Harriet Ziefert

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  • Bibliography:
    352 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 1984
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
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Full Series List in Order

A Really Bird Story

1 - I Really Want to Be First! (Apr-2022)
2 - I Really Want a Bigger Piece (Apr-2022)
3 - I Really Want to Fly to the Moon! (Sep-2022)
4 - I Really Want to Make Lemonade! (May-2023)
5 - It's Really Cold Outside (Nov-2023)

Book List in Order: 352 titles

  • The Small Potatoes And The Magic Show

  • The Small Potatoes Club

  • Sleepy Dog

    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers. 

    Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager ...

  • Suppertime for Baby Ben

  • Where's My Easter Egg?

  • A Dozen Dogs: A Read-and-Count Story

    Step Into Reading: Level 2

    Illus. in full color. This "is a read-and-count story featuring dogs of varying size, shape and color who weave a story of canine adventure at the beach. Each colorfully illustrated page is brimming with dogs just crying to be counted as they swim, f...

  • The Small Potatoes and the Birthday Party

  • The Small Potatoes and the Sleep-Over

  • So Sick!

    Step Into Reading: Level 1



  • Nicky's Christmas Surprise

  • Bear's Busy Morning

  • Sarah's Questions

  • Good Night, Lewis!

  • Nicky's Noisy Night

  • Nicky's Picnic

  • Small Potatoes And The Snowball Fight

  • The Small Potatoes Busy Beach Day

  • Bear Gets Dressed

  • Bear Goes Shopping

    To market, to market, with a happy little bear. Every day, Bear visits a different store to buy something new. What does he want today? When Bear says where he's going, kids can try to guess. On Monday, it's the bakery. Will he get a bright red apple...



  • Nicky's Valentine

  • Mike and Tony: Best Friends

  • Say Goodnight!

  • Hurry up, Jessie!

  • So Hungry!

    Illus. in full color. Lewis and Kate are hungry and make a snack. The story incorporates concepts such as 'bigger' and 'faster' while depicting an accurate account of sibling competition. The print is bold and well spaced for easy reading. Good mater...

  • Harry Takes a Bath

    Using their cache of already published easy-to-read books, Puffin launched their Easy-to-Read program. Favorite stories by such beloved authors as James Marshall, Jean Van Leeuwen, and Harriet Ziefert are certain to attract readers to this series. Th...

  • Andy Toots His Horn

  • A Clean House for Mole and Mouse

  • Dark Night, Sleepy Night

  • Finding Robin Redbreast



  • A New Coat for Anna

    Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a w...

  • Strike Four!

  • Thank You, Nicky

    Nicky the cat helps a lady dig in her garden, shares in the polishing of a man's car, picks up a dropped scarf, and engages in other helpful acts of kindness. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations....

  • Me Too! Me Too!

  • Pet Day: Mr. Rose's Class

  • Worm Day

  • A Begonia for Miss Applebaum

    Discovering that their beloved former teacher Miss Applebaum is terminally ill, fifteen-year-old Henry and his friend Zelda accompany her on her excursions to the colorful parts of New York City and join her in confronting death with quiet courage....

  • Best Castle Ever

  • Can You Play

  • No More TV, Sleepy Dog



  • Prince Has a Boo-Boo

  • Dr. Cat

  • Harry Goes to Funland

  • Let's Trade

  • New Boots for Spring

  • Please Let It Snow

  • Egg Drop Day

  • Mystery Day

  • Bears One, Two, Three

  • Big Birthday Box



  • In My Kitchen

  • Wait for Us!

  • Wish for a Fish

  • In a Scary Old House

    A fun-filled hide-and-seek game book that poses questions and then reveals the answers when children lift the flap. The bright, cheerful art and simple text will delight young children and teach simple concepts about the everyday world. Full-color il...

  • With Love from Grandma

    Although Sarah's visit with her grandmother is cut short before her special woolly afghan is finished, Grandma comes to Sarah's home for a visit months later and brings the afghan--plus an extra surprise...

  • Follow Me!

  • Penny Goes to the Movies

  • Stitches

  • Tim and Jim Take Off

  • Under the Water

  • Harry's Bath

  • The Parade

  • Dancing

  • When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox

  • A Car Trip for Mole and Mouse

  • Goody New Shoes

  • I Hate Boots!

  • Lunch Boxes

  • Move Over!

  • My Apple Tree

    A young dog describes the pleasures of having an apple tree, as it changes over the seasons and finally provides its harvest of fruit, in a simple story that includes stickers that contain each of the words...

  • Take My Picture

  • Bigger than a Baby

  • Measure Me

  • When Will Santa Come?

  • Good Luck, Bad Luck

  • A Valentine for Ms. Vanilla

  • Where's Daddy's Car?

  • Where's Mommy's Truck?

  • Later, Rover!

  • The Big, Red Blanket

    When Kara's sister, brother, and father are too busy to play with her, she finds a big, red blanket and plays with it by herself, in a simple story that includes stickers that contain each of the words...

  • Music Lessons

  • The Princess Needs a Bath

  • Sam and Lucy

  • What Is Father's Day?

  • What Is Mother's Day?

  • Who Spilled the Milk?

  • Class Play with Ms. Vanilla

  • The Halloween Parade

  • My Christmas Story Album

  • Oh No, Nicky!

    Nicky may be young, but he's one careful cat! On each spread, Nicky demonstrates the difference between what's potentially dangerous and what's perfectly safe. Toddlers will find answers under ingenious flaps that reveal new scenes with every flip....

  • What Is Halloween?

    Little Mouse is fascinated by her very first Halloween. From making a costume with her mother to greeting trick-or-treaters at the door, Little Mouse discovers the wonders of this spirited holiday in an inventive lift-the-flap book -- just right for ...

  • What Is Thanksgiving?

    By helping her parents prepare a huge Thanksgiving feast for a large and loving extended family, Little Mouse gets a hands-on introduction to the holiday -- and so will young readers as they lift the flaps to join in the fun of the mouse family's Tha...

  • My Valentines

  • What Is Valentine's Day?

  • What's a Birthday?

  • Three Wishes

  • What's a Vacation?

  • What's a Wedding?

  • Where's Bobo?

  • On Our Way to the Forest!

  • On Our Way to the Water!

  • Harry Gets Ready for School

  • Jason's Bus Ride

    Jason is riding the bus when a dog sits down right in the middle of the road. He will not get out of the way! A lady tries to move him and a policeman tries, too. But only Jason knows how to get that dog to move . . ....

  • When the TV Broke

  • Scooter's Christmas at Grandma's

  • Nicky Upstairs and Down

    Nicky is a playful kitten. His house has an upstairs and a downstairs. When his mother calls, "Nicky, where are you?" Nicky might be up, or he might be down. Or… he might be nowhere to be found!...

  • What Is Passover?

  • Harry Goes to Day Camp

  • My Tooth is Loose!

