Deborah Ruddell  writes poems and funny picture books for kids. Her titles include:

TODAY AT THE BLUEBIRD CAFÉ:
a branchful of birds
Illustrated by Joan Rankin
Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry Books, Spring 2007
Ages 4-10

"This collection of 22 fun poems and charming illustrations about the lives of birds will send your child's imagination soaring."
-- Newsweek, March 5, 2007

"a terrific introduction to poetry, with a smile attached." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Other starred reviews: School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly

A WHIFF OF PINE, A HINT OF SKUNK: a forest of poems
Illustrated by Joan Rankin
Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry Books, Spring 2009
Ages 4-8

A Junior Library Guild Selection

“Ruddell has now firmly established herself as a poet of impeccable craft, and young listeners and readers will be happy to join her for this walk in the woods.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

Other starred reviews: Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal

WHO SAID COO?
Illustrated by Robin Luebs
Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane Books, forthcoming June, 2010
Ages 3-7

Nighttime has come to Lulu’s cottage, and Lulu is all tucked in. But somebody somewhere isn’t ready for bed. Whooooo could it be?

Deborah’s presentations and her nature-inspired poetry are best suited for students in grades 1-4. She loves introducing students to her poems in a lively, fun, and informal way. Students will hear about a poet’s tricks of the trade and learn about Deborah’s life as an author: Where does she find ideas? Where does she do her work? How does a book come to life? What is the most important part of a book or a story or a poem?

Classroom poetry workshops are also available.

Contact Information:
Email: deborahruddell@comcast.net
Website: http://www.deborahruddell.com