The famous actress Jamie Lee Curtis, star of True Lies, among many other famous movies, is also an accomplished author. She has penned countless books for the kids, including, My Mommy Hung The Moon and Is There Really A Human Race. But, the list of celebrity childrens book authors is more extensive than one would expect.

Stepping out of her role in the horror genre is Julianne Moore with Freckleface Strawberry. Kristi Yamaguchi skates off the ice and into new territory with Dream Big, Little Pig. Parents and kids alike will greatly enjoy Steve Martins rhyming tome, Late For School.

Katie Couric has been reporting the news for many years. She used the names of her own two daughters as characters in a story about being competitive in a fair way. Julie Andrews also contributed. She seems an appropriate author to write The Very Fairy Princess.

A wide array of Christmas books are available for kids, both religious and secular. But how about that other holiday, Halloween. Jerry Seinfeld covers that one in a book of the same name. Little goblins and bags of candy abound. Various topics are aptly covered by singers Sting, Gloria Estefan and Jewel.

Jay Leno has turned into a dynamic writer of childrens books. Adults all know he is funny and now kids do too. Joy Behar, the hilarious stand-up comic and host of The View joined the list with Sheetzucacapoopoo My Kind Of Dog. It is a lesson in pronunciation for the kids along with being fun.

There is always comedy in the perils that parents go through. The celebrities are no different. Most of them find sources of material for their best-selling books by watching and listening to their own children. Pets are another good source.

The ever-popular Dr. Seuss books lead the pack of favorites that rhyme. Following in his footsteps is Steve Martin. Little children want to hear these read over and over again.

Each author, however, would be bereft if words were the only content that appealed to the kids. Illustrators fill the pages with beauty, hilarity and solemn accompaniment to their thought-provoking words. Kids love them.

Comedians seem to populate the list of those celebrities who write for children. There is Whoopi Goldberg, also hosting on The View and Jeff Foxworthy. The big question is not, how can they be so multi-talented, but, when do they have the time to write.

One would expect the great comedian Dr. Bill Cosby to be a fantastic writer of childrens books. After all, he holds a doctorate in education. The White House was home to Amy Carter, author of The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleeier.

Read All About It came from the imagination of Jenna Bush who also was a resident of that dwelling when her father George Bush held that office. Plus we have The Duchess of York, bringing a title from across the pond called Tea For Ruby. More royalty including Queen Latifa have contributed.

There is no more auspicious writer than President Barack Obama. His book, Of Thee I Sing, features thirteen historical figures who did great things. It is dedicated to his two daughters, Maliya and Sasha, the current children who have the honor of growing up in the White House.