Eileen Spinelli

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  • Bibliography:
    75 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1978
  • Latest Book:
    September 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Lizzie Logan

1 - Lizzie Logan Gets Married (Jun-1997)
2 - Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses (Jan-1998)
3 - Lizzie Logan, Second Banana (Jun-1998)

Book List in Order: 75 titles

  • Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sun

  • If You Want to Find Golden

    A tour in verse and paint through the city reveals all the colors of the rainbow, from the gold of the rising sun reflected in the windows of a skyscraper to the brown of a teddy bear in a storefront....

  • Naptime, Laptime

    A cozy animal story presents the ideal way to begin an afternoon snooze, as a variety of sleepy creatures find their favorite places to settle down, from a comfy basket of yarn to grandma's lap. Original....

  • Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

    One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch.“Somebody loves you,” the note says. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. “Somebody loves me!” Mr. Ha...

  • Lizzie Logan Gets Married

    Lizzie Logan - 1

    Lizzie Logan is back! But she's not wearing purple sunglasses anymore. Now she's got on a wedding dress. Well, it's really just a flower girl's dress because Lizzie's not the actual bride; her mom is. But Lizzie is the daughter and that's as close to...

  • Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sunglasses

    Lizzie Logan - 2

    Heather wonders whether she can stand being Lizzie Logan's best friend, even though the bossy busybody--whose antics include staging her own parade--is the only one at her new school to pay her much attention. Reprint....

  • Sadie Plays House

  • Lizzie Logan, Second Banana

    Lizzie Logan - 3

    Lizzie Logan has a new stepfather, Sam Bright. She wants Sam to like her, of course. But when she learns her mother is pregnant, she suddenly is worried that now she'll become second banana to a baby. So Lizzie plans to make her stepfather really pro...

  • When Mama Comes Home Tonight

    It can be hard waiting for Mama to come home, but once she's there it's the best time of the day. This soothing, rhythmic book celebrates the precious rituals a mother and child perform together as they wind down to bedtime. It shows that when you sh...



  • Coming Through the Blizzard

    One Christmas Eve not long ago it snowed. And snowed. And snowed.

    Who will come through the blizzard to the Christmas Eve service at the little blue church?

    The minister and the custodian, Tom Cat and a starling, and a little boy in his...

  • Six Hogs on a Scooter

  • Summer Bath Winter Bath

  • Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale

    Sophie's no ordinary house spider. She's an artist; and every web she spins is more wondrous than the one before. But don't mention that to the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse, because they don't like spiders. No one there wants anything to do with...

  • In My New Yellow Shirt

    A playful journey into a child's imagination.

    "In my new yellow shirt
    I am a duck quacking,splashing through a big puddle of sun.
    Watch out! Now I'm a taxi-- HONK! HONK! --zooming down the street."

    When a little boy gets a plain ...

  • Kittycat Lullaby

    Having had a busy day scaring mice and swatting at yarn balls, Kittycat settles down to purr a drowsy purr and go to sleep, in a lyrical poem that will help little kitties and children drift into peaceful slumber....

  • A Safe Place Called Home

  • Wanda's Monster

    Wanda is afraid there's a monster in her closet. Her mom and dad say there's no such thing. But Granny, listening at the closet door, says, "Yep, I do believe there's one in there." Granny actually she feels sorry for the monster!...

  • Here Comes the Year

    A poetic introduction to a year and the seasons.

    "I am the January dark
    dappled and deep,
    teasing you, easing you
    out of your cuddle-down sleep."

    I am the February frost, the March wind, the April rain . . . I am the year glidi...

  • Rise the Moon

    From the author of When Mama Comes Home Tonight, a gentle picture book provides a simple story about the wonders that come with the magic of the moonlight, as tomcats sing, turtles are hatched, and babies are rocked to sleep in their mother's...



  • Bath Time

  • Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale

    Moe McTooth is an outdoor cat. By day he prowls Dumpsters and doorways. By night he dances down alleys in the moonlight. But when winter comes, he turns into a cold and hungry cat, huddling in abandoned sofas to stay warm. Then one day a young woman ...

