Robert Norman Munsch, C.M. (born June 11, 1945) is a U.S.-born Canadian children's author. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

Personal Life and Career

Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Fordham University in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and from Boston University in 1971 with a Master of Arts degree in anthropology.^{[citation needed]} “Pittsburgh” redirects here. ... Fordham University is a private, coeducational research university[2] in the United States, with three residential campuses located in and around New York City. ... A B.A. issued from the University of Tennessee. ... History studies time in human terms. ... For the similarly named institution in Chestnut Hill, see Boston College. ... A Master of Arts is a postgraduate academic masters degree awarded by universities in North America and the United Kingdom (excluding the ancient universities of Scotland and Oxbridge. ... Anthropology (from Greek: ἀνθρωπος, anthropos, human being; and λόγος, logos, knowledge) is the study of humanity. ...

He studied to become a Jesuit priest, but decided he would rather work with children after jobs at orphanages and daycare centres.^{[citation needed]} In 1973, he received a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University. The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... The Master of Education (M.Ed or M.A.E.) is a degree conferred by American institutions for educators moving on in their field. ... Tufts University is a private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts, suburbs of Boston. ...

In 1975 he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph as a Lecturer and as an Assistant Professor. The University of Guelph is a medium-sized university located in Guelph, Ontario, established in 1964. ... Nickname: Motto: Faith, Fidelity and Progress Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario County Wellington County City Wards There are 6 Wards Founded April 23, 1827 Incorporated April 23, 1879 Government  - Mayor Karen Farbridge (elected November 2006)  - Governing Body Guelph City Council  - MPs Brenda Chamberlain (LPC)  - MPPs Liz Sandals (OLP) Area  - City...

In Guelph he was encouraged to publish the many stories he made up for the children he worked with.^{[citation needed]}

Munsch's wife delivered two stillborn babies in 1979 and 1980; out of the tragedy, he produced one of his best-known books, Love You Forever, which has sold 20,000,000 copies in North America. The Munschs have since become adoptive parents. The expected result of pregnancy is the birth of a living child. ... Book cover illustrated by Sheila McGraw Love You Forever is a short book written by Robert Munsch and published in 1986. ...

Munsch has obsessive-compulsive disorder and has also suffered from manic depression. [1].

Writing style

Munsch is well known for his manic storytelling methods, with exaggerated expressions and acted voices. He makes up his stories in front of audiences and refines them through repeated tellings. He has said "It takes 200 tellings for a story to get good."^{[citation needed]}

His stories do not have a recurring single character. Instead the characters are based on the children to whom he first told the story (including his own children).^{[citation needed]} He often performs at children's festivals and appears at elementary schools, sometimes unannounced. He is a bestselling author in both the United States and Canada, and has sold over 30 million books, more than any other Canadian author. In 1999 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. See also: 1998 in literature, other events of 1999, 2000 in literature, list of years in literature. ... Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ...

Books

• 50 Below Zero (December 1985)
• Aaron's Hair (April 2002)
• Alligator Baby (September 1997)
• Andrew's Loose Tooth (May 1999)
• Angela's Airplane (October 1988)
• Boo! (August 2004)
• The Boy in the Drawer
• Class Clown (2007)
• The Dark(1979)
• David's Father (November 1983)
• Deep Snow (2006)
• The Fire Station
• From Far Away (September 1995)
• Get Me Another One (February 1996)
• Get Out of Bed (April 2002)
• The Giant
• Good Families Don't (August 1991)
• I Have To Go! (April 1987)
• I'm So Embarrassed! (June 2006)
• Jonathan Cleaned Up-Then He Heard A Sound (January 1981)
• Lighthouse
• Love You Forever (October 1986)
• Makeup Mess (April 2002)
• Millicent and The Wind
• Mmm, Cookies
• Moira's Birthday
• More Pies
• Mortimer
• Mud Puddle (January 1979)
• Murmel Murmel Murmel (November 1982)
• No Clean Clothes (2006)
• The Paper Bag Princess (May 1980)
• Pigs!
• Playhouse
• A Promise is a Promise (February 1992)
• Purple Green and Yellow (August 1992)
• Ribbon Rescue (April 2002)
• Sandcastle Contest
• Show and Tell
• Smelly Socks
• Something Good
• Stephanie's Ponytail
• Thomas' Snowsuit
• Up, Up, Down
• Wait and See
• We Share EVERYTHING!
• Where is Gah-Ning?
• Zoom

Book cover illustrated by Sheila McGraw Love You Forever is a short book written by Robert Munsch and published in 1986. ... The Paper Bag Princess is a childrens book written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko. ...

References

• Canadian Who's Who 1997. Retrieved on May 8, 2006.

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External links

• The Official Robert Munsch Website
• AuthorViews video interview
• Robert Munsch bio on Annick Press website