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Author: Tammi Sauer

Tammi Sauer, a former teacher and library media specialist, is a full-time children's book author who presents at schools and conferences across the country. She has more than 30 published picture books and has many others on the way. Her books have received awards, earned starred reviews, made lists, been made into musicals, and been translated into many different languages. Most importantly, kids really like her books! To learn more about Tammi and her books, please visit tammisauer.com and follow her on Twitter at @SauerTammi.

Some Words on Humor and WORDY BIRDY (+giveaway)

In November, I was on a humorous picture book panel at NCTE with Josh Funk, Marc Nobleman, Erica Perl, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Audrey Vernick. Our moderator, Susannah Richards, gave us a list of questions to think about as we prepared for our session. Since I loved Susannah’s thought-provoking questions …

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Tammi Sauer January 26, 2018 July 1, 2019 Dave Mottram, Tammi Sauer 152

The Nantucket Sea Monster: A Fake News Story (+ giveaway)

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a newsflash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shores of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as a port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this …

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Tammi Sauer December 1, 2017 July 1, 2019 Darcy Pattison, Peter Willis, Tammi Sauer 86

that bridesmaid dress (or the time my friend Heidi and I went viral)

This post does not feature a book. It stars a bridesmaid dress. (Keep reading for the takeaway.) 🙂 Back in June, I posted this on Facebook: In under an hour, my bridesmaid Heidi sent a collage to me in the comments. I thought it was too good not to share, …

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Tammi Sauer November 3, 2017 July 1, 2019 Tammi Sauer 43

A Treat for YOU: Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat (Giveaway!)

Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha. I have a spooktacular treat for all of you boys and ghouls. Sue Lowell Gallion was kind enough to stop by Picture Book Builders and share her latest picture book, Pug & Pig Trick-or-Treat, the adorable follow-up to the equally adorable Pug Meets Pig. This, by the way, is …

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Tammi Sauer October 6, 2017 July 1, 2019 Joyce Wan, Sue Lowell Gallion, Tammi Sauer 52

The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin In solidarity with the finely feathered star of this book, I will not be quiet. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK! After all, Deedy and Yelchin’s book has racked up some wonderful reviews. …

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Tammi Sauer September 8, 2017 July 1, 2019 Carmen Agra Deedy, Eugene Yelchin, Tammi Sauer 22

Truck, Truck, Goose! (+ giveaway)

Honk! Honk! Honk! Zoe Waring and I have a book that will be vrooming onto the scene on August 15. Truck, Truck, Goose! stars a silly goose who, unbeknownst to him, causes one terrific truck traffic jam during his quest to have the perfect picnic in a nearby roundabout. This, …

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Tammi Sauer August 11, 2017 July 1, 2019 Tammi Sauer, Zoe Waring 115

Are You Hungry for a Good Book?

Typically, I like to share books that are new to the scene, but, in case you have never read the oh-so-scrumpious Carnivores, written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Dan Santat, I decided to do a short and sweet post about it. Description from the publisher, Chronicle Books: The lion …

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Tammi Sauer July 14, 2017 July 14, 2017 Aaron Reynolds, Dan Santat, Tammi Sauer 30

A Horse Named Steve

Description from publisher, Kids Can Press: “Steve is a fine horse. But he thinks he could be finer. He wants to be EXCEPTIONAL.” When Steve finds a gold horn in the forest and attaches it to his head, ta-da! Exceptional! His friends are so impressed, they, too, attach objects to …

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Tammi Sauer June 16, 2017 June 16, 2017 Kelly Collier, Tammi Sauer 30

Feeling the feels with…Shorty & Clem

Meet Shorty & Clem! Shorty is a really short dinosaur. A shortysaurus, to be exact. Clem is a blue quail. A quail is some kind of bird. While Clem is out, a package arrives at the door with his name on it. Shorty gets super excited and finds the box irresistible. …

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Tammi Sauer May 19, 2017 May 19, 2017 Michael Slack 34

Caring for Your Lion (+giveaway!)

Have you ever ordered a kitten, but the pet delivery truck dropped off a lion instead? Then this book is for YOU! (It’s also for everyone else.) CARING FOR YOUR LION (Sterling), my latest book, is illustrated by the oh-so-fierce Troy Cummings. Troy’s art is warm, wonderful, and, well, purrrr-fect. …

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Tammi Sauer April 21, 2017 April 21, 2017 Tammi Sauer, Troy Cummings 130
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