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Linda Ashman

Author of Rain!

48 Works 3,360 Members 164 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the name: Linda Ashman

Series

Works by Linda Ashman

Rain! (2013) 401 copies

Starry Safari (2005) 370 copies

When the Storm Comes (2020) — Author — 288 copies

Babies on the Go (2003) 236 copies

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs (2001) 196 copies

Sailing Off to Sleep (2001) 165 copies

Over the River & Through the Wood: A Holiday Adventure (2015) 142 copies

William's Winter Nap (2017) 128 copies

Stella, Unleashed: Notes from the Doghouse (2008) 115 copies

Take Your Pet to School Day (2019) 82 copies

Ways to Welcome (2020) 82 copies

Come to the Castle!: A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth-Century England (2009) 68 copies

Rub-a-Dub Sub (2003) 62 copies

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper (2009) 59 copies

M IS FOR MISCHIEF: An A to Z of Naughty Children (2008) 56 copies

To the Beach! (1800) 53 copies

Peace, Baby! (2013) 53 copies

William Wakes Up (2019) 50 copies

No Dogs Allowed! (1778) 50 copies

Can You Make a Piggy Giggle? (2002) 49 copies

Samantha on a Roll (2011) 45 copies

The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide (2003) 44 copies

Maxwell's Magic Mix-Up (2001) 42 copies

Mama's Day (2006) 42 copies

Outside My Window (2018) 42 copies

Henry Wants More! (2016) 40 copies

Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea! (2021) 29 copies

How to Make a Night (2004) 29 copies

Fire Chief Fran (2022) 29 copies

Rock-a-Bye Romp (2016) 27 copies

I Like This, You Like That (2022) 27 copies

Little Baby Buttercup (2015) 26 copies

When I Was King (2008) 26 copies

Hey, Coach! (2016) 24 copies

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Colorado (2011) 24 copies

Ella WHO? (2017) 23 copies

What Could Be Better Than This? (2006) 22 copies

All We Know (2016) 21 copies

Just Another Morning (2004) 21 copies

A Cozy Good Night (2018) 17 copies

Wonder Dogs! (2023) 15 copies

My Daddy and Me (2020) 13 copies

Tale of Wagmore Gently (2002) 10 copies

Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals (2023) 5 copies

Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles (2023) 5 copies

Mommy's Kisses and Cuddles (2023) 4 copies

Mi vecina Elefanta (Spanish Edition) (2021) 2 copies

Klopf! Klopf! Komm herein, keiner bleibt heut Nacht allein!: Eine liebevoll gereimte Gutenachtgeschichte für Kinder ab… (2018) 1 copy

Tagged

animals (166) babies (36) baby animals (23) beach (22) bedtime (51) board book (17) children (26) children's (36) children's picture book (19) Christmas (20) diversity (16) dogs (19) family (69) fiction (65) friends (15) friendship (33) habitats (23) hibernation (15) homes (24) humor (15) imagination (27) jungle (17) kindness (23) non-fiction (18) pets (20) picture book (232) poetry (34) preschool (24) rain (58) rhyme (37) rhymes (15) rhyming (60) safari (34) seasons (18) spring (26) stories in rhyme (18) storytime (24) to-read (29) weather (80) winter (37)

Common Knowledge

Gender: female
Places of residence: New Jersey, USA
New York, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Denver, Colorado, USA
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Agent: Jennifer Mattson (Andrea Brown Literary)

Members

Reviews

When the Storm Comes by Linda Ashman

Independent reading level 4-8
Awards: The Best Children's Books of the Year (2021)

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lprince83 | 2 other reviews | Apr 30, 2024 |

When the Storm Comes by Linda Ashman

Whole Class Reading Ages 4- 8.

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cpaiz | 2 other reviews | Apr 29, 2024 |

Rain! by Linda Ashman

An older man and a young boy experience the rain totally differently. The boy extends kindness to the older man and changes his outlook on the rainy day.

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KristenRoper | 17 other reviews | Apr 15, 2024 |

Take Your Pet to School Day by Linda Ashman

I mean, that would be wild.