  • Pete's Chicken

  • Little Book of Scares and Dares

    A pop-up book perfect for an amusing Halloween provides scratch-and-sniffs, flaps, and even a mylar mirror, along with witches George and Griselda daring readers throughout to have a creepy good time....

  • What Is Hannukah?

    Why do we light candles? Whatis a dreidel? Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family.

    Why do we light the menorah? What do the letters on the dreidel mean? Josh l...

  • Nicky, 1-2-3

    A lively kitten is introduced to a variety of baby animals and learns to count along the way, and is accompanied by interactive flaps to lift that reveal surprises and familiar images to young readers. Original....

  • Little Mouse Meets the Easter Bunny

    A sturdy lift-the-flap book follows Little Mouse on her trip to the mall where the Easter Bunny is supposed to be visiting, and of her search through doorways, around corners, and behind newspapers to find him. Original....

  • Happy Birthday, Little Bear

  • Take Care of Brown Bear

  • Little Mouse Meets Santa

    In this full-color lift-the-flap story, Little Mouse goes to the mall with her mother and searches for Santa Claus behind wrapping paper and colorful store displays. By the author of What is Hanukkah? ...

  • How Big Is Big?

    Young Readers: Level 1

  • The Three Little Pigs

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 2

    The first little pig builds a house of straw, but the hungry wolf blows it down. The second little pig builds a house of sticks, but the hungry wolf blows that down too. What will happen to the third little pig? A familiar story line, brief sentences...

  • The Teeny Tiny Woman

    Young Readers: Level 2

    Level Two

    Based on a classic tale, this story is about a teeny-tiny woman who goes for a teeny-tiny walk. She finds a teeny-tiny bone and takes it home to make some teeny-tiny soup. She may be teeny-tiny, but she's in for a big surprise!...

  • Cat Games

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Gingerbread Boy

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 2

  • The Little Red Hen

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 2

  • Scare the Moon

  • The Best Smelling Mother Goose Book Ever!

    Invites young readers to scratch-and-sniff their way through favorite nursery rhymes, with humorous illustrations and nine scents that include cinnamon, pine, mulberry, apple, lemon, lavender, and green pepper....

  • What Rhymes with Eel?

    A word-and-picture flap book features appealing illustrations that are enhanced by visual and verbal interplay, and toddlers are invited to help transform a boad into a goat, a bear into a pear, and a carrot into a parrot....

  • Sam's Boo-boo

  • The Turnip

    Presents the amusing tale of an old man who is not able to pull a stubborn turnip out of the ground and goes in search of assistance from others, young and old, who come to his aid but are not able to help him either. Simultaneous....

  • Princess and the Pea

    There once was a prince who wanted to marry a real princess. But he could not find one. Then on a stormy night, a princess knocks at the castle door. But is she a real princess? The queen knows just how to find out....

  • Benjy Bear's Halloween

    In an interactive tale featuring reusable stickers, young readers help Benjy Bear get prepared for Halloween by carving the jack-o'-lantern, putting up the seasonal decorations, getting his costume on, and more....

  • Benjy Bear's Christmas

    Benji Bear has to prepare for Christmas, and young readers are invited to join him in decorating his home through the use of thirty reusable vinyl stickers that can be placed on brilliantly illustrated background designs....

  • Rosie Rabbit's Valentine's Day

  • Rosie Rabbit's Easter

  • Henny-Penny

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

    As she sets off to meet the king, Henny-Penny encounters Cocky-Locky, Ducky-Lucky, and other friends who decide to come along with her on her adventure, but when Foxy-Loxy appears, he has other plans in mind and tries to steer her away. Simultaneous....

  • The Magic Porridge Pot

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

    Using a magic word, a little girl can have her fill of porridge anytime as the magic pot will simply fill up for her, but when her mother tries to do the same thing without the use of the magic word, her results are very different. Simultaneous....

  • Mommy, Where Are You?

  • Night, Knight

    Night, Knight; Pear, Pair; Sale, Sail. Homonyms, those mischievous words that sound the same but have different meanings, are celebrated in this fun-filled lift-the-flap book. Every page hides a delightful surprise- two words that sound exactly alike...

  • Wee G.

  • Mother Goose Math

  • Math Riddles

  • Bears Odd, Bears Even

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 2

  • A New House for Mole and Mouse

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Sleepy-O!

    What'll we do with this baby-o, If she won't go to sleepy-o? Rock her soft, rock her hard; Rock her into the chicken yard! Nothing will appease baby-o. No amount of soothing, singing, dancing, or sheer craziness will get baby-o to stop crying and go ...

  • The Best Smelling Christmas Book Ever

    From the spicy aroma of a bayberry candle to the sweet smell of vanilla, the glorious scents of Christmas come to life in a scratch-and-sniff holiday treat, along with a cast of mischievous mice who lead children on a nose-tickling adventure. Childre...

  • Cow in the House

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Eight Days of Hanukkah

    A simple, lively text and bright cut-paper collages bring the holiday of Hanukkah to life as a candle is lit on every page, dreidels are spun, and stories are told, in an educational, fun-to-read introduction to the Jewish holiday....

  • The Ugly Duckling

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Clown Games

  • A Dozen Dozens

  • Rabbit and Hare Divide an Apple

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Pushkin Meets the Bundle

  • When I First Came to This Land

    In cumulative verse based on a popular folk poem and zany full-color pictures, a celebratory look at immigration features a young man who arrives in America with nothing but a strong back, a good heart, and a sense of humor. Reissue....

  • Who Walks on This Halloween Night?

  • Baby's First Christmas

    baby's christmas is a soft, padded cloth book filled with simple activities for baby

    • squeak the reindeer's nose
    • touch Santa's fuzzy beard
    • play with the cuddly teddy bear
    • lift the snowman's hat
    • open...

  • Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

    From bugs that swim to beetles that eat mice to butterflies of many colors, beginning readers will learn about the exciting world of bugs, beetles, and butterflies in this Science Easy-to-Read book. Carefully researched illustrations depict the insec...

  • Elemenopeo

    Introducing the charming and lovable Elomenopeo--no ordinary cat. Elomenopeo has a strict daily routine. First he goes outside to play in the garden and to wistfully observe the flying birds, then he curls up for a nap and his favorite dream. But one...

  • Funny Red Christmas Stocking

  • A Polar Bear Can Swim

  • Waiting for Baby


    Max does everything he can think of to encourage his new sibling to be born. He talks to his mommy's tummy, sings to it, plays his drum for it, but nothing seems to work. Max is convinced that this baby will never arrive ... until the day finally...

  • Bob and Shirley

  • I Need a Valentine

    "If you send a valentine, you'll receive one," Margery's mother tells her. So Margery sends a valentine to her grandpa, and she waits and waits. Will she ever get one? Lift the flaps to find the sweet surprise in Margery's mailbox!...

  • I Need an Easter Egg

  • Clara Ann Cookie

    "When Clara Ann Cookie had to get dressed, she got grumpy and grouchy and very distressed." Getting dressed in the morning is simply too much for Clara Ann to face. Lucky for her she has a resourceful mother who comes up with a clever face-making gam...

