Stephanie Calmenson's books have been called "marvelous" (Publishers Weekly), "lyrical" (School Library Journal), "hilarious" (School Library Journal), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist). She writes for babies, toddlers, elementary school kids and for all ages about dogs. Among her most popular titles are DINNER AT THE PANDA PALACE; THE PRINCIPAL'S NEW CLOTHES; LATE FOR SCHOOL!; OLLIE'S SCHOOL DAY: A Yes-and-No Book; MAY I PET YOUR DOG?; ROSIE, A VISITING DOG'S STORY and NO DOGS ALLOWED! Book #1 of the Ready, Set, Dogs! series written with Joanna Cole. A former teacher, children's book editor, and Editorial Director of the Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Book Club, Stephanie feels privileged to have found work that brings together her love of kids, words and laughter. To read more, please visit www.stephaniecalmenson.com