  • The Perfect Thanksgiving

    "Our smoke alarm is wailing.
    Our turkey, burnt as toast.
    Dad spills the gravy down his shirt-
    a less-than-perfect host".

    Enter two families who couldn't be more opposite. Family one seems just perfect-with a plump golden turkey, gorge...

  • Three Pebbles and A Song

    Snow is coming! Mama tells Moses to gather supplies-quick, quick, quick! But as Moses makes his way through the forest, he hears a whistle-y song, and an inspiration to play and dance. Will he be able ...

  • What Do Angels Wear?

    Can angels fly?

    Can angels sing?

    Yes, child. They can.

    If angels can fly and angels can sing, what do they wear when doing these things?

    In this book from Eileen Spinelli and Emily Arnold McCully, a youn...

  • Something to Tell the Grandcows

    When Emmadine the cow learned that Admiral Richard E. Byrd was looking for a few good cows to take to the South Pole, she volunteered -- boldly going where no cow had gone before.Loosely based on a historical event, Eileen Spinelli's humorous tale ...

  • While You Are Away

  • I Know It's Autumn

    I know it's autumn whenwe rake the leaves in piles,when doorstep jack-o'-lanternswear their crooked smiles ...

    Leaves are falling, geese are flying, and warm coats are -- reluctantly -- being worn to school. That can mean only one thing: It'...

  • Now It is Winter

  • Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'

    You're invited! Join the Tappletons, the nicest bunch of wolves ever, for a very special Thanksgiving meal. Everyone has a job to do. Mrs. Tappleton is making the turkey. Mr. Tappleton is buying the pies. Kenny is in charge of the salad. Jenny is ...



  • City Angel

    An urban angel travels about her busy city helping those in need by welcoming a newborn at the zoo, giving a basketball player a little assistance in his game, and offering a helping hand to a jump-roper attempting a new move on a bustling city sidew...

  • Where Is the Night Train Going?

    Have you ever wondered what is happening in the nighttime world as you are going to sleep? Poet Eileen Spinelli takes her readers on a long adventure to see bridges and boats dressed up with lights, ride on a night train, listen to whale songs, visit...

  • The Best Time of Day

    This day begins with a loud crow at sunup. Then a song and a hearty breakfast. A game of tag at recess . . . an afternoon stroll past the cows and piggies . . . And in the blink of an eye, it's nighttime.

    Eileen Spinelli and Bryan Langdo have...

  • I Like Noisy, Mom Likes Quiet

  • Hero Cat

    Five tiny kittens cry for their mama, as smoke begins to fill the abandoned warehouse that has been their home. But Mother Cat has left her cozy heap of kittens to go in search of food.Determined to save her babies, Mother Cat dashes into the burning...

  • When You Are Happy

    When you are afraid I will take your hand and not let go-- In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love complements every...

  • Callie Cat, Ice Skater

    2007 Best Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street CollegeDay and night, Callie Cat ice skates on the pond in her backyard. She loves to ice skate, loves it more than chocolate cake, more than going to the mall -- more than her friends can understand...

  • Baby Loves You So Much!

  • Someday

    Someday

    I am going to be

    a great artist.

    Today

    I am off to help my dad

    paint the shed.

    It’s hard to be content with the present moment when you are little. The future has infinitely more possibilities!

    Here,...

  • Summerhouse Time

    Every year a rented pink cottage full of family, swapping stories, and riding waves mean Summerhouse Time for Sophie. Best of all is sharing a room with her favorite cousin and laughing and trading secrets like two happy peas in a cousin pod. Sophie ...



  • Heat Wave

    The mercury is climbing in Lumberville, and the folks are doing everything they can to keep cool. Officer McGinnis spends the day in a cold bath, Lottie Mims does her housework in her bathing suit, and Abigail and Ralphie Blue sell ice cubes. When t...

  • Where I Live

    Diana loves where she lives. She loves the astronomy charts on her walls and the fact that she can wave to her best friend, Rose, from her very own window. And best of all, a wren has recently made its home right by her front door! When her family is...

