Suzanne Kaufman

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About Suzanne Kaufman
Suzanne Kaufman is an author, illustrator, animator and lover of school potlucks. She is the author-illustrator of I Love Monkey and Confiscated. Her previously illustration work includes books: Samanthasaurus Rex, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and 100 Bugs. Over the years, she's done everything from animating special effects for Universal Television and Discovery Channel, to animating award-winning video games for children. Please visit her at www.suzannekaufman.com.
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Blog postSad to see @Seahawks loose over the weekend but it reminded me when I saw them reading and talking about the community in #AllAreWelcomeBook at @seattlepublicschools @randomhousekids @KnopfBFYR #allarewelcome #ilovepicturebooks2 weeks ago Read more
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Blog postFound these fun sketches of when I took the train all around Seattle before the pandemic. I miss the taking the train.3 months ago Read more
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Blog postWonderful news! TAKE YOUR PET TO SCHOOL has been nominated for the 2021 Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award! This state award was started in 1982 and allows public, private, and homeschooled students, from kindergarten through third grade to cast a vote for their favorite nominated title. Students are read all 20 nominated picture books, by a librarian, classroom teacher or parent, and participate in literacy activities for each book. The WCCPBA committee meets each spring to s6 months ago Read more
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Blog postHi All,
Along with making books I teach picture book illustration at DigiPen and Western Washington. Here is last semester project by the talented MFA student Megan Roberts. I would love someday to offer this class to undergraduates and do continue education series of classes. I love to give back to the industry I love.7 months ago Read more -
Blog postI am so excited my latest book Take Your Pets to School Day written by the amazing Linda Ashman was selected by THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL as 2020 Children's Choice Reading List!!! Loved seeing it was other friends books. WOOT!!!
Each year, children from Kindergarten – 6th grade in five regions of the United States read newly-published children’s trade books and vote for the ones they like best.
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Blog postSo excited to see All Are Welcome Part of Bologna Book Fair Children as Spectator Exhibit Online9 months ago Read more
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Blog postPlease go check out my sketchbook I found the past weekend while cleaning up my studio.
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Blog postMay the 4th be with you!.. Check out this art print on my Etsy shop.9 months ago Read more
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Blog postHere is a link for this free downloadable poster for all the award winners including All Are Welcome!!! http://www.washingtoncenterforthebook.org/wsba-posters-2019/10 months ago Read more
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Blog postMy #morning #sketch gave me time for a little self-reflection. Here is a little calm before the storm. #PNW #Seattle #suzannekaufmanart #dailymotivation #sketchbooks10 months ago Read more
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Blog postHere is a picture of my favorite art supplies to use when drawing with kids. Enjoy!!11 months ago Read more
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Blog postCheck out this amazing article featuring books like All Are Welcome. https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/11 months ago Read more
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Blog postI am so excited to have art from All Are Welcome in "The Spectator Child" Exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair this spring.
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Blog postThank you SCBWI for letting me share my truth about Pose Design and Illustrating for Nonfiction! So much fun!!
One of the most fun things I have ever taught!! Love to do more master classes!!!
Look at my awesome Pose Class too!!
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Blog postCan't wait to be in my hometown area and meet all the great kids, families and other authors!
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Blog postI love doing skill visits and even better is getting fan art from kids. Enjoy!! Oh and the sun Here Comes the Sun inspired the cover for All Are Welcome too!1 year ago Read more
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Blog postI loved composition books since I was kid and this daily sketch is dedicated to all the awesome teachers, students, parents, librarians, administrators. Here is to a school year with a rainbow of learning and growing possibilities. I know you will all make the world a better place.1 year ago Read more
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Blog postHi All! The conference was amazing both faculty and attendees...Can't believe I had this amazing opportunity. Here is the sketch book I painted during the panels, keynotes and breakout sessions!
