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Tricia Tusa

Biography

Tricia Tusa is an award-winning writer and illustrator of over forty books for young readers, including In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck, The Magic Hat by Mem Fox, and Follow Me, which she wrote and illustrated. She loves to make things, draw, paint, and print. This is Tricia’s first book for Roaring Brook Press. She lives in New Mexico.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?
A Violin for Elva
Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean
It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones!
The Sandwich Swap
In a Blue Room
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End
Fred Stays with Me!
The End of the Beginning
Treasure Map
The Ballad of Valentine
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Is That You, Eleanor Sue?
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 1, 2018

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

By Tricia Tusa

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

32 pages· 1,102 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 241 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
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Most Popular Tricia Tusa Books

The Sandwich Swap

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Can a sandwich ruin a friendship, or will differences unite them?

Treasure Map

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

A treasure map leads kids on a quest, where math skills unlock hidden secrets.

In a Blue Room

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A restless night turns magical as moonlight transforms a room into a dreamscape.

Fred Stays with Me!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A girl finds stability in her dog amidst her parents' divorce.

A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A snail's writing dream hits a snag. Can his ant friend help him find the next word?

A Violin for Elva

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015

A girl defies time to fulfill her dream of playing the violin.

At a glance

Book Stats

1

Authored

13

Illustrated

14

Collaborators

Picture books

10

Chapter books

3

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

A Violin for Elva
Sale price
$1597

A Violin for Elva

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015

A girl defies time to fulfill her dream of playing the violin.

Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

A bully's reign ends when someone finally stands up to her.

It's Monday, Mrs. Jolly Bones!

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2013

Mrs. Jolly Bones turns chores into whimsical adventures with her animal friends.

The Sandwich Swap
Sale price
$1699

The Sandwich Swap

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Can a sandwich ruin a friendship, or will differences unite them?

In a Blue Room
Sale price
$1600

In a Blue Room

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A restless night turns magical as moonlight transforms a room into a dreamscape.

A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End
Sale price
$1398

A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A snail's writing dream hits a snag. Can his ant friend help him find the next word?

Fred Stays with Me!
Sale price
$858

Fred Stays with Me!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A girl finds stability in her dog amidst her parents' divorce.

The End of the Beginning

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

A snail and an ant embark on a journey, encountering wondrous creatures and a friendly dragon.

Treasure Map
Sale price
$674

Treasure Map

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

A treasure map leads kids on a quest, where math skills unlock hidden secrets.

The Ballad of Valentine

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

A dreamy girl misses love letters from a secret admirer. Will she ever notice his affection?

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

A teacher nurtures children like a garden, helping them flourish.

The Magic Hat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7

A magic hat transforms townsfolk into animals, but a wizard's arrival changes everything.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Tricia Tusa's books.

01

Avi

Author / 2 shared books

02

A. E. Mikesell

Author / 1 shared book

03

Alison Jackson

Author / 1 shared book

04

Edith Pattou

Author / 1 shared book

05

Jane Lynch

Author / 1 shared book

06

Jim Averbeck

Author / 1 shared book

07

Kelly DiPucchio

Author / 1 shared book

08

Lara Embry PH.D.

Author / 1 shared book

09

Mary Lyn Ray

Author / 1 shared book

10

Mem Fox

Author / 1 shared book

11

Nancy Coffelt

Author / 1 shared book

12

Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah

Author / 1 shared book

13

Stuart J. Murphy

Author / 1 shared book

14

Warren Hanson

Author / 1 shared book

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