Children's book Author & Illustrator

Debbie Tilley

Biography

Debbie Tilley’s other books include Dinosaur Dinner, Riddleicious, Riddleightful, and Oops! She lives in southern California with her two cats, Vinnie and Howard, and Millie the dog.

Boy, Were We Wrong About the Human Body!
Babies Don't Eat Pizza
Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better
Swimming Upstream
Summer with Elisa
Hey Little Ant
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!
Ever-Clever Elisa
"E" Is for Elisa
Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business
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Boy, Were We Wrong About the Human Body!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · October 20, 2015

Boy, Were We Wrong About the Human Body!

By Debbie Tilley · With Kathleen V. Kudlinski

Explore how ancient myths about the human body were debunked through modern science.

32 pages· 1,276 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings
Hardcover
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Hey Little Ant

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1998

An ant begs a child to reconsider squishing it.

Babies Don't Eat Pizza

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

A new sibling arrives, sparking curiosity and questions about life with a baby.

Swimming Upstream

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2002

Navigate the rollercoaster of middle school through captivating poems.

Series
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$759

Busybody Nora

Chapter Book · 1976

A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.

Boy, Were We Wrong About the Human Body!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Explore how ancient myths about the human body were debunked through modern science.

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

A family reunion's seating plan spirals into chaos.

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11

Illustrated

7

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8

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Babies Don't Eat Pizza
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$1697

Babies Don't Eat Pizza

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009

A new sibling arrives, sparking curiosity and questions about life with a baby.

Elisa Michaels, Bigger & Better

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A second grader tackles chaos, siblings, and a chocolate-filled day.

Swimming Upstream
Sale price
$759

Swimming Upstream

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2002

Navigate the rollercoaster of middle school through captivating poems.

Summer with Elisa

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

Elisa's summer challenge: outshine her brother and save the family vacation.

Hey Little Ant
Sale price
$1797

Hey Little Ant

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1998

An ant begs a child to reconsider squishing it.

Sale price
$499

Ever-Clever Elisa

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Elisa navigates first grade, seeking independence amidst school adventures and family celebrations.

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$404

"E" Is for Elisa

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1991

Elisa defies frustration with imaginative adventures and unexpected solutions.

Rip-Roaring Russell

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1983

Russell navigates nursery school adventures while longing for home.

Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business

Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 1977

Nora navigates privacy and friendship challenges in apartment life.

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$759

Busybody Nora

Chapter Book · 1976

A curious girl plans a party to meet all her neighbors.

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Johanna Hurwitz

Author / 7 shared books

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