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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · April 10, 2025
Marabella's Moment
A shy artist transforms her schoolyard with vibrant chalk art, revealing hidden beauty.
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Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Biography
Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the Author and Illustrator of over 60 books for children. Maryann’s books, “Janine” and “Janine and the Field Day Finish”, (A 2016 ILA Teacher’s Pick) were inspired by her daughter, Janine. (www.janinesparty.com). Other recent books include, “Same Way Ben” (Albert Whitman 2019), “The Belonging Tree” (Christy Ottaviano Books 2020) and “The Power of YET” (Abrams 2021). Maryann grew up in Boston (depicted in her favorite book “Bus Route to Boston”) and now lives in Maine where she is busy on her next book. She loves to connect with kids in classrooms, in person or virtually, to inspire kindness, creativity and literacy.
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At a glance
Book Stats
27
Authored
15
Illustrated
11
Collaborators
Picture books
25
Chapter books
4
Board books
1
Publishing timeline
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Publication timeline from 1982 to 2025.
Book mix
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Book type breakdown: 25 picture books, 4 chapter books, 1 board books.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Maryann Cocca-Leffler's books.