Diane Goode

Diane Goode

  • 5 stars across 9 books
Elise Primavera is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Auntie Claus series and the popular Ms. Rapscott's Girls. She is also the author of the Louise the Big Cheese books and other award-winning titles. She lives in New Jersey, and you can visit her at ElisePrimavera.com. Diane Goode is the illustrator of dozens of beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including several written by Cynthia Rylant: Alligator Boy; When I Was Young in the Mountains, a Caldecott Honor Book; and most recently, Baby Face: A Book of Love for Baby. She is also the illustrator of President Pennybaker and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life, both by Kate Feiffer. She lives and works in Watchung, New Jersey, with her husband, David, and their two dogs, Jack and Daisy.
5th October 2017

When I Grow Up

Inspired by Tim Minchin's hit song WHEN I GROW UP from MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the book takes a humorous ye... MoreWhen I Grow Up

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19th July 2011

Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants

Louise the Big Cheese is determined to make the grade in school this year and that means straight As. But she's stuck wi... MoreLouise the Big Cheese and the Back-to-School Smarty-Pants

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4th May 2010

But I Wanted a Baby Brother!

Oliver is thrilled that his mother is expecting a baby and convinced that his new sibling will be the brother of his dre... MoreBut I Wanted a Baby Brother!

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8th February 2011

Louise the Big Cheese: Divine Diva

"Dream big" is Louise the Big Cheese's motto. But try though she might, she's just plain old Louise, no Cheese. When the... MoreLouise the Big Cheese: Divine Diva

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23rd February 2010

Louise the Big Cheese and the La-di-da Shoes

There’s nothing like a pair of sparkly, shiny, and pretty la-di-da shoes to bring out the Big Cheese in a girl. But Loui... MoreLouise the Big Cheese and the La-di-da Shoes

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10th August 2014

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