HOFFMAN, Mary (Margaret)

HOFFMAN, Mary (Margaret). Also writes as Mary Lassiter. British, b. 1945. Genres: Children's fiction, Education, Writing/Journalism. Career: Writer, 1970-; Open University, Milton Keynes, England, lecturer in education, 1975-80; reading consultant to BBC-TV, 1977-95; University of Exeter, research associate, 1993-94. Publications: FOR ADULTS: Reading, Writing, and Relevance, 1976; (as Mary Lassiter) Our Names, Ourselves, 1983. FOR CHILDREN: White Magic, 1975; (with C. Callery) Buttercup Buskers' Rainy Day, 1982; Tiger, 1983; Monkey, 1983; Elephant, 1983; Panda, 1983; Lion, 1985; Zebra, 1985; Hippo, 1985; Gorilla, 1985; (with W. Hall) The Return of the Antelope, 1985; Whales and Sharks, 1986; (with T. Weston) Dangerous Animals, 1986; Beware, Princess!, 1986; The Second-hand Ghost, 1986; King of the Castle, 1986; A Fine Picnic, 1986, 1994; Animal Hide and Seek, 1986; The Perfect Pet, 1986; Clothes for Sale, 1986; Wild Cat, 1986; Giraffe, 1986; Snake, 1986; Bear, 1986; Wild Dog, 1987; Seal, 1987; Antelope, 1987; Bird of Prey, 1987; Nancy No-Size, 1987; Specially Sarah, 1987; My Grandma Has Black Hair, 1988; Dracula's Daughter, 1988; All about Lucy, 1989; Min's First Jump, 1989; Mermaid and Chips, 1989; Dog Powder, 1989; Catwalk, 1989; Just Jack, 1990; Leon's Lucky Lunchbreak, 1991; The Babies' Hotel, 1991; Amazing Grace, 1991; Max in the Jungle, 1991; The Ghost Menagerie, 1992; Henry's Baby, 1993; Cyril MC, 1993; Bump in the Night, 1993; Amazing Mammals, 1993; Boundless, Grace, 1995; Earth, Fire, Water, Air, 1995; Trace in Space, 1996; A Vanishing Tail, 1996; Quantum Squeak, 1996; Special Powers, 1997; A First Bible Storybook, 1997; An Angel Just Like Me, 1997; Comet, 1997; Sun, Moon and Stars, 1998; A Twist in the Tail, 1998; Virtual Friend, 1998; Clever Katya, 1998; A First Book of Myths, 1999; Three Wise Women, 1999; Starring Grace, 2000; Women of Camelot, 2000; Brother & Sister Tales, 2000; Parables, 2000; A Treasury of Nursery Stories, 2000; Miracles, 2001; The Colour of Home, 2002; Animals of the Bible, 2020; Stravaganza, 2002. EDITOR: Ip, Dip, Sky Blue, 1990; Stacks of Stories, 1997. Address: c/o Rogers, Coleridge & White, 20 Powis Mews, London W11 1JN, England. Online address: marushka@worldash.demon.co.uk