Kevin McCloskey, author portrait
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Kevin McCloskey

Kevin McCloskey is the author of the critically acclaimed TOON Books Giggle and Learn series and a retired illustration professor at Pennsylvania’s Kutztown University. His first Giggle and Learn book, We Dig Worms, was described as “a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun” by the New York Times. His wife (a librarian!) asked for a fun worm book to read at the library, so he came up with an informative and silly story that evolved into a now-beloved series.
Wild about Capybaras
Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to be Me?
Ants Don't Wear Pants!
Snails Are Just My Speed!
Something's Fishy
We Dig Worms!

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Wild about Capybaras
Caterpillars: What Will I Be When I Get to be Me?
Ants Don't Wear Pants!
Snails Are Just My Speed!
Something's Fishy
We Dig Worms!

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLES Explore these

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