Children's book Author

Mitchell Sharmat

Biography

Mitchell Sharmat, a graduate of Harvard University, has written numerous picture books, easy readers, and novels, and is a contributor to many textbook reading programs. He is best known for the classic Gregory, the Terrible Eater, a Reading Rainbow Feature Selection and a New York Times Critics’ Pick. In Mitchell Sharmat’s honor, The Sharmat Collection, displaying the books he has written, was established at the Harvard Graduate School of Education by the Munroe C. Gutman Library.

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Book Stats

11

Authored

0

Illustrated

6

Collaborators

Picture books

2

Chapter books

9

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The Sly Spy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990

Olivia Sharp uncovers hidden truths to solve her friends' problems.

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The Pizza Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1989

A young detective uncovers hidden truths to help friends solve their problems.

Gregory, the Terrible Eater
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Gregory, the Terrible Eater

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

A goat craves human food, defying his family's bizarre diet.

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