Children's book Author & Illustrator

Matt Faulkner

Biography

Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Matt Faulkner has illustrated twenty-nine books and written and illustrated seven more since he began his career back in 1985. Matt is married to author and librarian Kristen Remenar.

What's the Big Deal About Freedom
What's the Big Deal About Americans
What's the Big Deal About Elections
What's the Big Deal About First Ladies
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
Groundhog's Dilemma
Trick or Treat on Monster Street
Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln
The Night Henry Ford Met Santa
You're on Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt
Thank You, Sarah
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What's the Big Deal About Freedom
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · February 11, 2020

What's the Big Deal About Freedom

By Matt Faulkner · With Ruby Shamir

Discover how Americans fought for freedom and rights through history.

64 pages
3.7/5 Goodreads · 38 ratings
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The Monster Who Ate My Peas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A boy trades with a monster to avoid eating peas, but the stakes keep rising.

Groundhog's Dilemma

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Groundhog's weather prediction causes chaos as he struggles to please everyone.

The Night Henry Ford Met Santa

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006

Henry Ford discovers a revolutionary idea at Santa's workshop.

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You're on Your Way, Teddy Roosevelt

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A young boy battles asthma, setting the stage for future greatness.

Elizabeth Started All the Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A woman defies societal limits, igniting a movement for equality and the right to vote.

What's the Big Deal About First Ladies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover how First Ladies shaped America beyond the White House.

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Illustrated

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Picture books

11

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All Matt Faulkner Books

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What's the Big Deal About Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Discover how Americans fought for freedom and rights through history.

What's the Big Deal About Americans

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover America's diverse roots through surprising historical trivia and cultural tales.

Sale price
$1799

What's the Big Deal About Elections

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Discover why voting matters and how elections shape our world.

Elizabeth Started All the Trouble
Sale price
$1797

Elizabeth Started All the Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A woman defies societal limits, igniting a movement for equality and the right to vote.

Groundhog's Dilemma
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$1797

Groundhog's Dilemma

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Groundhog's weather prediction causes chaos as he struggles to please everyone.

Trick or Treat on Monster Street

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A boy faces his fears on Monster Street, but his new friend hides a chilling secret.

Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln

Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Discover the pivotal moment that set young Lincoln on his path to greatness.

Thank You, Sarah

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

A determined editor fights to make Thanksgiving a national holiday against all odds.

The Monster Who Ate My Peas
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$795

The Monster Who Ate My Peas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A boy trades with a monster to avoid eating peas, but the stakes keep rising.

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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Matt Faulkner's books.

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Ruby Shamir

Author / 4 shared books

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