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Happy 90th, Robyn Supraner! (I Can Read About series, 1970s)

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Lenona

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Sep 14, 2020, 3:08:00 AM9/14/20
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She lives in Roslyn Harbor, NY. (Or Millwood.)

http://images.google.com/images?q=robyn+supraner&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=605
(book covers and one photo)

From "Contemporary Authors":

"'It's Not Fair' was selected classroom choice by International
Reading Association...Freelance song writer, 1962-72 (songs have
been recorded by popular recording artists, including Chubby Checker,
Mel Torme, and Johnny Winter)."

About the book: "A girl resents the special treatment she feels her
baby brother receives until she discovers some of the advantages of
being older than he."

Draw Me a Circle, illustrated by Evelyn Kelbish, Simon & Schuster (New
York City), 1970.

Draw Me a Square, illustrated by Kelbish, Simon & Schuster, 1970.

Draw Me a Triangle, illustrated by Kelbish, Simon & Schuster, 1970.

Would You Rather Be a Tiger?, illustrated by Barbara Cooney, Houghton
(Boston), 1973.

Think about It, You Might Learn Something, illustrated by Sanford
Kossin, Houghton, 1973.

It's Not Fair! (Junior Literary Guild selection), illustrated by
Randall Enos, Warne (New York City), 1976.

Giggly, Wiggly, Snickety-Snick, pictures by Stan Tusan, Parents'
Magazine Press (New York City), 1978.

Sam Sunday and the Strange Disappearance of Chester Cats, pictures by
Robert Tallon, Parents' Magazine Press, 1979.

(Contributor) Language Basics Plus, Harper (New York City), 1979.

Sam Sunday and the Mystery at the Ocean Beach Hotel, illustrated by
Will Hillenbrand, Viking (New York City), 1996.

FOR CHILDREN; PUBLISHED BY TROLL (MAHWAH, NJ)

The First Troll Talking Dictionary, 1974.

I Can Read about Witches, 1975.

I Can Read about Weather, 1975.

I Can Read about Baseball, 1975.

I Can Read about Seasons, 1975.

I Can Read about Homonyms: The Mystery of the Hidden Treasure, 1977.

I Can Read about Synonyms and Antonyms: The Case of Strange Aunt
Pickles, 1977.

Mrs. Wiggleworth's Secret, illustrated by Paul Harvey, 1979.

Mystery at the Zoo, illustrated by Bert Dodson, 1979.

Mystery of the Witch's Shoes, illustrated by Margot Apple, 1979.

The Case of the Missing Canary, illustrated by Robbie Stillerman,
1979.

The Ghost in the Attic, illustrated by Eulala Conner, 1979.

The Second Troll Talking Dictionary, 1979.

Fun-to-Make Nature Crafts, illustrated by Renzo Barto, 1981.

Fun with Paper, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Great Masks to Make, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Happy Halloween: Things to Make and Do, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Magic Tricks You Can Do!, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Merry Christmas!: Things to Make and Do, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

(With daughter, Lauren Supraner) Plenty of Puppets to Make,
illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Quick and Easy Cookbook, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Rainy Day Surprises You Can Make, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Science Secrets, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Stop and Look!: Illusions, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Valentine's Day: Things to Make and Do, illustrated by Barto, 1981.

Case of the Missing Rattles, illustrated by Joan E. Goodman, 1982.

Mystery of the Lost Ring (with Two Hearts), illustrated by Marsha
Winborn, 1982.

The Amazing Mark, 1986.

The Cat Who Wanted to Fly, 1986.

Kitty: A Cat's Diary, 1986.

Molly's Special Wish, 1986.

No Room for a Sneeze!, 1986

UNDER PSEUDONYM OLIVE BLAKE; FOR CHILDREN; PUBLISHED BY TROLL

The Grape Jelly Mystery, illustrated by Goodman, 1979.

The Mystery of the Lost Letter, illustrated by Kossin, 1979.

The Mystery of the Lost Pearl, illustrated by Ed Parker, 1979.


UNDER PSEUDONYM ERICA FROST; FOR CHILDREN; PUBLISHED BY TROLL

I Can Read about Ballet, 1975.

I Can Read about Good Manners, 1975.

I Can Read about Ghosts, 1975.

Harold and the Dinosaur Mystery, illustrated by Deborah Sims, 1979.

The Mystery of the Runaway Sled, illustrated by Leigh Grant, 1979.

The Mystery of the Midnight Visitors, illustrated by Ann Gamache,
1979.

The Case of the Missing Chick, illustrated by Harvey, 1979.

(With Lauren Supraner) The Littlest Pig, 1986.

The Story of Matt and Mary, 1986.

A Kitten for Rosie, 1986.

Mr. Lion Goes to Lunch, 1986.

Jonathan's Amazing Adventure, 1986.


UNDER PSEUDONYM ELIZABETH WARREN; FOR CHILDREN; PUBLISHED BY TROLL

I Can Read about Trees and Plants, 1975.

I Can Read about Bats, 1975.

I Can Read about Indians, 1975.

I Can Read about Baby Animals, 1975


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Lenona

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Sep 14, 2020, 3:25:13 AM9/14/20
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Forgot to say that today is another Robyn's birthday as well - New Zealand writer/illustrator Robyn Kahukiwa. However, it's unclear whether she was born in 1938 or 1940.

More about Supraner:

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/search/books/?q=robyn%20supraner&sf=t
(Six Kirkus reviews)

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/213388.Robyn_Supraner
(reader reviews)

There are several video read-alouds of her books - one or two videos are not on YouTube.

Lenona.


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