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Robie Harris (1940-2024) Children’s book author. Robie Harris was born in Buffalo, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.

Full Name

Robie H. Harris

Locations

ErieNew York

Author's Timeline


1940

Birth

Erie County: Robie Harris was born Robie Heilbrun in Buffalo, New York, on April 3, 1940.

1962

Other Life Event

Ms. Harris moved to New York City in 1962.

1966

Other Life Event

New York County: Ms. Harris received a master’s in teaching from the Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan, New York, in 1966.

1977

Literary Work

Before You Were Three: How You Began to Walk, Talk, Explore, and Have Feelings
Delacorte Press
0440005272 / 978-0440005278
Children’s book co-written with Elizabeth Levy.

1978

Literary Work

Don’t Forget to Come Back
Knopf
Children’s book.

1981

Literary Work

I Hate Kisses
Random House Inc.
039484324X / 978-0394843247
Children’s book.

1994

Literary Work

It’s Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, and Sexual Health
Candlewick Press
1564021998 / 978-1564021991
Children’s book.

1999

Literary Work

It’s So Amazing!: A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families
Candlewick
0763600512 / 978-0763600518
Children’s book.

2001

Literary Work

Goodbye Mousie
Margaret K. McElderry
0689832176 / 978-0689832178
Children’s book.

2006

Literary Work

It’s NOT the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families, and Friends
Candlewick
0763600474 / 978-0763600471
Children’s book.

2012

Literary Work

Who's in My Family?: All About Our Families
Candlewick Press
0763636312 / 978-0763636319
Children’s book.

2013

Literary Work

What's in There?: All about You Before You Were Born
Candlewick Press
0763636304 / 978-0763636302
Children’s book.

2018

Literary Work

CRASH! BOOM! A Math Tale
Candlewick Press
0763678279 / 978-0763678272
Children’s book.

2024

Residence

New York County: Ms. Harris lived in Manhattan, New York, at the time of her death.

2024

Death

New York County: Robie Harris died in a hospital in Manhattan, New York, on January 6, 2024.

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