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  • Bibliography:
    42 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    September 1995
  • Latest Book:
    May 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Mittens

Mittens (May-2007)
Follow Me, Mittens (Apr-2008)
What's That, Mittens? (May-2008)
Happy Halloween, Mittens (Aug-2010)
Mittens, Where Is Max? (Nov-2011)
Mittens at School (Jul-2012)

Sprinkles and Swirls

1 - A Fun Day at Fun Park (Dec-2021)
2 - A Cool Day at the Pool (May-2022)

Book List in Order: 42 titles













  • First there is a sunflower.

    Seasons pass ... and soon there is a patch of sunflowers.

    Budding young gardeners will discover that what makes this happen is not magic - but is most definitely magical.

    ...







  • Familiar hands tossed him gently into the winter air. Hawk flapped his wings and skimmed the earth. Then he beat his wings harder, rose, and flew over the trees. And straight as an arrow, Hawk soared into the wild.

    The story of an injured re...






  • A funny and reassuring My First I Can Read Book about a child's first loose tooth.

    A young boy wakes up one morening to find that he has his very first loose tooth. But no matter how much he pushes, pulls, and wiggles it, it just won't come ...



  • Join in the fun with this father-son fix-it team Vincent and his daddy are a fix-it team. One by one they use the trusty tools in their toolboxes -- from hammers and nails to saws and shears -- and make repairs around the house. Engaging rhymes and ...










  • Mittens is a small kitten in a big, new house. Everything seems loud and unfamiliar and scary. The little kitten wants a special place all his own. Can a new friend help him find one?The satisfying story of an adorable kitten's search for security an...



  • Frankie Stein comes into the world on a bright, sunny day. He’s not at all like his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein. They’re scary looking. He’s cute. They try to make him look like them. They can’t. But he does end up being scary -- jus...



  • Bottoms up! in this rollicking picture book that displays twenty-six posteriors, accompanied by fascinating facts about how animal rumps can ward off danger, disappear before your eyes, and light up the night!...






  • Mittens the kitten goes on a walk with his little boy, Nick. When Mittens gets distracted by a yellow butterfly, Mittens gets lost! New readers will enjoy this sweet story with a happy resolution.With fun read-aloud words, clear visual cues, and...



  • Mittens the kitten is looking for some fun, but he's all alone!When Mittens hears a scratching noise behind the fence, he digs and digs until he is face to face, eye to eye, and nose to nose with the big dog who lives next door, Max. With fun read-al...



  • Share these magically changing pictures and sparkling Easter goodies with your special Easter bunny!In this charming Easter story, alternating spreads of this unique, interactive format features a window with moving panels that shift to change the ...



  • Please, don’t carry germs with you to your seat. Wash your hands before you come to eat. Grabbing and poking are quite rude. Use the word “please” when you ask for food. And so the rhyme goes as kids learn table manners with hilarious pigs, chi...



  • I ride my broom through the October sky,

    and cackle at the moon that's hanging high.

    Boo! Who am I?

    In this delightfully spooky board book, kids can read the riddles and unfold the pages for a giant surprise! The clues on each page hint to w...







  • Frankie Stein looks nothing like his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stein, or the spooky-looking kids at Miss Wart’s Academy for Ghouls & Goblins. His clean-cut looks make it hard for him to make friends. But Frankie knows a thing or two about being scary. ...



  • Can Mittens find a way to join in the holiday fun?...



  • Mittens is searching for Max. He wants to play! But Max isn’t in any of the places where Mittens looks for him. Where can he be? The happy surprise that awaits Mittens in this easy-to-read story will charm the youngest of readers. ...






  • Does having a new brother or sister make you into MORE than you already are? Spencer is about to find out. He's as strong as a bear, as funny as a monkey, and as wild as a tiger. But on one special day, everything changes. Now Spencer is strong...



  • Mittens is visiting Nick's school, and he wants to see everything. But exploring the classroom while everyone is away might get this little kitty into big trouble! Emergent readers will share Mittens' curiosity about school and relish the happy en...



  • Swamp animals glide through the wetlands as they hunt down their next meal. Each creature fits into a food chain featured at the back of the book with additional information on swamp life. ...



  • All Mia wants is for her big brother, Spencer, to play with her. But he's always too busy! So Mia paints, and dances, and explores, and keep busy all by herself. But with a little imagination and a lot of love, Mia might just be able to show Spencer ...



  • Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant...



  • Does having a new brother or sister make you into MORE than you already are? Spencer is about to find out. He's as strong as a bear, as funny as a monkey, and as wild as a tiger. But on one special day, everything changes. Now Spencer is strong...



  • In this universal celebration of community and love, Bear gathers his friends from near and far to mark the changing of the season. Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist Bethanne Andersen explores themes of empathy, hope, and ...





  • Meet the deliciously sweet duo, Sprinkles and Swirls, in this first book in a new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!Sprinkles and Swirls are two little cupcakes who go on big adventures! Today they are visiting Fun Park. Join them as they zip, zo...



  • How do you make work easier? With machines, of course! Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning illustrator James Yang explore various types of machines and their numerous, complex functions. A fun and interactive STEM-themed picture bo...






  • The deliciously sweet duo, Sprinkles and Swirls, have fun in the sun in this Ready-to-Read Graphics book!Sprinkles and Swirls are ready to dive into their next sweet adventure! They cannot wait to visit the new pool and water park. Join them as they ...



  • Sprinkles and Swirls, the deliciously sweet cupcake duo, get up on stage in this third book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!Sprinkles and Swirls are leaping into more fun! They are going to perform at the talent show. But what should the...



  • Start your engines with this charming Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for young readers with a need for speed!Zoom, zoom! The cars want to race! Who will win first place?Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, this bo...


Award-Winning Books by Lola M. Schaefer

Arrowhawk
2006 Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award -- Picture Book
2007 Nevada Young Readers' Award -- Picture Book
2007 Young Hoosier Book Award -- Picture Book
Loose Tooth
2007 Garden State Children's Book Award -- Easy-To-Read


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lola M. Schaefer has published 42 books.

Lola M. Schaefer does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Zoom! Zoom!, was published in May 2024.

The first book by Lola M. Schaefer, Out of the Night, was published in September 1995.

Yes. Lola M. Schaefer has 2 series.