  • Daddies Are for Catching Fireflies

    Daddies do so many terrific things. A daddy always gives you the best seat at the parade, he reads you bedtime stories, and he tries his best to fix your toys when they break (even if he doesn't always succeed). Filled with soft, beautiful watercolor...

  • Mommies Are for Counting Stars

    A mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This...

  • Baby, Talk!

    Most of all what Max wanted to know was:
    When will she talk?

    Max is thrilled with his new baby sister. He can't wait to talk and play with her! But all the baby seems to do is eat, sleep, and cry. Though Max feels a little impatient, he nev...

  • First Night

    Although others participate by driving, riding, and making music, Amanda Dade--with baton in hand--leads the parade of one-of-a-kind, humorously-clad characters to welcome the arrival of the New Year....

  • Harry Goes To Day Camp Promo

  • April Fool!

  • Little Red Riding Hood

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 1

  • Train Song

  • Hats off for the Fourth of July!

    Spectators in Chatham wait to see what will come next as they watch the town's Fourth of July parade, and although they are sad when it is over, they still have one more treat waiting for them. Reprint....

  • Grandmas Are for Giving Tickles

    Spending time with Grandma is so much fun! She knows all about butterflies, snails, and computers. And she has great ideas for new adventures. Grandma will play dress-up with you, and she'll show you pictures of your mom when she was a little girl. T...

  • Grandpas Are for Finding Worms

    When you need worms for fishing, Grandpa knows just where to look. Grandpas are great at making things, like bookshelves, burgers, and funny faces. Some grandpas like to sing old songs, some like to play baseball, and all grandpas make you feel speci...

  • Presents for Santa

  • Clara Ann Cookie, Go to Bed!

    Clara Ann Cookie has to go to bed, but she doesn’t want to. Mom insists. Clara shouts, “No.” She puts up a fight, but eventually finds herself alone in her room. She can’t go to sleep until her dolls and bears go to bed, so she glares at her ...

  • Pumpkin Pie

    Selected by his owner, Donald, to compete for a blue ribbon at the Fourth of July fair, Pumpkin Pie the goat shares his misadventures of getting his coat trimmed and standing for the judges despite his predisposition for trouble....

  • The Snow Child

    Puffin Easy-to-Read: Level 2

    There once lived an old man and an old woman who wanted a child, so they made a little girl out of snow. When the old woman kissed her, she came to life! The old couple was very happy until the warm weather came, and the snow child had to go. But whe...

  • Someday We'll Have Very Good Manners

    Despite knowing all the rules to behaving in a proper manner, these lively kids decide not to follow them for fear that they may become grown-up too soon, in a lively picture book with full-color illustrations....

  • Squarehead

  • What Do Ducks Dream?

    Nighttime on Sigmund's farm brings dreams to both the people and animals. And just what might the creatures be dreaming of? There's hay and apples, climbing and running, of course-but sailing away and bike-riding? Like all the best dreams these conta...

  • No Kiss for Grandpa

  • Brothers Are for Making Mud Pies

    It s fun to play hide-and-seek with a brother, or build a fort, or jump in puddles. You can make a brother laugh, play baseball together, and keep each other company when Mom and Dad go out. A brother is a lifelong friend. Sisters and brothers alike ...

  • Ding-Dong, Trick or Treat!

  • On Halloween Night

  • Sisters Are for Making Sand Castles

    You can climb a tree with a sister, or have a pillow fight, or ride the see-saw. A sister can keep you company in the back of the car, play dress-up with you, and help you when it’s time to clean up. A sister is a special someone to love. This swee...

  • Amanda Dade's New Year's Parade

    Although others participate by driving, riding, and making music, Amanda Dade--with baton in hand--leads the parade of one-of-a-kind, humorously-clad characters to welcome the arrival of the New Year. Reprint....

  • Birdhouse for Rent

    Many creatures -- from wasps, to messy chipmunks, to a family of chickadees -- take shelter in the birdhouse. As the months and seasons pass, the birdhouse tells the story of each of its dwellers: their comings and goings, the nests they build, and t...

  • Murphy Meets the Treadmill

    Murphy is a simple dog with simple pleasures. He’s happy just to lie on the porch and watch the people go by, especially if they have treats for him to eat! All those treats add up, though, and even Murphy has to admit that maybe he’s not such a ...

  • 39 Uses for a Friend

  • Kisses for Baby

  • Egad Alligator!

    His brother might be tired, but Little Gator sure isn’t. He wants to go exploring. So while his brother rests on the banks of the mangrove swamp, Little Gator swims off in search of new friends. On his journey he encounters all kinds of creatures, ...

  • Teachers Are for Reading Stories

    Children will love lifting the flaps of this bright and cheerful book to see all of the wonderful things that teachers do, such as giving juice and cookies when it is snack time and leading trips to the museum. Original....

  • Cousins Are for Holiday Visits

    Children will delight in seeing all of the exciting things they can do with their cousins--such as go to the beach, have sleepovers, and be in weddings together--in an adorable lift-the-flap book. Original....

  • Toes Have Wiggles, Kids Have Giggles

  • Halloween Has Boo!

    Sly rhymes, quirky illustrations plus die-cut covers with holographic foil result in this holiday board book with an extra-special sparkle. Spiders have spin and pumpkins have grin; Brooms have witches and witches have glitches. In verse guaranteed t...

  • Christmas Has Merry!

    Sly rhymes, quirky illustrations plus die-cut covers with holographic foil result in this holiday board book with an extra-special sparkle. Doors have holly and grown-ups have jolly; Santas have wrinkles and presents have crinkles. In verse guarantee...

  • Where's the Halloween Treat?

  • Where's Nicky's Valentine?

    Nicky, that kitten with a heart of gold, is back in a bright, new lift-the-flap board-book format. WHERES NICKY'S VALENTINE? will have readers guessing whether the friendly kitten will get the valentines to his friends on time...and have one waiting ...

  • My Funny Valentine

    It's almost Valentine's Day, and James puts a very special Valentine in the mail. The little card has to travel a long way. It rides in a truck, in a van, and even in an airplane. When it finally arrives at 4 Crestwood Drive, a little girl runs outsi...

  • Where's Nicky's Easter Egg?

    Nicky, the sweet young cat, is back in an adorable, small-size board book with large flapsperfectly designed for little hands.At Easter, Nicky must answer the perennial questionwhere is my Easter egg? Toddlers, who love to ponder large issues such as...

  • This Little Egg Went to Market

  • 31 Uses for a Mom

    Moms are great at so many things! Mom is the one you go to if you need a knee patched or an elbow bandaged, if you want to hear the best story or eat the best cookies. Telling time is her forte, and surely her resume includes titles like Party Planne...

