Nancy Carlson | Bookhype

Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator who has published more than sixty books. A lifelong Minnesotan,

Nancy graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a major in printmaking. She believes that life should be fun for everyone, but especially for children. This optimistic message permeates her picture books and provides a positive counterpoint to much of what children are influenced by in today’s society.

Her characters convey positive messages and gently remind children what is right. Nancy is also a guest author and illustrator at over 150 school classrooms each year and has touched the lives of thousands of children across the country.

She lives in Minneapolis.

Apr 1, 1986

Cover of Loudmouth George Counter Display

Loudmouth George Counter Display

Dec 12, 1985

Cover of Louanne Pig in Making the Team

Louanne Pig in Making the Team (Louanne Pig (Hardcover)) (Picture Puffin S.) (Louanne Pig (Paperback))

Sep 1, 1985

Cover of Talent Show

Aug 29, 1985

Cover of Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully

Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Picture Puffin S.) (Loudmouth George (Paperback)) (Loudmouth George (Hardcover)) (Loudmouth George Books)

Aug 1, 1985

Cover of Perfect Family

May 1, 1985

Cover of Forsaken Pleasure

Forsaken Pleasure

Jan 1, 1984

Cover of Bunnies and Their Hobbies

Bunnies and Their Hobbies (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Picture Puffin S.)

Sep 1, 1983

Cover of Loudmouth George and the Cornet

Loudmouth George and the Cornet (Picture Puffin books) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood)

Sep 1, 1983

Cover of Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors

Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors (Picture Puffin books) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood)

Sep 1, 1983

Cover of Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip (Loudmouth George (Paperback)) (Picture Corgi S.) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Picture Puffin S.)

Jan 1, 1983

Cover of Loudmouth George & the Big Race

Loudmouth George & the Big Race (Picture Corgi S.) (Picture Puffin books) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Loudmouth George (Hardcover))

Sep 1, 1982

Cover of Harriet's Recital

Harriet's Recital (Picture Puffin S.) (Harriet (Paperback))

Sep 1, 1982

Cover of Harriet and the Roller Coaster

Harriet and the Roller Coaster (Picture Puffin S.) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Harriet (Paperback)) (Harriet Books)

Sep 1, 1982

Cover of Harriet and the Garden

Harriet and the Garden (Picture Puffin S.) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood)

Sep 1, 1982

Cover of Harriet's Halloween Candy

Harriet's Halloween Candy (Harriet Books) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Harriet (Paperback)) (Picture Puffin S.)

Sep 1, 1982

Cover of Harriet and Walt

Harriet and Walt (Harriet (Paperback)) (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (Picture Puffin S.)