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(1919-2011) Writer, poet. Florence Parry Heide was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and died in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Full Name

Florence Parry Heide

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1919

BIRTH

Florence Fisher Parry was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 27, 1919.

1939

RESIDENCE

Ms. Heide moved to New York City in 1939 and worked in advertising and public relations.

1969

LITWORK

Some Things Are Scary


Children's book.

1971

LITWORK

The Shrinking Of Treehorn
New York: Holiday House.

Children's book.

1975

LITWORK

Growing Anyway Up
Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Children's book.

1975

LITWORK

When The Sad One Comes To Stay
Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Children's book.

1981

LITWORK

Treehorn's Treasure


Children's book.

1984

LITWORK

Treehorn's Wish


Children's book.

1996

LITWORK

Oh, Grow Up!: Poems To Help You Survive Your Parents, Chores, School, An d Other Afflictions
New York: Orchard Books.

Children's poetry, written with her daughter, Roxanne Heide Pierce.

2009

LITWORK

Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale Of The Girl Who Floated
New York: Schwartz & Wade.

Children's book.

2010

LITWORK

Always Listen To Your Mother
New York: Hyperion Books.

Children's book.

2010

LITWORK

Dillweed's Revenge
Boston: Harcourt Children's Books.

Children's book.

2011

DEATH

Florence Parry Heide died at her home in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in October 2011.

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