Dori Chaconas

1 series 11 books in order

Dori Chaconas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1938. The second child in a family of seven, Dori fell into the role of storyteller, nursery rhyme singer, and general entertainer for her siblings. She claims she learned about story pacing early. If the story action lagged, her fidgety audience would either scatter or start a poking war.She has been married to Nick, her high school sweetheart, for 44 years. Everyone says the romance will last. They raised four daughters, and are now enjoying three grandsons—especially Grandpa, having been outnumbered by women all those years.When their daughters were young, Dori wrote for them. She published three picture books and more than fifty stories in children's magazines. In the 70's, her interest turned to yarn embroidery design and she sold designs to major needlework companies and national magazines.In 1997, Dori started writing stories again, partly to keep her grandsons from fidgeting or starting poking wars. Her stories reflect the warmth of family life. Dori gives credit to her parents for giving her a strong sense of family, and to her children and grandchildren for keeping it alive.

Known for
Cork and Fuzz

Series by Dori Chaconas

Cork and Fuzz

11 books in order · 2010–2016

  1. Cover of Best Friends

    Best Friends

    2010 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play…

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  2. Cover of Short and Tall

    Short and Tall

    2010 · Dori Chaconas

    Even though Cork is a short muskrat and Fuzz is a tall possum, they can still be best friends. Or can they? ?I am older,? Cork said. ?I need to be…

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  3. Cover of Good Sports

    Good Sports

    2010 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to win at games. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to win at games. Two best friends. Both like to win. What…

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  4. Cover of The Collectors

    The Collectors

    2010 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz is a tall possum who also likes to collect shiny stones. Fuzz tries to collect a…

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  5. Cover of Finders Keepers

    Finders Keepers

    2011 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to find things. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to keep things. Fuzz wants to keep Cork's lost stone when he finds…

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  6. Cover of The Babysitters

    The Babysitters

    2014 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to help out. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to help himself. Cork is babysitting a porcupine, and he needs Fuzz's…

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  7. Cover of The Swimming Lesson

    The Swimming Lesson

    2014 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to help out. Fuzz is a tall possum who likes to help himself. Cork is babysitting a porcupine, and he needs Fuzz's…

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  8. Cover of No Fooling

    No Fooling

    2014 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a muskrat who likes small, safe adventures. Fuzz is a possum who likes big, exciting adventures. When Fuzz convinces Cork to go with him on a…

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  9. Cover of Wait a Minute

    Wait a Minute

    2015 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who knows how to wait, and Fuzz is a tall possum who doesn’t like to wait for anything. When a round, yellow object floats…

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  10. Cover of Spring Cleaning

    Spring Cleaning

    2016 · Dori Chaconas

    Cork is a short muskrat who likes to clean. Fuzz is a tall possum who would rather play than tidy. When Cork tells Fuzz to help with chores, Fuzz…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Dori Chaconas written?

We list 11 books by Dori Chaconas across 1 series, published between 2010–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Dori Chaconas's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Best Friends.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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