Childrens author robert munsch biography book

Robert N. Munsch is a famous Canadian author of over 40 books who has delighted readers all over the world. His books have been translated into 12 languages and produced on cassette, video, CD ROM, television and stage. He has won numerous Canadian awards.

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He was a middle child of nine children. On his website he said that he didn't do well in elementary school, but he wasn't held back because he had a smart younger brother in the grade behind him and they didn't want them in the same grade. When he was 12 he was knocked out by his brother when he kicked him in the mouth just after his braces had been removed.

His father says he has been acting strangely ever since. After high school Munsch attended a school for Jesuit priests for seven years, during which time he also worked part-time at an orphanage. He found his love of storytelling while telling stories to the children to get them ready to take naps. He also earned a Master's Degree in anthropology from Boston University in He married Ann Beeler in and they have three children.