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Meredith Newman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Meredith Newman is a children’s book author. She writes books with lovable, whimsical characters that incorporate beautiful illustrations and meaningful lessons for young audiences.

Meredith graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in English, and she completed a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught early elementary school before starting her own family.

Meredith married her high school sweetheart, and they have two children and a little dog named Stu, who are the inspiration for many of her stories. 

Meredith lives in Villanova, Pennsylvania and she spends time in her favorite places: Jupiter, FL and Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

She enjoys: cooking, reading/writing poetry, dreaming up children’s book ideas, and playing tennis and golf with her family. 
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​​The Lost Umbrellas of Lexington 
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by Meredith Newman (Author), Carly Beck (Illustrator)

From Author Meredith Newman comes a charming story about creativity, ingenuity and giving back to one's community. Children of all ages will be captivated by the bright and engaging illustrations as they are drawn into the story.

Find out how Mr. Small's clever idea turns a rainy day into fun as kids are once again able to play outside despite the rain after Mr. Small transforms a New York City playground into a covered oasis for the kids.

Enjoy the Extension Activities included at the back of the book as you and your child reflect on the real-life application of the story. The extension activities offer a variety of writing, math, art, cognition, and science activities to explore with your child.

Join Mr. Small and his New York City pals on their rainy day adventure.

Mr. Small is based on the Newman family's dog, Stuart Newman. Stuart, or "Stu" as they affectionately call him, is a Coton de Tulear, a small breed dog, hence the name Mr. Small.

Although small, Stu is mighty!!
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