Doodler, cartoonist, illustrator, teacher, muralist and ventriloquist, Karen Ostrove has authored and illustrated childrenâs classics including Only Nine Chairs, Fins and Scales, Poppy Seeds, Too, and The Modiâin Motel. Her famous puppet shows are popular in Jewish schools and JCCs nationwide. She is the Creative Director of the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City. She lives in New Jersey.