Nancy Carlson

Author of Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

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About the Author

Children's author and illustrator, Nancy Carlson was born and raised in Edina, Minnesota. Ever since kindergarten she knew that was what she wanted to do. She attended the Minneapolis College of Art and Design where she majored in printmaking. Nancy has written and illustrated over 40 titles. Some show more of her titles include the Louann Pig series, Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come, How to Lose All Your Friends, and It's Not My Fault. They address some of the challenges faced by kids and how to positively deal with them. In recognition of her works, Nancy has earned several awards including the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and Children's Book Council and the Minnesota Children's Museum Great Friends to Kids Award. Nancy currently resides in Minnesota. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Nancy Carlson

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Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! (1999) 2,302 copies

I Like Me! (1988) 2,006 copies

ABC I Like Me! (1997) 854 copies

How to Lose All Your Friends (1994) 471 copies

First Grade, Here I Come! (2006) 245 copies

Arnie and the New Kid (1990) 219 copies

Hooray for Grandparents' Day! (2000) 216 copies

Take Time to Relax! (1991) 199 copies

Harriet's Halloween Candy (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1982) 193 copies

A Visit to Grandma's (1991) 180 copies

My Best Friend Moved Away (1980) 168 copies

Get Up and Go! (2006) 153 copies

There's a Big, Beautiful World Out There! (2002) 149 copies

My Family is Forever (2004) 146 copies

How About a Hug! (2001) 138 copies

Louanne Pig in the Mysterious Valentine (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1985) 137 copies

Smile a Lot! (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (2002) 126 copies

Henry's Show and Tell (2004) 125 copies

I Don't Like to Read! (2007) 119 copies

Harriet's Recital (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1982) 109 copies

Harriet and the Roller Coaster (1982) 105 copies

Henry's 100 Days of Kindergarten (2004) 104 copies

Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1983) 93 copies

Start Saving, Henry! (2009) 75 copies

Louanne Pig in Making the Team (1985) 73 copies

Louanne Pig in the Perfect Family (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1985) 70 copies

It's going to be perfect (1998) 68 copies

Sit Still! (1996) 68 copies

Henry's Amazing Imagination (2008) 65 copies

Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors (1983) 61 copies

Arnie Goes to Camp (Picture Puffins) (1988) 59 copies

Harriet and Walt (Picture Puffins) (1982) 58 copies

Louanne Pig in Witch Lady (1985) 58 copies

Loudmouth George and the Big Race (1983) 57 copies

Harriet and George's Christmas Treat (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (2001) 57 copies

Life Is Fun! (Picture Puffins) (1993) 56 copies

Harriet and the Garden (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1982) 54 copies

Arnie and the Stolen Markers (Picture Puffins) (1987) 53 copies

Bunnies and their sports (1987) 51 copies

Louanne Pig in the Talent Show (1985) 50 copies

Snowden (1997) 50 copies

Bunnies and Their Hobbies (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1984) 49 copies

Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1983) 48 copies

It's Not My Fault! (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (2003) 43 copies

Henry and the Valentine Surprise (2008) 42 copies

Henry and the Bully (2010) 42 copies

Poor Carl (1989) 34 copies

Think Big! (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1997) 31 copies

Armond Goes to a Party: A book about Asperger’s and friendship (2014) 29 copies

Sometimes You Barf (Nancy Carlson Picture Books) (2014) 28 copies

This Morning Sam Went to Mars: A book about paying attention (2013) 26 copies

What If It Never Stops Raining? (1992) 24 copies

Arnie and the Skateboard Gang (1995) 23 copies

Loudmouth George and the Cornet (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (1983) 20 copies

Think Happy! (2009) 16 copies

Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance (Nancy Carlson's Neighborhood) (2007) 15 copies

The Harriet treasury: A collection of three classic books (1998) 11 copies

The Masked Maverick (1994) — Illustrator — 10 copies

It's okay to ask! (2014) 6 copies

Hard Drivin' Man (1983) 6 copies

Harriet and the Roller Coaster - With Japanese Translation (1993) 5 copies

Skryt-georg Och De Nya Grannarna ("Loudmouth George and the New Neighbors" in SWEDISH) (1983) 3 copies

(HOW TO LOSE ALL YOUR FRIENDS)) BY Carlson, Nancy(Author)Paperback{How to Lose All Your Friends} on 01 Apr-1997 3 copies

Warmer with Hats and Mittens (2018) 3 copies

There's a Big Beautiful World out There! 2 copies

Lenore's big break (1992) — Illustrator — 2 copies

Look Out Kindergarden Here I Come 2 copies

How About a Hug? by Nancy Carlson (2001-10-29) (1716) 2 copies

Think Happy! by Carlson, Nancy L. (2009) Library Binding (1800) 1 copy

Nina Bailarina (1992) 1 copy

Elliot the Moose 1 copy

Rebirth of Leftovers (2005) 1 copy

Water: Sources - Use - Conservation (2014) 1 copy

My Best Friend Moved Away (c.2) 1 copy

Louanne Pig in Making the Team, 2nd Edition (Nancy Carlson Picture Books) (2021) 1 copy

kindergarten, Here I come! 1 copy

Get Up and Go! Level K Reader 1 copy

Smile A Lot Social Rules 1 copy

Arnie 1 copy

A B C I Like Me! [Hardcover] [1997] (Author) Nancy Carlson 1 copy

I Like Me! Mini Books & Mirror Set (2004) 1 copy

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Lenore's Big Break (Picture Puffins) (1992) — Illustrator — 17 copies

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Common Knowledge

Legal name: Carlson, Nancy Lee
Other names: Carlson, Nancy L.
Birthdate: 1953-10-10
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Edina, Minnesota, USA
Places of residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Education: Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Awards and honors: Minnesota Children's Museum Great Friends to Kids Award

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I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson

A cute, body-positive picture book about loving yourself and being comfortable with who you are. Really great for younger readers but I loved it too! :)

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