P.K. Hallinan

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  • Bibliography:
    63 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    June 1981
  • Latest Book:
    July 2022
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Full Series List in Order

We're Very Good Friends--Family

1 - We're Very Good Friends, My Grandma and I (Jan-1989)
2 - We're Very Good Friends, My Brother and I (Sep-1990)
3 - We're Very Good Friends, My Sister and I (Sep-1990)
4 - We're Very Good Friends, My Father and I (May-1991)
5 - We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I (Feb-1989)
6 - We're Very Good Friends, My Mother and I (Mar-1999)

Book List in Order: 63 titles

  • Just Open a Book

  • That's What a Friend Is!

    A bestseller for over twenty years, That's What a Friend Is has been teaching children the true meaning of friendship, its message as timely today as when it was first brought to the hands of young readers. Now for the first time in hardcover, P.K. H...

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Grandma and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 1

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 5

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Brother and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 2

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Sister and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 3

  • My Very Best Rainy Day

  • Today Is Your Birthday!

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Father and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 4



  • For the Love of Our Earth

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  • A Rainbow of Friends

    This book is for ages 3-5. Friends come in all colors and sizes; they can be funny or serious, musical or athletic, outgoing or quiet. This book reminds children to celebrate their differences because that is what makes each of us so special....

  • Let's Play as a Team!

  • Let's Care about Sharing!

  • We're Very Good Friends, My Mother and I

    We're Very Good Friends--Family - 6

  • Today Is Valentine's Day!

  • I'm Thankful Each Day!

    This book is intended for ages 1 to 6 years. The colourful illustrations and simple text make this story perfect for toddlers. Every facet of God`s world provides a reason for a child to be thankful: from the glorious sunset to the beauty of the seas...

  • My Dentist, My Friend

  • My First Day of School

    This title is intended for ages 3 to 6 years. The story follows five-year-old Daniel as he leaves behind pre-school and enters kindergarten full of questions and fears. Children will relate to Daniel as he wonders: Where will I sit on the school bus?...

  • My Teacher's My Friend

    This title is intended for ages 3 to 6 years. This book puts a child`s mind at ease with this delightful story of a teacher and a friend. Here are all those ways that a teacher helps her young charges throughout the day - from fun at exercise time to...



  • My Doctor, My Friend

  • Let's Learn All We Can!

  • My Daddy and I

    In only about 200 words, author P.K. Hallinan expresses the loving relationship between child and father. With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, the book is sure to become a storytime favorite....

  • My Grandma and I

    In only about 200 words, author P.K. Hallinan conveys the loving relationship between grandmother and grandchild. The opening line, “My grandma and I are the greatest of friends” sets the tone of this love poem from child to grandparent, and the...

  • My Grandpa and I

    In only about 200 words, author P.K. Hallinan conveys the love shared between children and their grandfathers. The opening line, “My grandpa and I have great times together!” sets the tone of this love poem from child to grandparent. And ...

  • My Mommy and I

    In only about 200 words, author P. K. Hallinan conveys the love of children for their mothers. From the opening line, My mommy and I are as close as can be . . . to the conclusion, We're joined at the heart, my mommy and I, this is a gentle story of ...

  • Heartprints

  • ABC I Love You

  • Let's Share

  • Thank You, God



  • Happy Birthday!

  • My Sister and I

  • Let's Be Kind

    For ages baby to pre-school. The author has written a delightful story that shows young children how to be kind at home and at play. Here are ways to be kind, from picking up toys to feeding the dog. Parents will want to discuss the concept of kindne...

  • Let's Be Honest

  • Let's Be Friends

    Intended for ages 4-8, this title encourages children to give their time and their hearts to others and recommends offering a smile and a greeting as the first step in establishing lasting friendships....

  • Let's Be Happy

    This book is suitable for ages toddler & upwards. Playful rhymes and vivid watercolour illustrations mirror the characters` enthusiastic and cheerful attitudes to show readers how they can bring boundless happiness to themselves by brightening the da...

  • How Do I Love You?

    An updated version of a P. K. Hallinan classic, this board book reassures children that they are loved no matter what. Written in first-person verse from parent to child, How Do I Love You? celebrates the many sides of every little one—happy, g...

  • Christmas at Grandma's House

    When the gifts are all opened, and the stockings emptied, too, There's still one wonderful thing left to do: It's Christmas at Grandma's, where the whole family meets For a day full of laughter and holiday treats! And so a little boy and girl set of...

  • Thanksgiving at Our House

    Author-illustrator P. K. Hallinan's picture book about Thanksgiving, now available in paperback. Thanksgiving Day brings a flurry of activity to little P.K.'s house. His family and friends gather to watch parades, play football, and eat dinner -- suc...

  • When I Grow Up



  • Easter at Our House

  • I Know Jesus Loves Me

    A new paperback format for the P. K. Hallinan title that celebrates Jesus'' love for us all. Little P.K. knows Jesus loves him. But how does he know? P.K. tells us that Jesus'' love is shown ''By the things he creates, from warm, grassy meadows to co...

