Background
Jen Arena (born Jennifer Dussling) was born on May 8, 1970 in Lima, Pennsylvania, United States. She is the daughter of John Dussling and Ricky (Pfeifer) Dussling. She had a big family - seven brothers and sisters.
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Jen Arena studied at the University of Delaware and received her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Sadler Center, 200 Stadium Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Jen Arena received her Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary.
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Jen Arena studied at the University of Delaware and received her Bachelor of Arts degree.
Sadler Center, 200 Stadium Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
Jen Arena received her Master of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary.
(Kermit's friends want to give him a pitchfork for hay, a ...)
Kermit's friends want to give him a pitchfork for hay, a basket for eggs, and a pail for milk to help Kermit manage his new farm.
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1996
(When the kids at school tease Skye about his name, he fee...)
When the kids at school tease Skye about his name, he feels hurt and angry. But before long Skye realizes that his name is a gift that has been given to him, a gift that makes him feel special.
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1996
(There is something very different about the new girl in s...)
There is something very different about the new girl in school and something strange about her dollhouse and the dolls that look frightfully real.
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1996
(Poor little princess! Somehow, somewhere, she's lost her ...)
Poor little princess! Somehow, somewhere, she's lost her favorite locket. But this little princess doesn't give up easily. She sets off to search every nook and cranny of the castle to find her missing keepsake.
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1996
(Offering beginning astronomers all the knowledge that the...)
Offering beginning astronomers all the knowledge that they need to get started, a beginning reader's introduction to stars combines fun illustrations with informative coverage of everything from the sun to the constellations.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0448411490/?tag=2022091-20
1996
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1997
(Murray, an apprentice fairy godmother, is forced to save ...)
Murray, an apprentice fairy godmother, is forced to save all the magic wands after they are stolen from the other godmothers at their annual convention in New York City.
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1997
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1998
(Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some...)
Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some of the fiercest bugs ever!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756672058/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(Have you ever seen a hailstone with a turtle frozen insid...)
Have you ever seen a hailstone with a turtle frozen inside? Learn all about the weirdest, wackiest, wildest weather ever - and what makes it happen - in this easy-to-read nonfiction reader.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BNPS93Q/?tag=2022091-20
1998
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1998
(When Kiki hears a crunching sound in the woods, she is af...)
When Kiki hears a crunching sound in the woods, she is afraid that there is a monster, and gets the other kids scared with her tales, until they discover the actual "monster".
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1998
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1998
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1998
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1998
(Talk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a ...)
Talk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a fishing boat off the coast of New Zealand in December 1997 was one of the most amazing stories of that year! Here's a fascinating look at the giant squid, cephalopods in general, and the implications of this extra-ordinary discovery - written in conjunction with The American Museum of Natural History.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E8OLH9C/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(Describes different kinds of gargoyles, how they are crea...)
Describes different kinds of gargoyles, how they are created, and how they function as waterspouts.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0448419629/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(How, in a boat that only holds 100 pounds, can a boy tran...)
How, in a boat that only holds 100 pounds, can a boy transport himself, a dog, and assorted gear that weigh much more than that?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1575650959/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(Several dinosaur hunters went on an expedition in South A...)
Several dinosaur hunters went on an expedition in South America hoping to find fossils of birds from the time of the dinosaurs. What they found instead were hundreds of fossils of dinosaur eggs, some with un-hatched baby dinosaurs inside. This was something that had never been found before! Here is a fascinating look at dinosaur egg fossils and dinosaurs in general, written in accessible language so kids can read it all by themselves.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BNPS8GE/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(An informative introduction for young skywatchers answers...)
An informative introduction for young skywatchers answers questions about the solar system, including questions about the year cycles, temperature, and naming of the other planets.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0448424169/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(From the backyard to the local bank, rock hounds can iden...)
From the backyard to the local bank, rock hounds can identify common rocks wherever they go with this rocking illustrated guide.
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2001
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2001
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2002
(Introduces the wonders of electricity and lightning, incl...)
Introduces the wonders of electricity and lightning, including a look at what different cultures once believed lightning to be and how Benjamin Franklin proved what it really is.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0448428776/?tag=2022091-20
2002
(All the kids get bigger allowances than Marco. And they d...)
