Children's book Author

Eileen Spinelli

Biography

Eileen fell in love with words and decided to become a writer as a young child at Sellers Memorial Library. She is the author of many children’s books, along with being a mother and a grandmother, and currently lives with her husband, Jerry Spinelli, who is also an author in Pennsylvania. When she is not writing books (which she does longhand, and then on an electric typewriter), she enjoys drinking tea, picking herbs, trying on hats and star-gazing with her husband.

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I Am Kind to Myself
We're Better Together
One Earth
Love You Always
Thankful
Cold Snap
Miss Fox's Class Gets It Wrong
Jonah's Whale
Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up
Miss Fox's Class Earns a Field Trip
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I Am Kind to Myself
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · September 5, 2023

I Am Kind to Myself

By Eileen Spinelli · With Ekaterina Trukhan

Empower kids with affirmations to navigate emotions and build self-confidence.

26 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
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We're Better Together

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover how teamwork and compassion can change the world, even for the youngest among us.

Silly Tilly

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009

A goose's antics stop, leaving the farm dull and lifeless.

The Best Story

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

A girl must find her own voice to win a story contest at the library.

Someday

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young girl dreams of future artistic greatness while helping her dad paint.

Thankful

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Discover the joy in everyday blessings and the power of gratitude through whimsical rhymes.

Sophie's Masterpiece

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

A spider artist's masterpiece could change everything at a boardinghouse that fears her.

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32

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Illustrated

23

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Picture books

27

Chapter books

2

Board books

3

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Sale price
$1398

I Am Kind to Myself

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2023

Empower kids with affirmations to navigate emotions and build self-confidence.

Sale price
$1248

We're Better Together

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Discover how teamwork and compassion can change the world, even for the youngest among us.

One Earth

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

Discover simple ways to protect our planet in this engaging picture book.

Love You Always

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover the love that nurtures a child's life from every branch of their family tree.

Thankful
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$1597

Thankful

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Discover the joy in everyday blessings and the power of gratitude through whimsical rhymes.

Cold Snap

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

A town battles a relentless freeze until a warm surprise thaws their spirits.

Miss Fox's Class Gets It Wrong

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Why is Miss Fox hiding? Discover the truth behind the rumors.

Jonah's Whale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A stormy sea calls Whale to a divine mission.

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$759

Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Tired students need a wellness boost to thrive.

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$759

Miss Fox's Class Earns a Field Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A class's fundraising for a theme park trip spirals into chaos.

The Dancing Pancake

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Bindi navigates family changes and new beginnings at a quirky diner. Can she find her place in this new life?

Buzz

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A bumblebee must overcome self-doubt to fly again and save a friend.

Two to Cuddle

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2009

A day of shared moments between mother and child.

Silly Tilly
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$958

Silly Tilly

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2009

A goose's antics stop, leaving the farm dull and lifeless.

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$799

Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Can a class maintain peace during a challenging week?

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$958

Miss Fox's Class Goes Green

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A teacher's green initiative inspires a school-wide eco-revolution.

The Best Story
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The Best Story

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

A girl must find her own voice to win a story contest at the library.

Heat Wave

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

Lumberville swelters as quirky townsfolk seek relief from an unyielding heatwave.

Someday
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$1797

Someday

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young girl dreams of future artistic greatness while helping her dad paint.

Summerhouse Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Sophie fears her favorite summer tradition may change forever.

The Best Time of Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

A farm's day unfolds from dawn to dusk in a rhythmic dance.

I Know It's Autumn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Discover autumn's charm through falling leaves and cozy mornings.

Do You Have A Hat?

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2004

Discover the unique stories behind iconic hats and their famous wearers. Do you have a hat story too?

While You Are Away

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Children navigate emotions during a parent's absence.

Three Pebbles and a Song

Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2003

Can Moses's playful spirit warm his family's practical hearts before the snow arrives?

Bath Time

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2003

A bathtub overflows with toys, leaving no room for a child.

Sophie's Masterpiece
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$1899

Sophie's Masterpiece

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

A spider artist's masterpiece could change everything at a boardinghouse that fears her.

When Mama Comes Home Tonight

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 1998

A working mother's return transforms bedtime into a cherished ritual.

Boy, Can He Dance!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A boy's passion for dance clashes with his father's culinary dreams.

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1991

A mysterious package changes a lonely man's life forever.

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Thanksgiving chaos threatens dinner; can the Tappletons find a way to celebrate without a feast?

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch (Turtleback School & Library)

Picture Book · Ages 5–8

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Eileen Spinelli's books.

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Anne Kennedy

Illustrator / 4 shared books

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