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Robert N. Munsch

1 series 10 books in order 3 standalone books

Robert Norman Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned a B.A. in History from Fordham University in 1969 and an M.A. in Anthropology from Boston University in 1971. After studying to become a Jesuit priest, he decided to work with children, earning a Master of Education in Child Studies from Tufts University in 1973. In 1975, he moved to Canada and worked at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Ontario. He also taught in the Department of Family Studies at the university. While in Guelph, he began publishing stories he had created for children. His first book, Mud Puddle, was published in 1979. After his wife experienced two stillborn births, he wrote his most famous book, Love You Forever, published in 1986. He and his wife later adopted three children. In August 2008, Munsch suffered a stroke that affected his speech. He has written over 50 children's books. He is a Canadian children's writer who was born in the United States.

Born
1945
Known for
A Bunch of Munsch

Series by Robert N. Munsch

A Bunch of Munsch

7 books in order · 1980

  1. Roar!

    Year unknown · Robert N. Munsch

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  2. Cover of It's My Room!

    It's My Room!

    Year unknown · Robert N. Munsch

    Matthew is thrilled when he finally gets his own bedroom, but then all of Mom's relatives come to stay. He must find a way to reclaim his room from…

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  3. Seeing Red

    Year unknown · Robert N. Munsch

    Alex becomes curious about his friend Arie's red hair and seeks to replicate it by following Arie's advice to eat tomatoes, ketchup, and eventually…

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    Swamp Water

    Year unknown · Robert N. Munsch

    Victoria's grandma takes her out for a special birthday lunch at a fancy restaurant. The meal is unusual since it does not serve hamburgers, tacos,…

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  5. Cover of Pyjama Day!

    Pyjama Day!

    Year unknown · Robert N. Munsch

    It's Pyjama Day, so Andrew brings his wonderful new pyjamas to school. But these pyjamas might be a little too perfect.

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  6. Blackflies

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of Stephanie's Ponytail (Classic Munsch)
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  2. Cover of Love You Forever
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  3. Cover of Mud Puddle (Classic Munsch)
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Robert N. Munsch written?

We list 10 books by Robert N. Munsch across 1 series, published between 1979–1996 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Robert N. Munsch's books?

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

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