soccer games and named the characters after her daughters. Julie Andrews seems to be the appropriate actress to write about fairy princesses. When Jim Carreys story of How Roland Rolls came out, it immediately had children and parents alike rolling on the floor in laughter.
There are countless Christmas books, but, how about a dynamite one for Halloween. Jerry Seinfeld writes about candy and pumpkins in the book named for that holiday, Halloween. Singers Jewel, Gloria Estefan and Sting continue the trend of celebrities as authors.
Jay Leno has turned into a dynamic writer of childrens books. Adults all know he is funny and now kids do too. Joy Behar, the hilarious stand-up comic and host of The View joined the list with Sheetzucacapoopoo My Kind Of Dog. It is a lesson in pronunciation for the kids along with being fun.
There is always comedy in the perils that parents go through. The celebrities are no different. Most of them find sources of material for their best-selling books by watching and listening to their own children. Pets are another good source.
Kids love stories that rhyme. Dr. Seuss still heads the list of famous silly poem writers. Now Steve Martin joins the fray. Kids ask for his book to be read over and over. They never tire of it.
Each author, however, would be bereft if words were the only content that appealed to the kids. Illustrators fill the pages with beauty, hilarity and solemn accompaniment to their thought-provoking words. Kids love them.
Comedians seem to populate the list of those celebrities who write for children. There is Whoopi Goldberg, also hosting on The View and Jeff Foxworthy. The big question is not, how can they be so multi-talented, but, when do they have the time to write.
Everyone loves comedian Dr. Bill Cosby. He seems a natural to write books for children with his doctorate in education. When Jimmy Carter was President of our country, his daughter Amy grew up in the White House. She too, has written a book for kids.
Read All About It came from the imagination of Jenna Bush who also was a resident of that dwelling when her father George Bush held that office. Plus we have The Duchess of York, bringing a title from across the pond called Tea For Ruby. More royalty including Queen Latifa have contributed.
President Barack Obama penned a most touching book named, Of Thee I Sing. In it he pay
Jay Leno has turned into a dynamic writer of childrens books. Adults all know he is funny and now kids do too. Joy Behar, the hilarious stand-up comic and host of The View joined the list with Sheetzucacapoopoo My Kind Of Dog. It is a lesson in pronunciation for the kids along with being fun.
There is always comedy in the perils that parents go through. The celebrities are no different. Most of them find sources of material for their best-selling books by watching and listening to their own children. Pets are another good source.
Kids love stories that rhyme. Dr. Seuss still heads the list of famous silly poem writers. Now Steve Martin joins the fray. Kids ask for his book to be read over and over. They never tire of it.
Each author, however, would be bereft if words were the only content that appealed to the kids. Illustrators fill the pages with beauty, hilarity and solemn accompaniment to their thought-provoking words. Kids love them.
Comedians seem to populate the list of those celebrities who write for children. There is Whoopi Goldberg, also hosting on The View and Jeff Foxworthy. The big question is not, how can they be so multi-talented, but, when do they have the time to write.
Everyone loves comedian Dr. Bill Cosby. He seems a natural to write books for children with his doctorate in education. When Jimmy Carter was President of our country, his daughter Amy grew up in the White House. She too, has written a book for kids.
Read All About It came from the imagination of Jenna Bush who also was a resident of that dwelling when her father George Bush held that office. Plus we have The Duchess of York, bringing a title from across the pond called Tea For Ruby. More royalty including Queen Latifa have contributed.
President Barack Obama penned a most touching book named, Of Thee I Sing. In it he pay
Each author, however, would be bereft if words were the only content that appealed to the kids. Illustrators fill the pages with beauty, hilarity and solemn accompaniment to their thought-provoking words. Kids love them.
Comedians seem to populate the list of those celebrities who write for children. There is Whoopi Goldberg, also hosting on The View and Jeff Foxworthy. The big question is not, how can they be so multi-talented, but, when do they have the time to write.
Everyone loves comedian Dr. Bill Cosby. He seems a natural to write books for children with his doctorate in education. When Jimmy Carter was President of our country, his daughter Amy grew up in the White House. She too, has written a book for kids.
Read All About It came from the imagination of Jenna Bush who also was a resident of that dwelling when her father George Bush held that office. Plus we have The Duchess of York, bringing a title from across the pond called Tea For Ruby. More royalty including Queen Latifa have contributed.
President Barack Obama penned a most touching book named, Of Thee I Sing. In it he pays tribute to thirteen of the most notable individuals in history for daughters Maliya and Sasha. It is said to bring readers to tears. We can only imagine how he found the time.
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Comedians seem to populate the list of those celebrities who write for children. There is Whoopi Goldberg, also hosting on The View and Jeff Foxworthy. The big question is not, how can they be so multi-talented, but, when do they have the time to write.
Everyone loves comedian Dr. Bill Cosby. He seems a natural to write books for children with his doctorate in education. When Jimmy Carter was President of our country, his daughter Amy grew up in the White House. She too, has written a book for kids.
Read All About It came from the imagination of Jenna Bush who also was a resident of that dwelling when her father George Bush held that office. Plus we have The Duchess of York, bringing a title from across the pond called Tea For Ruby. More royalty including Queen Latifa have contributed.
President Barack Obama penned a most touching book named, Of Thee I Sing. In it he pays tribute to thirteen of the most notable individuals in history for daughters Maliya and Sasha. It is said to bring readers to tears. We can only imagine how he found the time.
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