  • The Best Story

    The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best? Her br...

  • Hug a Bug

    A tiny squeeze is all it takes. With this simple action you can turn a frown into a smile and show that you care. One hug can mean everything, so hug your mom, hug your dad, hug your sister or your brother, and hug your friend.

    Eileen Spine...

  • Peace Week in Miss Fox's Class

    Miss Fox is tired of hearing her young students quarrel. So she announces Peace Week -- no more squabbling for one whole week! The children chime in with their own rules: no fighting, don't say mean things, and help others. Throughout the week each o...

  • Two to Cuddle

    In Two to Cuddle Eileen Spinelli follows a mother and child throughout their day, celebrating the unique bond shared between the two. The rhyming verse, gentle illustrations, and sturdy board book construction create a book that will be turned to at ...

  • When Papa Comes Home Tonight

    When Papa comes home tonight, dear child, (I promise - not too late) you'll hear me whistling up the road. You'll meet me at the gate. It can be hard waiting for Papa to come home, but it'll be worth it because you'll both have so much fun when he ...

  • Princess Pig

    Princess? Pig? Both? A crown may not be the perfect accessory for an adorable pig.

    One day a sash from a local beauty pageant blows across the farm and lands right on Pig, who takes it as a sign. “I must be a princess,” she squeals. Pony d...

  • Miss Fox's Class Goes Green

    2010 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature Youth Picture Book2010 Green Earth Book AwardWhen Miss Fox shows up at school riding her bicycle, Mouse asks, "Do you have a flat tire?" "No," Miss Fox tells her students. "I am going green!" Soon everyone ...

  • How to Clean Your Room

    A delightful adventure emerges as each little boy and girl goes about the task of cleaning his or her room -- a chore that no child likes -- in How to Clean Your Room.

    First, wade through the clutter of color like an artist. . . what a lovely mes...



  • Miss Fox's Class Earns a Field Trip

    Miss Fox's class is back! Now the students want to go to Roller Coaster Planet-and they are determined to earn the money for their trip. But each fund-raising attempt ends in disaster involving Percy P. Possum, the school's visiting author. As the cl...

  • The Dancing Pancake

    DELICIOUS PANCAKES FREE ALL YOU CAN EAT COME TO OUR NEW GRAND OPENING The grand opening of the Dancing Pancake isn't the only new thing in Bindi's life: new friends, a new apartment, maybe even a cute new crush? But there are other changes, li...

  • Do You Have a Cat?

    Feisty cats. Quiet cats. Curious cats, and striped cats. Cats of all shapes and sizes cavort across the pages of this bright and entertaining book, bringing to life such varied well historical figures as Henry Matisse, Cleopatra, Charles Lindberg, an...

  • Buzz

    Buzz, a spunky little bumblebee, has a problem flying after coming across the information that bees should not be able to fly. What happens when believing you can’t keeps you from doing what you can? And what will it take to make Buzz gather the co...

  • Now It Is Summer

    As a young mouse eagerly looks forward to everything that autumn will bring ― friends at school, fallen leaves to play in, pumpkins to carve ― his mother gently encourages him to join in all the summery joys that surround him right now ― dancin...

  • Love My Shoes

    A celebration of shoes for the youngest fashionista!

    Every little girl loves shoes, and here's a celebration of shoes of every kind! In Eileen Spinelli's charming verse, readers will find:

    Old shoes. New shoes. Red shoes. Blue shoes. Shoes to...

  • Miss Fox's Class Shapes Up

    Miss Fox's class is back, and this time the students are lethargic and cranky until they learn to eat better, exercise, and get more sleep. "This class is going to get fit!" Miss Fox says. "So we can be ready for Field Day?" asks Frog. "Not just Fiel...

  • The Perfect Christmas

    Family one: exquisite pastries, a beautifully trimmed tree, and festive cello music. Family two: an artificial tree, rock hard candy, and custom kazoo carols. Full of silly humor, this cheerful picture book proves that no matter how you celebra...

