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Tedd Arnold (1949- )

Tedd Arnold was born on January 20, 1949 in Elmira, New York. He grew up in Elmira, on a farm in Pennsylvania and in Gainesville, Florida. He received a fine arts degree from the University of Florida. His titles include:Hi! Fly Guy, Axle Annie, Five Ugly Monsters, Huggly and the Toy Monster, Huggly's Pizza, My Dog Never Says Please, My Working Mom, No More Water in the Tub, and No Jumping on the Bed!
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Tedd Arnold's son Walter was the inspiration for one of his books, find out at this site from the author that features biographical information, a kids' art gallery, a step-by-step look at how he illustrates books, and even a cat who likes reading and a visit from Flat Stanley. Source: Tedd Arnold Intended Audience: Students/General Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Tedd Arnold's Books - Facebook profile Photos
You can learn more about the author/illustrator and see some of his artwork on his Facebook page. Maybe he'll friend you! Source: Facebook Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Tedd Arnold profile Photos Lesson Plans
Tedd Arnold has had a number of interesting jobs, including worm counter! Find out what else he has done at this site that features a biography, booklist, and reviews of one of his books. Source: Scholastic Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Just One More Book: Tedd Arnold Photos Audio
Listen to this podcast with the Tedd Arnold and learn more about choosing the best words and the process of illustrating a book. Source: Just One More Book Intended Audience: Teachers Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Who Wrote That?Featuring Tedd Arnold profile
When he was in the army, Tedd Arnold discovered he could get out of boring work by offering to paint murals on the barracks walls. Find out more about the author/illustrator in this article. Source: Patricia Newman Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

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Tedd Arnold has three tips for kids who want to write or illustrate. Find out what they are in this interview. Source: Kids Bookshelf Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Tedd Arnold profile
When he is not working on a book, Tedd Arnold enjoys coin collecting. Find out what his other interests are in this profile. Source: Penguin Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Tedd Arnold profile
So why does Tedd Arnold spell Tedd with two "d's" Find out in this interview conducted by kids from Canyon River Elementary School in San Diego, California. Source: ThinkQuest Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No


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Say What You Mean, Please
Suggested activities and student activity sheet that explore idioms using Tedd Arnold book Say What You Mean, Please as inspiration. Source: Scholastic

What Are Idioms? - Gr. 3-5
After listening to More Parts by Tedd Arnold read aloud, students distinguish between literal and figurative meaning by using a graphic organizer, playing an online game, and incorporating an idiom into their writing. Source: Alabama Learning Exchange

Learning With Technology & Literature - Gr. K
After reading the book, Parts, students draw a picture on the computer using a drawing program about the part of the book that they liked best. Source: Valdosta State University

Hi, Fly Guy!
Suggested activities for the book Hi, Fly Guy! Source: Illinois School Library Media Association

Figurative Language: Teaching Idioms - Gr. 3-5
In this lesson that uses Tedd Arnold's book More Parts, students explore figurative language with a focus on the literal versus the metaphorical translations of idioms. Source: Read Write Think

No Jumping On The Bed
Review of the book along with comprehension questions and literacy activities. Source: Reading is Good

Tedd Arnold's Zany New Book, Parts
Review of the book for educators with some suggested classroom uses. Source: Education World