  • Lunchtime for a Purple Snake

    Jessica’s grandpa is an artist, and she loves to visit him in his studio. On this visit, Jessica and her grandpa paint a picture together, and he teaches her a little about color and composition along the way. Readers will enjoy watching the painti...

  • A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found

    Mother Duck wants to show off her twelve newly hatched ducklings, so she parades them up the hill, across the road, and along the edge of the pasture. But when Mother Duck finally turns around, eight of her little ducklings are gone! She counts up, a...

  • Fairy Tale Classics Easy To Read Collection

    Includes The Gingerbread Boy, Henny-Penny, The Little Red Hen, Little Red Riding Hood, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Princess and the Pea, and The Ugly Duckling.

    Illustrated by Robin James....

  • Hey Irma! This is Halloween!

    Meet Hank and his dog, Irma. Irma is no ordinary dog. She thinks she's a real person. And so, on Halloween it seems only fair that Irma gets to dress up, too. As Hank gets ready to go trick-or-treating, Irma is not happy about being left out of the f...

  • Nicky's Christmas Song

    At Christmastime, Nicky just can't decide what to give his mother. After asking a dog, a bear, a horse, a pig, a sheep, and some birds for gift-giving advice, he decides to give his mom EVERYTHING suggested, including the worm! Toddlers will find ans...

  • Home for Navidad

    Rosa is ten years old, and she lives with her grandmother, her little brother, and her uncle in a small town in Mexico. But her mother lives in the United States, trying to earn much-needed money to send home to her family. So Rosa has not seen her m...

  • 33 Uses for a Dad

    Dad can be there to coach your soccer team, feed your pet, lend you money, or just hold your hand when you need support. His resume is sure to include: dancing partner, bug catcher, jar opener, and campfire builder. But what is Dad the best at? Being...

  • Hey, Irma! It's Mother's Day

    Hank and Irma are back in another funny and original portrayal of a boy and his not-so-ordinary dog. Hank doesn't know what to get his mom for Mother's Day. he asks all of his friends for ideas. One suggests a pony, another recommends a butterfly, bu...

  • Buzzy's Boo-Boo

    The first book in the Buzzy series introduces us to this lovable little donkey. Buzzy gets a boo-boo, Daddy helps to clean it, Mommy soothes his tears, and his sister helps him choose a Band-Aid, which all help to make Buzzy feel much better.The Buzz...

  • Rockheads

    This zany counting book introduces a number of concepts from counting and basic addition to different words for quantities (a trio is made of three) to the number of participants required for certain activities (eleven are needed for a soccer team). ...

  • What's Pretend?

    Just by pretending, Scooter can be anything or do anything he wants. That’s the great thing about make-believe. But Scooter’s pal has never heard of “let’s pretend,” so the friendly pig plans to show him exactly what it means. Together, the...

  • Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book

    It's two books in one as Buzzy and his gentle humor triumph over anxieties so many children experience: the bathtub (will Buzzy run the risk of being sucked down into the drain?) and bedtime (just who is really lurking in the dark corners of Buzzy's ...

  • Hey Irma! It's a Contest!

    In this contest, which asks students to protect an egg and then drop it from a specified height so that it lands on the ground intact, it's all or nothing. If Hank's egg falls to the ground without breaking, he wins. If it breaks or smashes, he loses...

  • I Wish Santa Would Come by Helicopter

    A young boy has all sorts of wishes for Santa, but what would Christmas really be like if Santa marched to a different drummer? Endearing pictures and a fanciful story suggest the delightful possibilities.

    Christmas is coming, and Maxie has wi...

  • My Friend Grandpa

    Every summer Emma spends a month in the country with Grandpa. Emma enjoys her grandpa and the big tree that lives on his farm. She plays under it, swings from its branches, and climbs up high.
    One day the tree is struck by lightning and is badly ...

  • Oh, What a Noisy Farm

    It’s the most irresistible, the noisiest, the wildest farm caper ever -- and a great way to share animal names and sounds with young ones. The lively rhymes and bright, vivid illustrations will make this a classic favorite with kids.

    The gam...

  • One Smart Skunk

    When Rebecca the skunk moves out, it really raises a stink.Rebecca the skunk, who lives under a deck in the suburbs, tolerates the owner's dog and eludes all the traps he sets to ensnare her. But when three big scoopfuls of mothballs are flung into h...

  • Schools Have Learn

    Back-to-school is worth celebrating every bit as much as Halloween -- and readers who remember Halloween has Boo! will chortle and smile when Harriet Ziefert casts her sharp eye on the details that make school so special.
    From bells that ring to ...

  • Twelve Days of Christmas Presents

    A fun twist on a favorite holiday song, and a truly dazzling countdown to Christmas.

    On the first day of Christmas, my mommy gave to me, A puppy under the tree.

    Kids will be singing with joy. What a magnificent Christmas present this ...

  • What's Polite?

    What fun! Scooter the pig and his grandparents are dining in a real restaurant tonight. That means Scooter wants to show off his good manners. But what should he do? Lift the flaps and find out exactly what it means to be polite. At the table, Scoote...

  • Grandma, Where Are You?

    It's like a game of hide-and-seek. Little Hippo is looking up and down, all around, trying to find Grandma. Could she be behind the door, somewhere in the garden, relaxing in the bath? Open all the nice, big flaps and see what Grandma's doing. And wh...

  • Grandpa, Will You Play with Me?

    When Little Hippo wakes, he knows just what he wants to do. Grandpa, can you play with me? But Grandpa has to say, "Not yet." Lift the flaps and there you'll see all the things that keep him busy. But soon the time comes when Grandpa's free, and tog...

  • Murphy Meets Paris

    Murphy, the yellow Labrador who needed to watch his weight, is back and this time he's jetting off to an exciting vacation in Paris. Traveling on a four-star Heavenly Pets package, Murphy and his owner, Cheryl, visit the Luxuembourg Gardens, tour the...

  • Families Have Together

    A rollicking, rhyming description of the ins and outs, and ups and downs of every family. The upbeat text is certain to bring smiles and chuckles to everyone, because everybody has family, and everybody likes to moan and groan about family life, and ...

  • Ready for Easter

    Laura Rader's charming art, reusable colorful vinyl stickers, and an enjoyably interactive story make this board book the perfect gift for inside the Easter basket.

    It's Easter time, so Rosie Rabbit's getting ready for the holiday--and young k...

  • 10 Little Sock Monkeys

    Ten little monkeys swinging on a bar; two let go and didn't fall far. It's a jungle gym in here, for 10 sock monkeys having a swinging time. Two by two, these increasingly popular and adorable creatures drop away, while all the rest continue to play....

  • 41 Uses for a Grandma

    Grandma is much more than just the matriarch of the family. Whether she's keeping time during a race, building the perfect toy, turning the pages while you play your music, or just warming your hands, there are many reasons why a grandmother is great...

  • Bear All Year

  • Buzzy Had a Little Lamb

    A must read that will bring comfort and reassurance for every child who has a favorite toy. Buzzy had a Little Lamb gently helps children understand that going to school means growing up and saying good-bye, if only for a few hours, to old "comfort" ...

