Steven Kroll (1941–2011)
Author of The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
About the Author
Steven Kroll was born in Manhattan, New York on August 11, 1941. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in American history and literature in 1962, he worked as an editor of books for adults in London, England, and New York City. In the early 1970s, a children's book editor urged show more him to try his hand at writing for children, and he began what would become his career. His first picture book, Is Milton Missing?, was published in 1975. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 95 picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels including The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, Jungle Bullies, That Makes Me Mad, Sweet America, Pooch on the Loose, and When I Dream of Heaven. He died from complications of gastrointestinal surgery on March 8, 2011 at the age of 69. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Steven Kroll
By the Dawn's Early Light 1 copy
Doctor on an Elephant 1 copy
The Best Valentine Ever 1 copy
Looking for Daniela: A Romantic Adventure by Kroll, Steven, Lobel, Anita (1988) Library Binding (1800) 1 copy
STORIES JESUS HEARD 1 copy
Associated Works
Cricket Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 6, February 1976 — Contributor — 2 copies
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- Legal name
- Kroll, Steven Lawrence
- Birthdate
- 1941-08-11
- Date of death
- 2011-03-08
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Place of death
- Manhattan, New York, USA
- Cause of death
- complications of gastrointestinal surgery
- Places of residence
- Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
New York, New York, USA
London, England, UK - Education
- Harvard University (BA|1962 - American History and Literature)
- Occupations
- editor
author
illustrator - Relationships
- Beckett, Kathleen (spouse)
- Organizations
- former editor; Chatto & Windus; London, England, UK
former editor; Transatlantic Review literary magazine; London, England, UK
former editor; Holt, Rinehart & Winston; New York, New York, USA
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Statistics
- Works
- 112
- Also by
- 4
- Members
- 16,582
- Popularity
- #1,366
- Rating
- 3.6
- Reviews
- 176
- ISBNs
- 312
- Languages
- 4
- Favorited
- 1
- Touchstones
- 31
Originally published in 1991, The Squirrels' Thanksgiving is the second seasonal picture book I have read from author/illustrator team Steven Kroll and Jeni Bassett, after their The Biggest Pumpkin Ever. Like that other book, it features anthropomorphic animals, using them in this case to explore family dynamics at the holidays, and to emphasize that sometimes, the people who annoy us from day to day, really aren't that bad. I'm not sure what it says, that this insight must come from an example of truly poor behavior—no hope of future character development for Penny and Chuck is offered in the narrative—but leaving that aside, I think many children will be able to identify with this tale of siblings squabbling at the holidays. The accompanying artwork isn't a standout, but is cute enough. I'm not honestly sure I would strongly recommend this one, save perhaps to picture book audiences looking for stories which address sibling rivalry at the holidays.… (more)