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Blog post#Portland #families #booklovers I will be at @greenbeanbooks Sunday 11 am for #TakeYourPetstoSchoolDay #storytime #pets #indiebooks @lindaashman2 @randomhousekids @melaninreader2 years ago Read more
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Blog postTake Your Pet to School Day is out in the world!!! Let me know if you need a signed copy!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postTake Your Pets to School Ms. Libby design was influenced by two my favorite Nancy Pearl and Beverly Cleary.2 years ago Read more
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Books By Suzanne Kaufman
All Are Welcome
Jul 10, 2018
$10.99
Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Perfect for every kid, family or classroom!
In our classroom safe and sound.
Fears are lost and hope is found.
Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated.
Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be.
“An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author of The Invisible Boy
In our classroom safe and sound.
Fears are lost and hope is found.
Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated.
Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be.
“An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author of The Invisible Boy
Naughty Claudine's Christmas
Oct 24, 2017
$9.99
Claudine doesn't think Santa should be allowed to just barge into her house-that's not polite at all! The only way to keep him out? Get on his Naughty List . . .
If you think about it, Santa is a pretty rude guy. He watches you while you sleep. He withholds presents if he decides you weren't good this year. And he sneaks into your house! Uninvited!
Claudine wants none of it-she is determined to keep Santa away from her house this Christmas! And the only way to do it? Be as NAUGHTY as possible. Too bad Claudine's actually a pretty good kid at heart . . .
This out-of-the-ordinary perspective on the beloved holiday figure will have kids rolling with laughter, while letting them know that it's okay to have an opinion different from the norm!
If you think about it, Santa is a pretty rude guy. He watches you while you sleep. He withholds presents if he decides you weren't good this year. And he sneaks into your house! Uninvited!
Claudine wants none of it-she is determined to keep Santa away from her house this Christmas! And the only way to do it? Be as NAUGHTY as possible. Too bad Claudine's actually a pretty good kid at heart . . .
This out-of-the-ordinary perspective on the beloved holiday figure will have kids rolling with laughter, while letting them know that it's okay to have an opinion different from the norm!
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100 Bugs!: A Counting Book
Jun 12, 2018
$10.99
A 2018 Mathical Honor Book
How many bugs can you count? From walking sticks to spittlebugs, dragonflies to katydids, discovering 10 bugs at a time, you just might see 100 bugs!
Little explorers will learn 10 different ways to count to 10, using 10 different kinds of bugs, and get all the way to 100 by the end of their adventure. With Suzanne Kaufman’s bright, whimsical illustrations and Kate Narita’s clever rhyming text, 100 Bugs! is part look-and-find, part learning experience, and all kinds of fun.
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Hardcover
Take Your Pet to School Day
Jul 2, 2019
$10.99
Wouldn't it be fun to bring your pet to school? Now imagine if EVERYONE brought their pet to school! That's exactly what happens in this hilarious picture book! A lighthearted, perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like!
When pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, it's total chaos! These animals have no respect for school rules, and every class quickly gets out of hand. But why did they show up in the first place? Who said they could come? Could it have been...the pets themselves? It turns out they just wanted in on the fun! Now, if they want to stay, they'll just have to behave....
Linda Ashman's bouncy, rhyming text lends itself perfectly to an exuberant classroom read-aloud, and Suzanne Kaufman's playful art is full of hilarious details. A great way to generate enthusiasm for school, this book will easily find a place in pet lovers' hearts.
When pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, it's total chaos! These animals have no respect for school rules, and every class quickly gets out of hand. But why did they show up in the first place? Who said they could come? Could it have been...the pets themselves? It turns out they just wanted in on the fun! Now, if they want to stay, they'll just have to behave....
Linda Ashman's bouncy, rhyming text lends itself perfectly to an exuberant classroom read-aloud, and Suzanne Kaufman's playful art is full of hilarious details. A great way to generate enthusiasm for school, this book will easily find a place in pet lovers' hearts.
Other Formats:
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