All the kids get bigger allowances than Marco. And they do fewer chores! It's just not fair! How can Marco convince his father to give him the raise he knows he deserves?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1575651319/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(When Mr. Cooper gives Peggy a new baby duck, she promises...)
When Mr. Cooper gives Peggy a new baby duck, she promises to take good care of it. But when Fluff's feathers begin to droop and his eyes are no longer bright and shiny, Peggy discovers why and learns that good nutrition is very important - for growing ducks and growing girls!
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2004
(Simple words, rebus pictures, and flash cards make learni...)
Simple words, rebus pictures, and flash cards make learning to read easy in this tale of a little boy in a haunted house.
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2005
(Barry's teacher says that acting is mainly about control....)
Barry's teacher says that acting is mainly about control. But how can Barry control hiccups and yawns? Will he ever be a real actor?
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2006
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2006
(Low on the reading scale but high on the ick factor, thes...)
Low on the reading scale but high on the ick factor, these photo-filled titles introduce emergent readers to some unusual animals while helping them conquer reading on their own.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1597167207/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(The perfect gift for every flower girl - with practice pe...)
The perfect gift for every flower girl - with practice petals! Here comes the bride... but first comes the flower girl! Come along on this rhyming story as our little flower girl discovers how special her part is in the big day - and how much fun a wedding can be. Sweet, delicate art by Janie Bynum takes the reader from dressing to dancing, and everything in between. With a gatefold that reveals at the big "I do" moment, this padded book celebrates an important day, and the little girl at the center of the party. The reusable pouch full of cloth petals allows her to practice for her big part.
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2009
(1 + 1 = 2 snowmen. 3 + 4 = 7 snowmen. 5 + 6 = 11 snowmen....)
1 + 1 = 2 snowmen. 3 + 4 = 7 snowmen. 5 + 6 = 11 snowmen. Finally, 100 snowmen! As you count and add, watch the snowmen enjoy a snowball fight, make funny faces, play hide-and-seek - and just plain have fun. And you’ll have fun, too!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C7XTOQY/?tag=2022091-20
2013
(Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro...)
Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato. Using simple Spanish words, this charming read-aloud proves that love is the same in every language! Parents won't be able to resist giving baby muchos besos as they share this bilingual read aloud, filled with bold, graphic illustrations, with their little bébé!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KVK3ED4/?tag=2022091-20
2014
(Get to know the tallest animals on earth - giraffes! Gira...)
Get to know the tallest animals on earth - giraffes! Giraffes have been a source of interest for thousands of years. Some were even kept as pets in Egypt! As the tallest animals on Earth - some can be nineteen feet tall - giraffes are distinct, and their anatomy makes them only more interesting.
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2016
(Hit the road and see America with the Statue of Liberty! ...)
Hit the road and see America with the Statue of Liberty! The Statue of Liberty is feeling a little blue, despite being green. As much as she loves welcoming people to America, standing still for over a hundred years has left her with a stiff neck, aching arms, and a cramp in her leg. This lady could use a vacation! With some encouragement from her friend Moe the pigeon, Lady Liberty takes off to see the rest of America! She explores the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, the waving wheat fields of Kansas, the breathtaking grandeur of the Grand Canyon, and the cozy sunshine of the California coastline. But will Lady Liberty make it back to New York City for the Fourth of July? And will she even want to?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ZNN1IG/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl... with some extraord...)
Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl... with some extraordinary animal friends! As Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who thinks Marta is sabrosa - tasty, very tasty! But Marta is a very clever girl, and she outsmarts the snake with hilarious results. With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book, Marta! Big and Small, teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JGMLPA6/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(A Mother Goose for the new millennium: bedtime rhymes for...)
A Mother Goose for the new millennium: bedtime rhymes for all your favorite princes, princesses, and nursery rhyme characters! Everyone has a hard time nodding off sometimes - from Prince Charming, who snores so loud it’s alarming, to Hansel and Gretel, who have Sleepytime tea in the kettle. With a good night’s sleep, even the Wicked Queen can have a new day, fresh and clean! Say good night to your favorite characters from beloved fairy tales and nursery rhymes in this enchanting bedtime book from author Jen Arena with gorgeous illustrations from Lorena Alvarez.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075RR6PVZ/?tag=2022091-20
2017
(Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue o...)
Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be - and what it means to people all over the world. In this engaging book, preschoolers will learn the fascinating story behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0776J8YB1/?tag=2022091-20
2018
(Now the littlest readers can learn about the White House ...)
Now the littlest readers can learn about the White House - how it came to be, and what it's like to live there! In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy fascinating stories about the White House and some of the presidents, First Families, and even First Pets who have lived there.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J4789N2/?tag=2022091-20
2019
(How to get baby to sleep? Mami and Papi will try anything...)
How to get baby to sleep? Mami and Papi will try anything in this bouncy, loving, bilingual lullaby that gently says good night in both Spanish and English. Mami starts a salsa song. Papi keeps the beat. Baby loves this lullaby, moves those dancing feet. Baila, baby, baila! Dance, dance, dance. When nighttime falls, it's time for baby to go to sleep. In this household, that means it's also time for mama, papa, and baby to baila/dance, canta/sing, salta/jump, and more all the way to bedtime! This bouncy bilingual text and gorgeous, inviting illustrations gently wind down to make this a bedtime favorite no matter what language families say "good night" in!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N5L8B39/?tag=2022091-20
2019
Jen Arena (born Jennifer Dussling) was born on May 8, 1970 in Lima, Pennsylvania, United States. She is the daughter of John Dussling and Ricky (Pfeifer) Dussling. She had a big family - seven brothers and sisters.
As a teenager, Jen Arena started working at a children’s-only independent bookstore in Pennsylvania. She also studied at the University of Delaware and received her Bachelor of Arts. Later she received her Master of Arts from the College of William and Mary.
After graduating from college, Jen Arena made her way to New York City, where she took a job as an editorial assistant at a publishing company for many years. She is also a former editorial director of the young readers' division at Random House.
Since then, she has written over fifty books for kids, both fiction and nonfiction, licensed and original, including Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Pink Snow and Other Weird Weather; Giant Squid; Slinky Scaly Snakes; and One Little Flower Girl. Her books have been published by Knopf, Roaring Brook, Scholastic, Kane Press, Grosset & Dunlap, DK, Two Lions, Bearport Publishing, and Little Brown and translated into French, Spanish, Korean, and Arabic.
Currently, Jen Arena lives in Tampa, Florida.
(Talk about a BIG catch! The 25-foot squid hauled in by a ...)
1999(Now the littlest readers can learn about the White House ...)
2019(A Mother Goose for the new millennium: bedtime rhymes for...)
2017(Offering beginning astronomers all the knowledge that the...)
1996(Have you ever seen a hailstone with a turtle frozen insid...)
1998(An informative introduction for young skywatchers answers...)
2000(Introduces the wonders of electricity and lightning, incl...)
2002(Low on the reading scale but high on the ick factor, thes...)
2008(When Kiki hears a crunching sound in the woods, she is af...)
1998(Murray, an apprentice fairy godmother, is forced to save ...)
1997(How to get baby to sleep? Mami and Papi will try anything...)
2019(There is something very different about the new girl in s...)
1996(Kermit's friends want to give him a pitchfork for hay, a ...)
1996(From the backyard to the local bank, rock hounds can iden...)
2001(How, in a boat that only holds 100 pounds, can a boy tran...)
2000(Several dinosaur hunters went on an expedition in South A...)
2000(Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue o...)
2018(Hit the road and see America with the Statue of Liberty! ...)
2016(Simple words, rebus pictures, and flash cards make learni...)
2005(Get to know the tallest animals on earth - giraffes! Gira...)
2016(Describes different kinds of gargoyles, how they are crea...)
1999(Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some...)
1998(The perfect gift for every flower girl - with practice pe...)
2009(When the kids at school tease Skye about his name, he fee...)
1996(Poor little princess! Somehow, somewhere, she's lost her ...)
1996(Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro...)
2014(Barry's teacher says that acting is mainly about control....)
2006(All the kids get bigger allowances than Marco. And they d...)
2003(Marta is una niña, an ordinary girl... with some extraord...)
2016(1 + 1 = 2 snowmen. 3 + 4 = 7 snowmen. 5 + 6 = 11 snowmen....)
2013(When Mr. Cooper gives Peggy a new baby duck, she promises...)
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