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Suzanne Kaufman

Suzanne Kaufman is an author, illustrator, animator, and lover of school potlucks. Her books include All Are Welcome, ConfiscatedI Love Monkey, 100 Bugs, Naughty Claudine Christmas, and Samanthasaurus Rex. When not tramping through the wilds of the Pacific Northwest, you will find her teaching animation or working in her studio. She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow her on Twitter @skaufmanart and Instagram @suzannekaufman.
100 Days! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Stepping Up! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Let's Make Music (An All Are Welcome Board Book)
Let's Eat (An All Are Welcome Board Book)
Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)
Give What You Can (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Welcome Back! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
All Are Neighbors (An All Are Welcome Book)
Todo el mundo cabe aquí (An All Are Welcome Book)
Big Feelings (An All Are Welcome Book)
Take Your Pet to School Day
All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book)
Naughty Claudine's Christmas

Books

100 Days! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Stepping Up! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Let's Make Music (An All Are Welcome Board Book)
Let's Eat (An All Are Welcome Board Book)
Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)
Give What You Can (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
Welcome Back! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)
All Are Neighbors (An All Are Welcome Book)
Todo el mundo cabe aquí (An All Are Welcome Book)
Big Feelings (An All Are Welcome Book)
Take Your Pet to School Day
All Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book)
Naughty Claudine's Christmas

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