  • Just Like Mommy!

    Daughter see, daughter do. Mommy's so elegant, and she will be too. How lovely they look, both adorned in earrings and necklaces, well-groomed with lipstick and polish, and with their hair done in curls. Slip on those stockings, snatch up those pocke...

  • Knick-Knack Paddywhack

    This old man
    He plays one...
    That makes reading lots of fun...

    A favorite children's song gets bright new art that captures all its "knick-knack, paddywhack, give a dog a bone" rhythm and rhyme.

    Every child loves This Old Man. Ev...

  • Old MacDonald Had a Cow

    From the terrific illustrator of Who Built the Ark? and Oh, What a Noisy Farm! comes another hilarious cumulative tale, full of joy and action: a topsy-turvy version of Old Macdonald. With fuzzy flocking throughout and on the cover, this bright pictu...

  • Circus Parade

    Who doesn't love a parade? And what parade could ever be more exciting than a circus parade? From clowns to elephants, jugglers to acrobats, dancing dogs to prancing ponies, excitement fills the air. So catch the beat of the big bass drum here comes ...

  • Misery Is a Smell in Your Backpack

    Having a bad day? You'll feel better after reading this book! Kids and grown-ups alike are sure to relate to the many miseries that fill these pages. Misery Is a Smell In Your Backpack is the perfect pick-me-up for the less-than-perfect day!

    As the...

  • The Biggest Job of All

    When Lulu grows up, she wants "a really, really big job." She doesn't want to wash elephantsshe'd get all wet. She doesn't want to be a doctorshe doesn't like shots. She doesn't want to drive a big righard hats itch. She wants the biggest, most impor...

  • William and the Dragon

    A mysterious dragon arrives on a distant planet, and it's up to William to convince the people of his town that, even though he might look frightening, the dragon means no harm. Defending the dragon, William courageously stands up for what he knows i...

  • What Is Christmas?

    A little girl finds out about the true meaning of Christmas, from the story of Jesus's birth to the joys of family--and young children will happily celebrate and learn with her. Every cheery and colorful page features a flap to lift that answers one ...

  • It's Valentine's Day!

    Laura Rader's charming art, reusable colorful vinyl stickers, and an enjoyably interactive story make this board book a perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special child. By just picking the stickers they like best, kids can join Rosie Rabbit's cel...

  • Snake Is Totally Tail

  • Where's the Easter Bunny?

    With Easter on its way, Little Mouse has the Easter Bunny on her mind. More than anything, she wants to meet him. But what does he look like? And where can he be? Even Daddy isn't sure--although he knows the fellow will have long ears, a fluffy tail,...

  • Buzzy's Big Beach Book

    Buzzy is going to the beach! The ocean is big and he's a little frightened.

    In "Brave Buzzy," he takes his first steps into a brand-new experience. In "Busy Buzzy," he is upset when his sand castle washes away. But he starts all over again with a l...

  • I'm Going to Read

    Watch out for the whale! Henry, a humpback whale, took a wrong turn -- and swam right into busy, noisy New York Harbor. Can he leave town safely and return to the sea? Exciting images capture all the action in this true tale of a whale that got lo...

  • Me! Me! ABC

    A group of demanding dolls act out an ABC of action words.

    Buckle me!
    Dance with me!
    Follow me!
    Kiss me!

    This unique set of big-eyed, handmade, vinyl characters animate an action alphabet. Follow all seven characters in a variety of acti...

  • That's What Grandmas Are For

    "If we want pizza and Grandma would rather have Chinese food, she will eat pizza. That's what grandmas are for."

    "If I stop for gas and it's self-serve, my granddaughter will hold the nozzle.

    If I'm washing my car, my grandson will help rinse it ...

  • Too Much Tooting!

    Every child who’s ever been told Be quiet! will relate to this story about too much noise. Andy wants to blow his horn, but his family thinks his tooting is just too loud. Will he find a place to play? You can almost hear the music with every tu...

  • Grandma, It's for You!

    Lulu wants to make her grandmother a really good present. A big present. A beautiful present. The best hat her grandmother has ever had. She decorates it with flowers and leaves and feathersall of Grandma's favorite things. But it's not special enoug...

  • What Is a Wedding?

    Young children about to attend their first wedding (or who will actually take part in the ceremony), can find out what to expect in this charming lift-the-flap picture book. As Little Mouse’s mother...

  • Don't Feed the Babysitter to Your Boa Constrictor

    Which rule will kids like best? There are so many to choose from, whether they’re at home, in school, or out in public. Maybe…Don’t eat spaghetti through your nose. Or, Always tie your shoelaces -- but not together. With its sublime sense of...

  • There Was a Little Girl, She Had a Little Curl

  • Time Out, Buzzy

    Buzzy will not put his toys away. He will not take a bath. He will not brush his teeth. So Buzzy gets a time-out in his bedroom. First he sulks. Then he gets bored. And then he begins to play. He gives his trucks a time-out, and his bear a time-out, ...

  • Be Fair, Share!

    I'm Going to Read: Level 2

    It’s a situation kids know all too well: the food they have to eat is BORING! What’s the answer? Trade and share! Three friends see how fair they can be as they distribute and redistribute the food they brought. The lively, appealing art comes...

  • Dancing Class

    I'm Going to Read: Level 3

    Polly Go Lightly has an invitation for ballet-loving children: come dance! She’s the budding ballerina who’s the twirling, swirling star of her class. From pliés and jetés to pirouettes and arabesques, the movement-filled illustrations captu...

  • Fooba Wooba John

    I'm Going to Read: Level 2

    A flea kicking a tree, a rat wearing a hat (sitting on a baseball bat) and a moose drinking juice in a big red caboose: what strange and wonderful things are happening here? Maybe it’s all a little boy’s dream… Irresistibly rhythmic verse an...

  • Fun Land Fun!

    I'm Going to Read: Level 2

    Nomi, Ken, and Kira, the stars of Who’s at the Movies?, are at the amusement park -- riding the roller coaster, driving bumper cars, and snacking on cotton candy. Illustrated with cool Manga-style art, this is sure to become a favorite.

     ...

  • I'm Going to Washington to Visit the President

    I'm Going to Read: Level 1

    Tanya Roitman’s I’m Going to Read titles have already transported children to Boston and New York City. Now, she takes them on a tour of America’s capital, where they’ll visit the White House, look for past presidents, and learn fun facts ...

  • Murphy Jumps a Hurdle

    Training for a dog show is never easy, but Murphy and Cheryl are determined to be ready for the agility contest in the big show. To get through the competition, Murphy must go across the plank, down the A-frame, in and out of the poles, through the t...

  • No! Yes!

    I'm Going to Read: Level 1

    No! No! And no! A little boy wants no shower, no eggs at breakfast, no scarf or hat or gloves to wear. But he gives a big, firm “YES” to taking his backpack, having his homework done, and listening in class. And in the end, no and yes come tog...