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sloth852 | 4 other reviews | Jan 2, 2024 |

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Lists

Wordless Books (1)

Back to School (1)

Rainbow Gardens Wish List: Seedlings & Saplings (1)

Awards

By Award By Work

Nebraska Golden Sower Award

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper (Nominee – Little Bluestem (Picture Book) – 2012)

Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals (Poetry – 2024)

I Like This, You Like That (Picture Books for Young Children – 2023)

Henry Wants More! (Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers – 2017)

Samantha on a Roll (2012)

Utah Beehive Book Award

M IS FOR MISCHIEF: An A to Z of Naughty Children (Nominee – Poetry – 2010)

The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide (Nominee – Poetry – 2006)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award

The Essential Worldwide Monster Guide (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2006)

South Dakota Children's Book Awards

Over the River & Through the Wood: A Holiday Adventure (Nominee – Prairie Bud – 2018)

Golden Kite Award

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs (Honor – Honor, Picture Book Illustration – 2002)

The Best Children's Books of the Year

Fire Chief Fran (2023)

I Like This, You Like That (2023)

When the Storm Comes (2021)

William's Winter Nap (2018)

All We Know (*Under Five – 2017)

Over the River & Through the Wood: A Holiday Adventure (Five to Nine, Fiction, Holidays – 2016)

Rain! (Under Five – 2014)

Samantha on a Roll (Up to Five – 2012)

Colorado Book Award

M IS FOR MISCHIEF: An A to Z of Naughty Children (Winner – Children's Literature – 2009)

Just Another Morning (Winner – Children's Literature – 2005)

Children's Favorites Awards

Take Your Pet to School Day (Selection – Beginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8) – 2020)

Can You Make a Piggy Giggle? (Selection – 2003)

Fire Chief Fran (Top Ten – 2023)

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award

Starry Safari (Nominee – 2007)

Charlotte Zolotow Award

Samantha on a Roll (Highly Commended Title – 2012)

Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award

Ways to Welcome (Shortlist – 2022)

William's Winter Nap (Shortlist – 2019)

Virginia Readers' Choice

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs (Nominee – Primary – 2004)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs (2001)

Please Touch Museum Book Award

Babies on the Go (Ages 3 and Under – 2004)

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

Outside My Window (Kindergarten to Second Grade – 2019)

Best Books for Babies

Mama's Day (Selection – 2007)

Babies on the Go (Selection – 2004)

Great Reads from Great Places

M IS FOR MISCHIEF: An A to Z of Naughty Children (Colorado – 2010)

Just Another Morning (Colorado – 2006)

Florida Literacy Association Children's Book Award

Tale of Wagmore Gently (Honor – 2004)

Notable Children's Book

Fire Chief Fran (2023)

The White Ravens

Samantha on a Roll (English / USA – 2012)

Keystone to Reading Book Award

Fire Chief Fran (Nominee – Elementary Award, Preschool Level – 2024)

Maine Regional Library System Cream of the Crop List

All We Know (Picture Book Fiction – 2017)

CLEL Bell Picture Book Award for Early Literacy

Rock-a-Bye Romp (Winner – Sing – 2017)

Henry Wants More! (Nominee – Talk – 2017)

Little Baby Buttercup (Shortlist – Play – 2016)

Rain! (Shortlist – Talk – 2014)

School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals (2023)

Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award

Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals (Gold Award – 2023)

Book Links Lasting Connections

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs (2001)

Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List

Champion Chompers, Super Stinkers and Other Poems by Extraordinary Animals (Grades K-2 – 2024)

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids

Henry Wants More! (Picture Books – 2016)

Great Books for Kids

Mommy's Kisses and Cuddles (Ages 0 - 5 – 2023)

Daddy's Hugs and Snuggles (Ages 0 - 5 – 2023)

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year

Fire Chief Fran (2022)

Ladybug Picture Book Award

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper (Nominee – 2010)

Ezra Jack Keats Book Award

Rain! (Winner – New Illustrator – 2014)

Texas 2x2 Reading List

No Dogs Allowed! (2012)

Starry Safari (2006)

Babies on the Go (2004)

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award

Take Your Pet to School Day (Nominee – 2021)

Iowa Goldfinch Award

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper (Nominee – 2012)

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Associated Authors

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Chuck Groenink Illustrator

Jane Dyer Illustrator

Suzanne Kaufman Illustrator

Joanne Lew-Vriethoff Illustrator

Kristin Sorra Illustrator

Tricia Tusa Illustrator

David McPhail Illustrator

You Byun Illustrator

Linda S. Wingerter Illustrator

Statistics

Works: 48
Members: 3,360
Popularity: #7,592
Rating: 3.8

Reviews: 164
ISBNs: 149
Languages: 4

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Outside My Window (July 2018)

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