Valerie Joy Watson
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About
Award-winning New Zealand author of fifteen children's books, many of which were published by Scholastic Corporation. In 2015, her book, Grandpa's Slippers, was a fiction nomination for the Great Kiwi Classic. She also wrote Grandpa's Cardigan, Grandpa's Shorts, Grandpa's Shed, and Grandpa's Cat.
Before Fame
She studied at Waipukurau and St Mary's College, Wellington. After school, she trained and worked as a dental nurse in the Dannevirke area.
Trivia
Her husband's old slippers inspired the book Grandpa's Slippers. She also wrote lyrics to school musicals and songs.
Family Life
She was known as Joy Watson. She was married to pharmacist Kevin Watson and together they had nine children. Her daughter is writer, singer and musician Mary-anne Scott.
Associated With
She was a famous children's author like Eric Carle.