  • Ouch!

    I'm Going to Read: Level 3

    A tumble, a gash, and blood everywhere: Jon’s fallen off his bike and hurt his head. Now he has to be brave as the doctor stitches and fixes him up. Realistically portraying a child’s fear, this reassuring tale explains just what happens at th...

  • Surprise!

    I'm Going to Read: Level 1

    Juice, cookies, flowers, and presents on a tray -- that’s a surprise any mom would love! Young readers will enjoy this charming story about three siblings who combine forces to do something wonderful for their Mom. It’s perfect for celebrating...

  • Tic and Tac

    I'm Going to Read: Level 2

    This tale of two kitties who like fun and games is the cat’s meow! Just like children, Tic and Tac play hide and seek and chase each other around and around. But when Rover joins in, does that mean trouble? Elliot Kreloff’s (Fish Wish) colorfu...

  • Night-Night, Fuzzy!

    Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed! is back in a new miniature format, complete with Charlie's stuffed dog, Fuzzy, tucked into his very own bed. Young children can pull back the covers and put Fuzzy to bed before drifting off to sleep themselves. Inc...

  • Buzzy's Balloon

    How can a little donkey replace a lost toy?

    And it's a balloona balloon that Buzzy can talk to, play games with, and have as a constant companion. Buzzy gets a little help from his mother when the balloon deflates, but has to find his own replaceme...

  • Where's My Homework?

    Bessie is trying to get ready for school, but her room is so messy she can't find anything! Will she locate her keys, her books, and her permission slip, and still get to school on time? Finding the missing objects amidst all the clutter of Bessie's ...

  • Baby, I'm Bigger

    I'm Going to Read: Level 2

    Who’s the big kid in the family? It’s Max, and he explains all the things he can do that Baby can’t. But, both older and younger siblings will appreciate Max’s wish: that Baby could talk to him and tell him how much she cares about her big br...

  • Two Little Witches

    "Bold illustrations depict Halloween s splendor in this counting book. . . . Simple word repetition will sustain the tension for very young listeners." THE HORN BOOK
    Now with more than 40 colorful stickers.
    If one little witch meets one littl...

  • When Daddy Travels

  • When Mommy Travels

  • Mother Goose Manners

    With a sly sense of humor, this book combines the beloved rhymes of Mother Goose with a simple introduction to good manners.  Familiar rhymes are given a twist as the characters, and readers, learn—or are reminded—how to be polite to...

  • A Bunny Is Funny

    It's never any use
    to argue with . . .
    . . . a moose!

    A moose, an owl, and an elephant are just a few of the animals that show up in this stylish picture book. Todd McKie's art perfectly compliments Harriet Ziefert's and Fred Ehrlich's c...

  • Posey Prefers Pink

    Behold the power of pink! Posey knows what little girls everywhere understand -- there's never too much pink. This first book presents Posey's picks and preferences in clothes, décor, and what to eat and play with. Is it all pink? Possibly . . . ...

  • Posey Paints a Princess

    Posey is back and learning how to paint! In this charming story, the heroine of Posey Prefers Pink gets a lesson in painting from her mom. While mopping up spills and mixing colors, Posey learns how to turn a mistake into a work of art!...

  • Mighty Max

    All Max wants to do is fly . . . and climb . . . and be a hero. But when he tries to do something heroic, his mom and dad prefer him to sit still and be quiet. When will Max get his chance to shine? Mighty Max captures that phase when many little boy...

  • Snow Party

    If the first snow falls on the first day of winter, the snow men, snow women, and snow children come out for a special party. The festivities include food, dancing, singing, and some surprises! With breathtaking pastel illustrations and an understate...

  • Posey Plans a Party

    Think Pink! Think Party! Think Posey! "Posey Plans a Party" has a lot of "p-word" alliteration and asks kids to count how many "p" words are in the story. The plot portrays Posey and her family planning, assembling, and enjoying a tea party. It's a p...

  • My Forever Dress

    A story about sewing and sharing, recycling and remembering, this book follows a special party dress a grandmother makes for her granddaughter. When her granddaughter grows taller, new fabric is added. The next year, the dress is ingeniously turned i...

  • You and Me: We're Opposites

    In this lighthearted opposites book, the toucan wants to let the anteater know which one of them is up and which is down. The flamingo thinks she's nice . . . and that the gorilla is grouchy. And the giraffe is peering over the fence to let the pengu...

  • The Prince's Tooth Is Loose

  • By the Light of the Harvest Moon

    As the harvest moon shines down, the wind picks up, sending orange, yellow, and crimson leaves dancing, until they settle in a pumpkin patch. One-by-one, leaf people emerge to celebrate the autumnal equinox.Mark Jones's rich pastel illustrations brin...

  • Passover

    The National Jewish Book Award finalists for Hanukkah Haiku return with Passover: Celebrating Now, Remembering Then, a celebration of Passover's past and present, its meanings, its history, and its traditions. Karla Gudeon's folk-inspired artwork ser...

  • Butterfly Birthday

    Butterfly Birthday completes a quartet of booksSnow Party, Mermaid Dance and By the Light of the Harvest Moonthat celebrates the many and miraculous wonders of the changing seasons. On the first day of spring, bugs -- dressed in their finest attire -...

  • Take Care of Me from A to Z

    How can you take care of me? Let me "alphabetize" the ways. Photographs of whimsical, handmade dolls by textile artist Tatiana Oles accompany a lively text. Readers will delight in following the zany, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted animals through a var...

  • Bunny's Lessons

    Bunny, Charlie's favorite toy, learns about life from the boy who takes him everywhere. When Charlie plays the tuba, Bunny learns about LOUD; when they play doctor, Bunny learns about OUCH; when they eat dinner, Bunny learns about MESSY. Harriet Zief...

  • Swing Like a Monkey

    Caldecott Medal winner Simms Taback's vibrant illustrations and Harriet Ziefert's rhythmic text will have young readers prancing and dancing with delight. Swing! features animals on a jaunty walk to the zoo. This sturdy board book with lenticular art...

  • Wiggle Like an Octopus!

    Caldecott Medal winner Simms Taback's vibrant illustrations and Harriet Ziefert's rhythmic text will have young readers waddling, wiggling, swaying, and swooping with delight. Wiggle!s animals are ready for a dip in the sea. This sturdy board book wi...

  • Grandmas' Wedding Album

    Two children look through their grandparents' wedding album with their grandmother, and discover how she met and fell in love with their grandfather, and what their wedding was like. The story is capped off with a universal wish of grandparents--to b...

  • Bigger Than Daddy

    In this story about the relationship between a boy and his father, Edward yearns to be big like his dad and fast like a fire truck. He and his dad go to the park, then walk home, play, and have dinner before Edward has a bath and is tucked into be...

  • From Kalamazoo to Timbuktu!

