Joanna Cole

Joanna Cole has taught elementary school, worked with a news magazine, and was for several years a senior editor of children’s books. Today she is a full-time author writing for children. Among the dozens of highly praised children’s books she has written are The Magic School Bus books. She has compiled numerous anthologies, including several with Stephanie Calmenson. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and daughter.

Spider's Lunch

Spider's Lunch

Joanna Cole; Illustrated by Ron Broda
You Can't Smell a Flower with Your Ear!

You Can't Smell a Flower with Your Ear!

Joanna Cole; Illustrated by Mavis Smith
Ready, Set, Read!

Ready, Set, Read!

Joanna Cole
The Missing Tooth

The Missing Tooth

Joanna Cole
Norma Jean, Jumping Bean Hungry, Hungry Sharks!

Hungry, Hungry Sharks!

Joanna Cole; illustrated by Patricia Wynne
Best-Loved Folktales of the World

Best-Loved Folktales of the World

Selected and with an Introduction by Joanna Cole