  • Grandma Loves You!

    A love poem from grandmother to grandchild with a photo pocket that allows for personalization. In Grandma Loves You!, renowned author P. K. Hallinan celebrates all the ways a grandmother's love envelops her grandchild. The warm sentiments and lively...

  • Let's Be Thankful

    With rhyming verses and brightly colored illustrations, P.K. Hallinan gently shows youngsters how to be thankful for all the blessings in their lives. Hallinan's simple approach will help teach children to be thankful for small things and big things ...

  • Today Is Thanksgiving!

    Encourage your child to be thankful for their family and friends through colorful pictures of Thanksgiving festivities. Parents and children alike will delight in this cheery book about Thanksgiving Day. From baking an apple pie to playing football o...

  • Today Is Christmas!

    Inspire generosity and the spirit of Christmas in your child through this colorful picture book Christmas is a beautiful time of love and friendship, and it’s especially heart-warming when seen through the eyes of a child. In How to Celebrate Chris...

  • Today Is Halloween!

    Encourage safe yet exciting Halloween fun for your child in this colorful, rhyming tale Halloween is a frightfully fantastic time of year for people of all ages but is especially fun as a child! Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P.K. Hal...

  • Let's Be Helpful

    A picture book with a simple approach that encourages helpful behavior in children.

    I like to help neighbors Scoop leaves into piles. I like to help family Turn frowns into smiles.

    With short rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, P. K. Ha...

  • The Looking Book

    A delightful story that encourages children to put down the TV remotes and video-game controllers and take a look at the wonder of the world around them.

    'This grass is amazing!' he suddenly said. 'There are all kinds of things here -- brown, yel...

  • Brothers Forever

    Brothers may squabble and fight, but when it comes right down to it, the relationship between brothers is often the closest and most enduring of a boy's life. Here, P. K. Hallinan draws on his experience of raising two sons to illustrate the many fac...



  • Try, Try Again

    Here's a colorful new board book that encourages children to be persistent as they attempt new skills and activities. The bright, colorful art accompanies good-natured text in urging us all not to give up, no matter the obstacle. With a little hard w...

  • Let's Be Fit

    P.K. Hallinan brings his spirited rhyming verse and brightly colored illustrations to the subject of health and fitness for children. Hallinan's lively art accompanies spirited, good-natured text in urging us to move more, to eat well, and to get ple...

  • Let's Be Safe

    P.K. Hallinan's gentle approach to child safety will help youngsters learn the importance of behaviors such as making sure shoelaces are tied, crossing the street safely, and avoiding strangers. This vital topic is handled in a non-threatening manner...

  • Daddy Loves You

    A love poem from father to child with a photo pocket that allows for personalization. In Daddy Loves You!, renowned author P. K. Hallinan celebrates all the ways a father's love envelops his child. The warm sentiments and lively rhyming verse are...

  • Mommy Loves You!

    A love poem from mother to child with a photo pocket that allows for personalization. In Mommy Loves You!, renowned author P. K. Hallinan celebrates all the ways a mother's love envelops her child. The warm sentiments and lively rhyming verse are...

  • Sisters Forever

    A warm and engaging look at the bond between sisters. This story is a colorful celebration of the special bond shared between sisters. Sisters may squabble and fight, but when it comes right down to it, the relationship between sisters is often the c...

  • Grandpa Loves You!

    A love poem from grandfather to grandchild with a photo pocket that allows for personalization. In Grandpa Loves You!, renowned author P. K. Hallinan celebrates all the ways a grandfather's love envelops his grandchild. The warm sentiments and lively...

  • A Love Letter from God

    A sweet new book from perennial best-selling author P. K. Hallinan.

    In this new title by P. K. Hallinan, the author supposes what God might say in a personal letter written to a child. The unconditional and unlimited nature of God's love is revea...

  • Daddy Loves You!

    In this cozy little board book, best-selling author P. K. Hallinan celebrates the unconditional love of fathers for their children -- on a beach, during a camping trip, while watching their child be silly or kind. The warm sentiments and lively rhymi...

  • How to Celebrate Valentine's Day!

  • How to Celebrate Easter!

  • My Mother and I

    Foster a loving relationship between mother and child in this beautiful picture book! Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P. K. Hallinan illustrates the unconditional love that a mother has for her child. Moms are more than parents, they c...

  • My Father and I

    Foster a loving relationship between father and child in this beautiful picture book! Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P.K. Hallinan illustrates the unconditional love that a father has for his child. Dads are more than parents, they ca...

  • Puppy Love

    A children’s picture book that poetically shares the joy and love a dog feels in the hands of a thoughtful, devoted child. In Puppy Love, a boy and his puppy enjoy their day together searching for creatures, appreciating na...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

P.K. Hallinan has published 63 books.

P.K. Hallinan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Puppy Love, was published in July 2022.

The first book by P.K. Hallinan, That's What a Friend Is!, was published in June 1981.

Yes. P.K. Hallinan has 1 series.
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