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Brian Floca
Floca, Brian 1969–PersonalBorn 1969, in Temple, TX; son of a bottling-plant owner and a homemaker. Education: Brown University, A.B. (history); coursework at Rhode Island School of Design; School of Visual Arts (New York, NY), M.F.A.AddressesHome and office—Jamaica Plain, NY.... Read more |
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Bedwetting
Bed-Wetting Definition Bed-wetting is the unintentional (involuntary) discharge of urine during the night. Although most children between the ages of three and five begin to stay dry at night, the age at which children are physically and emotionally ready to maintain complete bladder control... Read more |
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Jeanette Winter
Winter, Jeanette 1939-PersonalBorn 1939, in Chicago, IL; married Roger Winter (an artist); children: Jonah, Max. Education: Attended Art Institute of Chicago; University of Iowa, B.F.A.AddressesHome—New York, NY.CareerAuthor and illustrator.Awards, HonorsNotable Children's Trade Book in the Field of... Read more |
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Yuyi Morales
Morales, Yuyi 1968-PersonalBorn 1968, in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico; immigrated to United States, 1994; married; husband's name Tim; children: Kelly (son). Education: University of Xalapa, B.A.; graduate study in creative writing.AddressesHome—San Francisco, CA.... Read more |
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Ladybug
Ladybug (or Ladybird) Popular name of the colorful red-spotted beetle of the family Coccinellidae of the order Coleoptera. It is the subject of many folklore superstitions. It brings children, warns of danger, forecasts length of life by the number of its spots, or warns of death. In British and... Read more |
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David Milgrim
Milgrim, DavidPersonalMarried: wife's name Kyra; children: Wyatt.AddressesHome—Wakefield, RI. Agent—Jan Collier Represents, P.O. Box 470818, San Francisco, CA 94147-0818; e-mail: janjan-collier.com. E-mail—david@davidmilgrim.com.CareerWriter and illustrator. Previously worked as a graphic... Read more |
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Janet Stevens
Stevens, Janet 1953–PersonalBorn January 17, 1953, in Dallas, TX; daughter of Jack (a naval officer) and Frances Stevens; married Ted Habermann (a research scientist); children: Lindsey, Blake. Education: University of Colorado, B.F.A., 1975. Hobbies and other interests: Mountain biking, camping,... Read more |
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Safety
Safety Definition The safety of children is potentially at risk from accidents and injuries, as well as crime. Providing a safe environment, putting prevention measures into practice, and teaching children methods of self-protection are all ways to reduce the potential for... Read more |
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Roni Schotter
Schotter, Roni 1946–PersonalBorn 1946, in New York, NY; married Richard D. Schotter (an English professor, playwright, and lyricist); children: Jesse. Education: Attended Carnegie Mellon University; New York University, B.A. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, cross-country skiing,... Read more |
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