Karen Kaufman Orloff is the author of 12 books for children, including the "I Wanna" picture book series - I Wanna Iguana, I Wanna New Room, and I Wanna Go Home. I Wanna Iguana just celebrated 20 years in print. Other books include Dudley's Day At Home and Some Days. Karen lives in the Hudson Valley with her family.

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