Sharon Cromwell

  • 13

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 1997 to 2009

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Sharon Cromwell writes clear, child-centered nonfiction that answers everyday questions. Her book Why does my tummy rumble when I'm hungry? explains bodily sensations in simple language and lively illustrations, helping young readers make sense of hunger and digestion without jargon or scare tactics.

Cromwell’s approach pairs friendly explanations with playful details to keep curious kids engaged. She focuses on what children observe and wonder about, turning ordinary moments into learning opportunities that encourage questions, observation, and confidence around their changing bodies.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children's health questions • Short illustrated explanations • Early elementary nonfiction

Genres and themes: Children's nonfiction • Health & body basics • Educational picture books

Who this author is best for: Good for parents and teachers seeking simple, illustrated answers to young children's body-related questions.

Browse by topic (hunger, digestion, body functions) to find similar short, illustrated explanations.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Why does my tummy rumble when I'm hungry?

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 24 pages.

  2. How Do I Know It's Yucky?: And Other Questions About the Senses (Body Wise)

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  3. Why Can't I Fly?: And Other Questions About the Motor System (Body Wise)

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

  4. Why Do My Feet Fall Asleep?: And Other Questions About the Circulatory System (Bodywise)

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

  5. Why can't I breathe underwater?

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

  6. Why do I laugh or cry?

    Heinemann/Raintree • 1998 • quick commitment

  7. Arab Americans (American Immigrants)

    Rourke Publishing • 2007 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 48 pages.

  8. Why Does My Feet Fall Asleep? (Body Wise)

    Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division|Heinemann Library • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 24 pages.

  9. Dred Scott v. Sandford

    Compass Point Books • 2009 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  10. G.I. Joe in World War II

    Compass Point Books • 2008 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2008.

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