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Peggy Archer

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Gary, Indiana, The United States

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Peggy Archer grew up in Gary, Indiana with one sister and two brothers. She liked riding her bike in the summer and ice skating in the winter. She liked reading all year long. She enjoyed writing as a child, but it was not until she had children of her own that she began to write with the thought of being published.

Peggy writes fiction, poetry and non-fiction for children. A HIPPY-HOPPY TOAD, won the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators) Work-in-Progress award for picture book text. TURKEY SURPRISE was a NY Times bestseller.

When she is not writing she enjoys reading mysteries, doing puzzles, walking, line dancing, and spending time with her family.

She and her husband have six children and twelve grandchildren. A retir ...more

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Average rating: 3.71 · 693 ratings · 130 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Hippy-Hoppy Toad 3.77 avg rating — 364 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Turkey Surprise by Peggy Archer (Goodreads Author), Thor Wickstrom (Illustrations) 3.45 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2005 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Name That Dog by Peggy Archer (Goodreads Author), Stephanie Buscema (Illustrator) 3.85 avg rating — 130 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One of the Family (Little Golden Book) by Peggy Archer (Goodreads Author), Ruth Sanderson (Illustrator) 3.81 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 1983 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Dawn to Dreams: Poems for Busy Babies by Peggy Archer (Goodreads Author), Hanako Wakiyama (Illustrator) 3.83 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Find It! At Bedtime 3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Wheels Go 'Round 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Walter is a house who feels like a home amid the busy-ness and warm feeling of the family who lives there. When they move out, Walter feels lonely and hurt. He grows cold and when a new family moves in, he is far from welcoming. The little girl tells ...more
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Elise never went out, day or night. Then one day a paper airplane flies through her window, and the next day a little boy knocks at her door. A story of how a little bit of courage and friendship can change everything. Simple illustrations show more ...more
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Peggy Archer rated a book it was amazing Home for a While by Lauren Kerstein	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Calvin has lived in lots of foster homes before. Will this one be any different? A heart-warming story of feelings, kindness, and respect.
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Peggy Archer rated a book it was amazing Malik's Number Thoughts: A Story about OCD by Natalie Rompella	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Peggy Archer rated a book it was amazing Luna's Green Pet by Kirsten Pendreigh (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
When you live in an apartment with a strict NO PETS! policy, what's a girl who longs for a pet to do? Luna spies a discarded plant in a trash can and gives it lots of love. Watch the transformation as Luna uses her determination and creativity to hel ...more
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When you live in an apartment with a strict NO PETS! policy, what's a girl who longs for a pet to do? Luna spies a discarded plant in a trash can and gives it lots of love. Watch the transformation as Luna uses her determination and creativity to hel ...more
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Peggy Archer rated a book it was amazing Snow Dog, Go Dog by Deborah Heiligman	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Tinka loves the snow! She is a 'snow dog, a go dog, a running-to-and-fro dog. 'What happens when she becomes a 'wanders-far-away dog'? Will her owners find her? Find out in the rhythmic story with fun rhyme. Love the big and bold illustrations as wel ...more
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Peggy Archer rated a book it was amazing Library Girl: How Nancy Pearl Became America's Most Celebrated Librarian by Karen Henry Clark (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love the illustrations as well as the story of Nancy Pearl who started out as a quiet reader. One brave step was all it took to share her passion for reading with others and, as her confidence grew, to help others find their own dreams.
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ROAR! goes the... tiger? Or something else? Make your best guess in this book about animals in different vehicles.
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