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Michael Kaplan

Michael Kaplan is the author of the critically-acclaimed Betty Bunny series, creator of Dog With a Blog on the Disney Channel, and an Emmy award-winning television writer and producer. His career as a comedy writer has included stints on two of television's most respected comedies, Roseanne and Frasier. He cocreated and executive produced I'm In the Band for Disney XD. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.
Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
Betty Bunny Loves Easter
Betty Bunny Wants a Goal
Betty Bunny Didn't Do It
Betty Bunny Wants Everything

Books

Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
Betty Bunny Loves Easter
Betty Bunny Wants a Goal
Betty Bunny Didn't Do It
Betty Bunny Wants Everything

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

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