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Jean Van Leeuwen

Jean Van Leeuwen is the author of more than fifty children's books, including picture books, Easy-to-Read books, and middle-grade fiction. Ms. Van Leeuwen lives in a small town north of New York City with her husband, Bruce Gavril. She has two grown children, David and Elizabeth, and a young grandchild, who will surely inspire more stories.
Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth
Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day
Tales of Oliver Pig
Hannah of Fairfield
Amanda Pig, Schoolgirl
Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow
Going West
More Tales of Amanda Pig
Oliver, Amanda, and Grandmother Pig
Amanda Pig on Her Own
Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver
Tales of Amanda Pig

Books

Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth
Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day
Tales of Oliver Pig
Hannah of Fairfield
Amanda Pig, Schoolgirl
Oliver and Amanda and the Big Snow
Going West
More Tales of Amanda Pig
Oliver, Amanda, and Grandmother Pig
Amanda Pig on Her Own
Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver
Tales of Amanda Pig

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