Julie Markes facts for kids
Julie Markes is an American writer who creates books for children. She has also worked as a photographer for big news organizations like the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press.
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Books by Julie Markes
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!
Julie Markes' first book, Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!, was published in 2001 by HarperCollins. Maggie Smith created the pictures for the book. It was made for kids aged three to six.
The story is about a boy who doesn't want to do his daily chores. His grown-up helps him by asking him to imagine how hard things would be if he were an animal. For example, if he didn't want to get dressed, he's told to be glad he's not an octopus. An octopus would need to put eight legs into pants, not just two!
Reviewers liked the book a lot. Publishers Weekly called it a "clever way to help a child who doesn't want to cooperate." School Library Journal said it was a "delightful romp." They added that young kids would find the idea of animals in human situations very funny.
I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do...
In 2003, Julie Markes released I Can't Talk Yet, But When I Do.... This book was published by HarperFestival and has illustrations by Laura Rader.
The story is about a baby mouse who wants to thank his older sister. She is very patient with him. The book uses rhyming words to show what the baby would say to his sister if he could talk.
Publishers Weekly mentioned that the book gently highlights how capable and important older siblings are. They said it was "smart and sympathetic," offering great encouragement to kids who become older brothers or sisters.
Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping
Shhhhh! Everybody's Sleeping is a special bedtime story published by HarperCollins in 2004. It talks about when different people go to sleep. For example, it mentions a farmer or a baker.
This book was chosen as a "Best Book of 2005" by School Library Journal. It was also named one of Scholastic's "Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds." This means it's a great book to read aloud before bedtime.
Other Books
- Sidewalk 123 (2001, HarperCollins)
- Sidewalk ABC (2001, HarperCollins)
- Thanks for Thanksgiving (2004, HarperCollins)
