Tom Chapin

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Tom Chapin was born in New York City, one of four children of musician Jim Chapin. In 1950, his parents divorced, and he lived with his mother, Jeanne Elspeth, while his father toured as a drummer for Big Band era acts such as Woody Herman. A few years later, his mother remarried. As a child, he performed in a band with his brothers, including his older brother Harry Chapin. In 1966 the brothers released their only album together, Chapin Music! Chapin graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1966. From 1971-1976, he hosted a TV show called Make a Wish. He has performed in some Broadway productions, including Pump Boys and Dinettes. He is best known as a children's music artist. He has also started storytelling at festivals, and in 2007 he was a Featured New Voices Teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

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The library book
Representative edition published 2017
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The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night
Representative edition published 2014
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More Poachers Caught!
Representative edition published 2007
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Poachers Caught!
Representative edition published 2007
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The Best of Tom Chapin - Family Favorites
Representative edition published 2006
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This Pretty Planet
Representative edition published 2004
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Great Big Fun for the Very Little One
Representative edition published 2002
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Great Big Fun for the Very Little One
Representative edition published 2002
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Mother Earth
Representative edition published 2001
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Great Big Fun for the Very Little One
Representative edition published 2001
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Mother Earth
Representative edition published 2000
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Tom Chapin - In My Hometown
Representative edition published 1999
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Around the World and Back Again
Representative edition published 1997
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Tom Chapin - Zag Zig
Representative edition published 1997
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Around the World and Back Again
Representative edition published 1996
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Around the World and Back Again
Representative edition published 1996
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Family Tree
Representative edition published 1994
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Billy the Squid
Representative edition published 1994
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Family Tree
Representative edition published 1994
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Tom Chapin - Billy The Squid
Representative edition published 1993
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Moonboat
Representative edition published 1993
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Beginning Guitar (How to Play)
Representative edition published 1992
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Tom Chapin - Moonboat
Representative edition published 1991
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In My Hometown
Representative edition published 2000
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