Selby Beeler facts for kids
Selby Beeler is a talented author known for her fun and interesting books for kids. She wrote Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions Around the World and How Many Elephants? A Lift the Flap Counting Book.
About Selby Beeler
Selby Beeler grew up in Rochester, Minnesota. She later moved to New York for college and work. After that, she lived in Alabama with her husband. Eventually, she returned to Rochester, Minnesota, where she lives with her family and a rescue cat.
Besides raising her two children, Selby has had many interesting jobs. She taught swimming and canoeing. She even rescued baby birds! Selby also worked for a fashion magazine. She drew cartoons for an Army newspaper and wrote articles for weekly newspapers. She also co-owned two children's stores, where she created all the ads.
Selby Beeler's Books
Selby Beeler has written two popular books for young readers:
- Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions Around the World
* Illustrated by G. Brian Karas * Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1998 * Recommended for ages 4–8 * ISBN: 0-395-89108-6 * This book explores what kids do with their lost teeth around the world. It's a fun look at different traditions. Do you throw your tooth at the sun? Leave it for a mouse? Hide it by a bush? Or put it under your pillow? The book shows how a simple custom can open a window to cultures worldwide. * This book has been translated into several languages, including Japanese, Greek, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
- How Many Elephants? A Lift the Flap Counting Book
* Illustrated by Barney Saltzberg * Published by Candlewick Press in 2004 * Recommended for ages 2–5 * ISBN: 0-7636-1583-8 * This is a silly and fun lift-the-flap book that helps young children learn to count. It asks funny questions like, "How many elephants are in your closet?" It's full of surprises and laughs!
Magazine Articles
Selby Beeler has also written articles for magazines. One of her articles is:
- Round and Round in Time - The History of Carousels in Cricket Magazine
