Kelly Bennett
Kelly Goldman Bennett writes books for children — both fiction and non-fiction. Her award-winning picture book NOT NORMAN, A GOLDFISH STORY, and most recently YOUR MOMMY WAS JUST LIKE YOU, YOUR DADDY WAS JUST LIKE YOU, DAD AND POP, and DANCE, Y’ALL, DANCE, celebrate families, dancing, friends, pets and all that goes into being a kid! Books for older readers, coauthored as ““Jill Max,” take on taller subjects. These include SPIDER SPINS A STORY: FOURTEEN LEGENDS FROM NATIVE AMERICA, and STRANGERS IN BLACK, a Cambodian survival story.
The celebration of families continues with the release of Kelly’s newest picture book.
YOUR MOMMY WAS JUST LIKE YOU
by Kelly Bennett
Once upon a time—according to Grandma—Mommy loved getting messy, wearing kooky costumes and collecting dandelion fluff. Sometimes she was a terror, but most of the time she was a sweet potato. Just like her own little girl today!
→ Read more about YOUR MOMMY WAS JUST LIKE YOU, including reviews and a Teacher's Guide with activities.
DAD AND POP, in which a young girl introduces readers to her two fathers and shows that even though they may be very different, in the most important way they are exactly the same! Award-winning illustrator Paul Meisel created the art.
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Read more about DAD AND POP, including an interview with illustrator Paul Meisel and reviews.
YOUR DADDY WAS JUST LIKE YOU! A grandmother shares a secret with her grandchild — Daddy, who seems so clever now, was just as silly, funny, frustrating, and naughty when he was a boy. Artist and Illustrator David Walker brought this story to life.
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Read more about YOUR DADDY WAS JUST LIKE YOU! including an interview with David Walker, reviews, and a sneak preview of the book!