    Using every means of transportation possiblea bicycle build for two, a bus, a helicopter, a camel, even a whaleMillie and Mike let their imaginations run wild, livening up an otherwise dull afternoon with a trip around the world. This amazing travelo...

  • Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed!

    Good night, sleepy parakeet. Good night, sleepy dog. Good night, sleepy Charlie. But wait! Charlie doesn't want to go to sleepnot all by himself in his own bed. With the help of his patient mom, Charlie works through a problem all young children face...

  • Noisy Barn!

    A boisterous parade of farm animals on their way to the barn certainly can cause quite a stir. With the cow mooing, the piglet oinking, the duck quacking, the chickens pecking and the cat meowing, it's a wonder they arrive at all. When they all get t...

  • Snake Cake

    A cat turns into a bat, turns into a rat, turns into a hat! Just flip the pages and -- presto-change-o! -- a different word and picture appear. This bright, bold, friendly book uses phonics to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Learning to ...

  • That's What Grandpas Are for

    ""If we are late and miss the bus, Grandpa will drive us to schooleven if he hasn't shaved. That's what grandpas are for." "If my arms are empty, my grandchildren will fill them. That's what grandchildren are for."" What makes a grandfather special t...

  • This is Thanksgiving

    Set to the rollicking rhythm of The House That Jack Built and similar in format to the highly popular This is Passover and It's Hanukkah!, this cumulative book in rhyme describes the many delights that a large, extended family will enjoy for Thanksgi...

  • You Can't See Your Bones With Binoculars

    You really can't see your bones with binoculars...but you can see them with X-rays! Actual X-rays of real bones overlay the quirky illustrations and an engaging, interactive text take kids through the skeletal system, inviting them to find and feel t...

  • My Dog Thinks I'm a Genius

    Louie loves watching his young master paint, and when the boy puts his finishing touches on a particularly good self-portrait, Louie barks enthusiastically. One day, when the boy is at school, Louie tries his own paw at painting a still life. Is this...

  • Puppy Is Lost

    Max's dog, Puppy, is lost She was here, and now she's gone. Where can Puppy be? Max can't sleep Max can't eat He calls for her, plasters posters all over town, and searches everywhere for his beloved pet. It's not until both Max and Puppy have the...

  • Lucy Rescued

    Wha-ooo-ooo-roo " Lucy is having a little trouble adjusting to her new home. Droll illustrations pair with a charming and insightful text to offer a relatable portrait of what it's like to get to know someone new, and to take on their concerns as if ...

  • Robin, Where Are You?

    A girl and her grandfather go bird watching in the park with the goal of finding a robin redbreast. Luckily, when it comes to birds, her Grandpa knows just what to look and listen for—from shapes of beaks to squawks and squeaks. But while the ro...

  • Where Is My Baby?

    Seven anxious mother animals ask the title question, "Where is my baby?" The babies are revealed beneath each flap, as are their particular baby animal names (piglet, kid, chick, lamb, etc.), and each makes its signature sound (an oink, moo, meow, qu...

  • Who Said Moo?

    This classic Ziefert"Taback board book was named one of the "10 Best Books for Babies" by Beginning with Books. The fun begins when a rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo!" is answered with a "moo!" This enduring favorite combines interactivity with Cal...

  • 40 Uses for a Grandpa

    The re-issue of this strong-selling gift book (a companion to 41 Uses for a Grandma) will get a smile of recognition from both grandfathers and grandkids. From dance partner to handyman, the fun and functions of grandfathers are inventively explored....

  • The Princess and the Peas and Carrots

    Most of the time she is good Princess Rosebud. But when there's a hole in her sock, or her sweater is itchy, or"ick!"the peas on her plate are smushed up right next to the carrots, this strong-willed little miss becomes the picky and prickly Prin...

  • Backstage Cat

    A runaway kitty named Simon introduces kids to what it takes to put on a show and have a moment in the spotlight. It's a kid-pleasing peek at a fascinating world the draws both stardom-seekers and those who prefer to remain behind the scenes. With il...

  • Bear in Underwear

    Once upon a time there was a Bear who found a forest clearing where... there were seven mats to serve as beds, for seven friends to rest their heads. An outdoor sleepover with treats and songs! Such a beautiful night! What could possibly go wrong? It...

  • What Is Part This, Part That?

    Song-like rhyming text invites readers to guess what different components add up to. For example, a secret's part whisper, part keeping mum, and a certain kind of fruit is part peach and part plum (a nectarine). When you're on the equator you're part...

  • It's Time to Say Goodnight

    Based loosely on the Comden & Green song "I Say Good Morning to the Sun," jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes in which a small boy is saying so many "good morning"'s that by the time he is done, it's time to say "goodnight!" All are re...

  • Pig Wig

    FLIP a page, find a rhyme!It’s learning through fun -- every time!
    Even kids who can’t read a sentence can read one word, or a two-word phrase. By putting their hands on the pages, kids are pulled into the learning dynamic. They make the page...

  • Stop Pop

    FLIP a page, find a rhyme!It’s learning through fun -- every time!
    Even kids who can’t read a sentence can read one word, or a two-word phrase. By putting their hands on the pages, kids are pulled into the learning dynamic. They make the page...

  • Ice Mice

    Flip a page, find a rhyme!It's learning through fun -- every time!
    Even kids who can’t read a sentence can read one word, or a two-word phrase. By putting their hands on the pages, kids are pulled into the learning dynamic. They make the page t...

  • Wet Pet

    FLIP a page, find a rhyme!It’s learning through fun -- every time!
    Even kids who can’t read a sentence can read one word, or a two-word phrase. By putting their hands on the pages, kids are pulled into the learning dynamic. They make the page...

  • Here Comes the Airplane Mealtime Set

  • Crab Cab

    Is that crab driving a cab? Will the pot stay hot? Flip a page and watch a crab turn into a dab Crab Cab features these word families: -ab, -ot, -it Nouns or verbs from a word family are shown. Single words progress into short phrases ("hot spot") a...

  • Frog Jog

    Is that frog out for a jog? In the fog? This title is just one in the eight-book, early-reading series featuring word families. Words progress into short phrases, then simple sentences, as a flip of the page reveals a new word in this acclaimed, i...

  • Quack Shack

    Is that a quack shack? Will the ball stay on the wall? Flip a page and watch a sack turn into quacks with sack and then sack on jack! Quack Shack features these word families: -ack, -ick, -ock Nouns or verbs from a word family are shown. Single words...

  • Snow Bow

    Is that bow in the snow? Will we meet on the street? Flip a page and watch a feet turn into a feet meet and then beet on feet! Snow Bow features these word families: -ow, -eet, -ate Nouns or verbs from a word family are shown. Single words progress i...

  • What Ship Is Not a Ship?

    What language lesson doesn't seem like a lesson? The fun guessing game inside this book! Clever word groupings list three things that are alike and one that it is different. For example, there are living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms, but a mushr...

  • Are You My Brown Bear?