  • A Big Boy Now

    From getting dressed all by himself to making his own bed and helping Dad wash the car, this little bunny is certainly a big boy now. But riding his bike without training wheels? That might just prove too difficult. Young readers will cheer for an...

  • Boy, Can He Dance!

    Tony loves to dance, and he dances everywhere, but Tony's father, the famous chef at the renowned City Hotel, is determined to raise Tony to be a chef....

  • Silly Tilly

    Tilly is not an ordinary goose. She takes her baths in apple juice. She wears a pancake as a hat. She tries to ride the farmer’s cat. But the barnyard animals complain that she’s too silly. When she stops entertaining her friends with her anti...

  • Miss Fox's Class Gets it Wrong

    When Miss Fox's class sees Officer Blue leading Miss Fox into the police station, they think their beloved teacher has been arrested! When Miss Fox's mysterious behavior leads them to believe she's preparing to run away from the law, her students con...

  • Together at Christmas

    It's Christmas Eve, and a family of ten mice shivers in the snow. One by one, each mouse finds a place to stay warm, only to discover that they'd rather huddle together on this holiday night. With gently rhyming text and charming illustrations, this ...

  • Cold Snap

    It's snowy cold in the town of Toby Mills. The thermometer is sinking toward zero, and the icicle hanging from the nose of General Toby's statue is growing closer to the ground. The newspaper headline reads "COLD SNAP!" The people of the town are los...

  • Nora's Ark

    The weatherman predicted rain.So Nora built an ark.Just like Noah.Well....Not just like Noah. Noah welcomed a host of animals two-by-two. Nora's passenger list includes two backyard spiders, a pair of battery-operated monkeys, and a couple of unimpre...

  • When No One is Watching

    When no one is watching, it's easy to be brave -- to dance and sing, growl and cheer. But when everyone's watching, this book's shy young narrator finds it far easier to hide. With her best friend, Loretta, though, she doesn't feel shy, embarrassed, ...

  • God's Amazing World!

    A new picture book celebrating God's Creation. Gracie and her cousin Bo explore the seven days of Creation, all without leaving the backyard! As Gracie tells the story of how God made the world, she and Bo find evidence of each day's work right there...

  • Another Day as Emily

    Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they both auditioned for. Feeling cast aside from all angles, S...

  • Thankful

    Thankful, by bestselling and award-winning children’s author Eileen Spinelli, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings. Like the gardener thankful for every green sprout,...

  • Busy, Busy!

  • Counting Blessings

    Children count along from 1 to 10, following the sweet rhyming text by beloved author Eileen Spinelli and the cute and cuddly illustrations by Lee Holland. Along with counting, this padded cover board book teaches children to see the blessings in lif...

  • Love You Always

    A child is a treasured leaf on a family tree, surrounded by love from mom, dad, doting grandparents, aunts and uncles, and family friends too. This sweet, reassuring picture book from Eileen Spinelli acknowledges the whole "treeá¿¿â??the many who...

  • Birdie

    A relatable novel-in-verse about loss… and what happens afterwards

    Twelve-year-old Birdie Briggs loves birds. They bring her comfort when she thinks about her dad, a firefighter who was killed in the line of duty. Life without her dad isn...

  • One Earth

    Celebrate our planet and discover easy ways to take care of it with this picture book that's perfect for budding environmentalists and nature lovers.

    Kids can count reasons to love the planet and ways to protect it in the pages of this conser...

  • We're Better Together

    Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page storybook helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world. We're Better Together instills in kids the value of compassion, teamwork and c...

  • I Am Kind to Myself

    With vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page book offers preschoolers and kindergartners effective affirmations for difficult-to-manage-emotions so they can practice building positivity, self-care and self-confidence. I Am Ki...

Award-Winning Books by Eileen Spinelli

Hero Cat
2008 Show Me Readers Award -- Grades 1-3


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Eileen Spinelli has published 75 books.

Eileen Spinelli does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, I Am Kind to Myself, was published in September 2023.

The first book by Eileen Spinelli, Lizzie Logan Wears Purple Sun, was published in January 1978.

Yes. Eileen Spinelli has 1 series.
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