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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books
  • First Book:
    September 2015
  • Latest Book:
    October 2024
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Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • From the cranberry bog to the Thanksgiving table, join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit. When the vines hang heavy with berries that the autumn winds have turned deep red, it's time for cranberries, and Sam is finally ol...



  • A fun and creative answer to the question "what would YOU do if you had a jetpack?" Perfect for fans of Boy and Bot and How to Train a Train. Having a jetpack is fun--if you know what to do with one. If you had a jetpack, you could: * Teach...



  • First swimming lessons can be exciting and terrifying, but this joyful and imaginative guide from Lisl H. Detlefsen, illustated by Madeline Valentine, shows young readers how to conquer the pool. From what to wear (a bathing suit, of course!) to wha...



  • Kitten wants to a break a board, and she wants to do it now. But Tae Kwon Do is not easy. Kitten must focus. She must practice. And above all, she must be patient. Will Kitten's determination and dedication pay off when it's finally time to break a b...



  • A fun, awesome depiction of all the incredible ways we travel, perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.It's fun to watch trains, planes, excavators, and other things that go. It's even more fun to climb aboard. But most fun of all...



  • What's that you say? You're hungry? Right this very minute? Then you need a farmer. You have the stories of so many right here on your table! Award winners Lisl H. Detlefsen and Renee Kurilla's delicious celebration of food and farming is sure to ins...



  • Winner of the 2024 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Children's Picture Book (0-3 Years)A delightful romp around farms through the seasons - and the many types of boots that are needed to get the job done Grab your boots it's time to explore life on ...



  • A pitch-perfect story about a busy, exhausted, and loving family dealing with one obstacle after another in the run-up to bedtime, in the spirit of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.At the end of a long day, sometimes it fee...



  • Perfect for graduation, Thanksgiving, and the new year, Each Day is a Gift is a beautiful present that encourages gratitude for children When we receive "a brand-new bike kind of gift" or "a trip-to-the-amusement-park kind of gift," it's easy to...






  • A joyful, lyrical picture book celebration of a treasured family recipe and the traditions that nourish us, body and spirit—and a delicious reminder that warm, fresh-baked food feels like a hug when you really need one—from acclaimed auth...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lisl Detlefsen has published 10 books.

Lisl Detlefsen does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Still There Was Bread, was published in October 2024.

The first book by Lisl Detlefsen, Time for Cranberries, was published in September 2015.

No. Lisl Detlefsen does not write books in series.