Background
David LaRochelle was born on October 26, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. He is a son of Roger and Ruth (Bonrud) LaRochelle.
David LaRochelle
1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
St. Olaf College where David LaRochelle received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
The University of Minnesota where David LaRochelle received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Celebrating Isle of You at the Minnesota State Fair's Read & Ride Day.
David LaRochelle visits school and tells about how a theater company had done a puppet show of "Best Pet of All".
David LaRochelle at home.
David LaRochelle helping visitors to the Alphabet Forest adopt their own dragon.
David LaRochelle shows his pumpkin carving art.
Celebrating Isle of You at the Minnesota State Fair's Read & Ride Day.
David LaRochelle visits school and tells about how a theater company had done a puppet show of "Best Pet of All".
David LaRochelle at home.
David LaRochelle helping visitors to the Alphabet Forest adopt their own dragon.
1520 St Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057, USA
St. Olaf College where David LaRochelle received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
The University of Minnesota where David LaRochelle received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Pumpkin art by David LaRochelle.
Pumpkin art by David LaRochelle.
Pumpkin art by David LaRochelle.
(A young child and his mother help an old woman seeking a ...)
A young child and his mother help an old woman seeking a bit of warmth on Christmas Eve, only to find out later that she was a very special guest.
https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Guest-David-LaRochelle/dp/0876143257/?tag=2022091-20
1988
(A young boy pretends to be a sea captain, explorer, giant...)
A young boy pretends to be a sea captain, explorer, giant, magician, monster, and king
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0689316402/?tag=2022091-20
1993
https://www.amazon.com/dog-gone-dilemma-David-LaRochelle/dp/0590061852/?tag=2022091-20
1996
(Mighty Big Books are a compact size to fit easily in the ...)
Mighty Big Books are a compact size to fit easily in the hands of readers, and the 288 pages ensure that kids will never get bored. Filled with hundreds of mind-bending activities, these big books will entertain the most worldly of travelers, whether they go by car, boat, plane, camel, or spacecraft!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0843177349/?tag=2022091-20
2002
(A little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are ...)
A little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet - if he can find one. Enter the coolest - but naughtiest - pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now?
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Pet-All-David-LaRochelle/dp/0142412724/?tag=2022091-20
2004
https://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Positively-Fleischman-Humor-Award/dp/0439591090/?tag=2022091-20
2005
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F81LP5Y/?tag=2022091-20
2012
(Pairing two talented creators who managed to tell a compl...)
Pairing two talented creators who managed to tell a complete story with just one word – MOO – this imaginative story will have readers laughing one moment and on the edge of their seats the next, as it captures the highs and lows of a mischievous cow's very exciting day.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802738028/?tag=2022091-20
2013
(Romp along with parent and child yetis, werewolves, giant...)
Romp along with parent and child yetis, werewolves, giant lizards, and more as they stir up some monster-sized fun! Readers big and small, young and old, wild and tame, will roar with laughter and take this book by the horns, teeth, and fur...discovering that monsters and humans aren't so different – especially in the ways they love each other.
https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Son-David-LaRochelle/dp/1452129371/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim’s paintings illuminate a...)
Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim’s paintings illuminate a way for young readers to visualize a brighter, happier mood in this compassionate story by David LaRochelle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076369116X/?tag=2022091-20
2018
(Math meets sci-fi in this clever chapter book about two n...)
Math meets sci-fi in this clever chapter book about two numbers-loving friends and their alien adventures.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1454929219/?tag=2022091-20
2019
David LaRochelle was born on October 26, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. He is a son of Roger and Ruth (Bonrud) LaRochelle.
David LaRochelle studied at St. Olaf College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983. He also attended the University of Minnesota and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984.
David LaRochelle started his career as a teacher of fourth grade at a school in 1984. He held this post until 1988 and then he devoted himself to book writing. LaRochelle published his first book, A Christmas Guest, in 1988. Since then he has written or illustrated over thirty books, including picture books, puzzle books. His most recent book, I Was an Outer-Space Chicken, was published in 2019. David LaRochelle also visits schools where he reads his books.
David LaRochelle is an American writer and illustrator who is famous for his books for children. His most famous books are Moo!, The Best Pet of All and The Mighty Big Book of Travel Mysteries. He received the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor in 2006 and Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text in 2008. His books were nominated for Minnesota Book Award for Children’s Literature.
(Pairing two talented creators who managed to tell a compl...)
2013(Romp along with parent and child yetis, werewolves, giant...)
2016(Hopeful and dreamlike, Jaime Kim’s paintings illuminate a...)
2018(A young child and his mother help an old woman seeking a ...)
1988(Mighty Big Books are a compact size to fit easily in the ...)
2002(Math meets sci-fi in this clever chapter book about two n...)
2019(A young boy pretends to be a sea captain, explorer, giant...)
1993(A little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are ...)
2004When David is not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools he enjoys going to the theater, entering contests, and orienteering. He also loves to carve pumpkins and his creations have been featured for several years on Good Morning America.
Quotes from others about the person
David carefully explains all aspects of writing a story and getting it published, yet is careful to explain the struggles he himself has encountered as a writer. Parents and students comment year after year about what a memorable and inspirational experience it was to have him work with our students."
"David LaRochelle captures the attention of his audience with his "down to earth," calm, gentle nature. His respectful affirmation of student ideas provides an environment that encourages students to think, imagine, and create.