    The " Hola, English " bilingual books make each story personal, and being personal makes each story interesting to every child. "Are You My Brown Bear?" uses descriptive adjectives to differentiate between lots of bears ( I am hairy bear. I am scary ...

  • I Say Yes! I Say No!

    The bilingual books in the " Hola, English " series help teachers and parents guide young children into the back-and-forth of a conversation. "I Say Yes I Say No " is told entirely in simple dialogue between parents and children. It features familia...

  • It's Raining Cats and Frogs

    This bilingual series will appeal both to Spanish-speaking ESL students and English-speaking kids who are learning Spanish. It’s Raining Cats and Frogs features plural words and idiomatic expressions. It explores the difference between real and p...

  • Max and Sarah Build a Snowman

    The books in the" Hola, English "series were written for Spanish-speaking children new to English and English-speaking children whose parents or teachers want to introduce a foreign language early on."Max and Sarah Build a Snowman"teaches numbers and...

  • Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!

    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    The bestselling "Sleepy Dog" now has a sequel! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up -- wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooz...

  • Glamma

  • The Banana Bunch and the Birthday Party!

    A Whole Bunch of Fun!No capes or superpowers, nothing supernatural -- just all the everyday-wonderful, so called ordinary stuff of growing up. This is what kids will find in the adventures of six kids and one dog, who are the Banana Bunch.The ...

  • The Banana Bunch and the Magic Show

    A Whole Bunch of Fun!No capes or superpowers, nothing supernatural -- just all the everyday-wonderful, so called ordinary stuff of growing up. This is what kids will find in the adventures of six kids and one dog, who are the Banana Bunch.The...

  • Hey, Baby, It's Time to Come Out!

    Max does everything he can think of to encourage his new sibling to be born. Nothing seems to work, until . . .

    Expectant parents will want to read the delightful story about the anticipation of a new arrival with their children, and soon-to...

  • Little Owl, Big Idea

  • Shopping with Daddy

  • Two Little Fairies

  • Where Does Kitty Go in the Rain?

    A lilting kitty mystery combines with rain-centered facts to create an utterly charming fiction/nonfiction picture book. As kids are invited on the search for Kitty, they'll also discover what different animals do to enjoy, or avoid, a rainy day. ...

  • Sleepy Barker

    The ¡Hola, English! series provides children with reasons to talk and things they will want to talk about. In Sleepy Barker, Barker the dog is awakened by one sound after another (howl, hoot, boom) but finally falls asleep after being reassured t...

  • Ten Little Fish

    Everybody into the water! From one to ten, and from diez to uno, counting is featured in this swimmy, finny underwater concept book. With opposites, short, long / corto, largo; descriptions, yellow, blue/amarillo, azul; action words swim, dive / nada...

  • Can You Whoo, Too?

    In farmyards, jungles, and oceans, almost every animal has something to say! Roosters cock-a-doodle-do. Can you cock-a-doodle, too? Here's a book that invites kids to make some noise. Young readers will love the interactive experience of reading a...

  • Here Comes the Airplane!

    The “here comes the airplane” classic baby-feeding tactic gets added mileage via a spoon fashioned into an airplane-utensil. Accompanying the spoon is a die-cut board book featuring baby animals who “open wide” to receive their own spoonfuls ...

  • Big, Bigger, Biggest

    Young readers are introduced to adjectives like big, bigger, and biggest; far, farther, and farthest; high, higher, and highest. The brightly colored fold-out illustrations make each concept easy to understand: by unfolding the page, you can see a ta...

  • Woof!

    The very youngest of babies will love this black-and-white board book. Flip the foam-filled, die-cut pages to turn one animal into another, from cat to dog to lamb to mouse, and finally to BABY! Babies will learn to associate the animal sounds with t...

  • It's Time to Go to Sleep

    Based loosely on the Comden & Green song I Said Good Morning, jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes in which a small boy says Good night! to everyone and everything in sight. By the time he is done with his exhaustive list of good nights...

  • It's Time to Take a Nap

    Based loosely on the Comden & Green song I Said Good Morning, jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes in which a small boy is saying so many good mornings that by the time he is done, it s nap-time All are rendered in Barroux s signature ...

  • 10 Little Fish

    Say hello to English (or Spanish!) with this new bilingual series that makes learning fun through shared storybook reading. Say hello to English (or Spanish!) with this new bilingual series that makes learning fun through shared storybook reading....

  • Greenie Grows a Garden

    Say hello to English (or Spanish!) in the latest addition to Blue Apple's bilingual series. Educators and parents can promote success in learning another language by starting with oral language development. Through shared storybook reading, the ...

  • Stop and Go!

    Teachers and parents of ESL students will cheer when they discover the ¡Hola, English! series, as will those seeking to expose English-speaking kids to Spanish. Each story in the series contains material that reflects children's daily lives. Shar...

  • I Really Want a Bigger Piece

    A Really Bird Story - 2

    Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader – to...

  • I Really Want to Be First!

    A Really Bird Story - 1

    Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader – to...

  • I Really Want to Fly to the Moon!

    A Really Bird Story - 3

    Take off with Really Bird and friends as they set their sights on a trip to outer space in this latest hilarious adventure. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story...

  • I Really Want to Make Lemonade!

    A Really Bird Story - 4

    Join Really Bird and friends as they learn to make a unique fresh lemonade and use it to do some good around the park where they live. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. IN each story...

  • Is This the Bus for Us?

    Patience pays off for Leo and his sisters as they wait for the right bus to take them to the park! Leo and his family are waiting for the bus, but each one that passes just isn't the right bus for them. First a red bus filled with a hen, a cow a ...

  • It's Time to Say Good Night

    Based loosely on the Comden & Green song I Say Good Morning to the Sun, jaunty verse takes readers to different landscapes in which a small boy is saying so many good morning's that by the time he is done, it's time to say goodnight! All are rendered...

  • It's Really Cold Outside

    A Really Bird Story - 5

    Join Really Bird and his friends who play outside in the snow while Really Bird keeps warm inside and directs the others in a game of throwing snowballs. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, an...

  • Really Bird, Really Scared

    Waking up in the dark a worried and anxious Really Bird has to deal with an overactive imagination in this entertaining caper with a reassuring ending.  Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit,...

  • Really Bird, Really Lucky

    In this latest adventure, Really Bird finds a beautiful red box and spends the day deciding what to use it for. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds hims...

  • Big Nose, Little Nose, Big Toes, Little Toes

    An innovative, interactive opposites book about animals, body parts, and relative size. Kids will delight in answering the questions posed while learning facts about fascinating animals. This is no ordinary opposites book! Bright, bold animal il...

  • Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party

    In this latest adventure, Really Bird and his friends decide to throw a beach party, but organization and teamwork will be the key to pulling it off. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends. In each story, Reall...

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Harriet Ziefert has published 352 books.

The next book by Harriet Ziefert, Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by Harriet Ziefert, The Small Potatoes Club, was published in March 1984.

Yes. Harriet Ziefert has 1 series.
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