What do Barack Obama, Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Lee Curtis, Peyton Manning, Madonna, Steve Martin, Jeff Foxworthy and Julie Andrews all have in common? They and many other celebrities have written a children’s book. Actually, it’s pretty amazing how many celebrities have written children’s books. Let me just say… Most celebrities should stay away from writing books for children because they just aren’t very good at it! The majority of books by celebrities that I read for this piece were just plain awful.
There are a few exceptions to the previous statement. So, let’s look at the positive side of this topic and explore some of the better written books by celebrities.
We’ll start off with…
Jamie Lee Curtis can write! She has penned 9 books including my favorite, Is There Really a Human Race? It’s about our journey in life and the choices we make along the way. Each of her books explores themes such as self-esteem, imagination, and family. Her books are geared at the preschool through grade 3 crowd. Check out her newest book, My Mommy Hung the Moon. It’s a love story between a mom and her child.
Next up…
Bill Cosby! He created a series of beginning reader books based on the character, Little Bill. Since these are easy reader books, the writing is simplistic. But, I do like how Cosby handles issues that kids deal with in a caring and loving manner. Each book includes a page to caregivers from a child psychologist regarding the topic of that book.
And finally…
Julie Andrews has paired with her daughter to write a series of books about princesses. The Very Fairy Princess, The Very Fairy Princess Takes the Stage and their latest, The Very Fairy Princess: Here Comes the Flower Girl! all deal with letting your inner “sparkle” out. The illustrations are beautiful and compliment the text well. Take a look at the trailer for The Very Fairy Princess.
So, here you have three celebrity authors that are worth checking out. Do you have a favorite book by a celebrity?
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Sarah @ Stay At Home Educator says
What a great idea for a post! Well done. I’m putting those book on reserve at our library!
Jodie says
Thank you and welcome.
Jackie Higgins says
Oh, I agree with the Jamie Lee Curtis books. They’re very good. Also, I love Bill Cosby! I haven’t read Julie Andrew’s books. I’ll have to check them out. How about bloggers that write books? Have you read the pioneer woman’s book about her dog Charlie? I wondered if it was any good. She’s a good writer on her blog, I wondered how it transferred to writing kid lit.
Jodie says
I haven’t had a chance to read Ree’s book yet. I’d be curious though.
Jenny says
My son, who is 2 1/2, loves the Charlie book! It has been one of his favorites for about 6 months now and he can retell it on his own.
Tonya Dirksen says
Thanks for the review on celebrity books! I have not read any from Jamie Lee Curtis but have always wondered how well they were written. I’ll have to check them out at the library!
Thanks,
Tonya