Illustrated by Joan Sandin
Clarion, 1998
Michael’s dad lives seven states away and Michael misses him. But when his father comes to visit, Michael learns something new about his dad and himself.

Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House, September, 1988,
Book of the Month Club, 1989
Paperback Edition, 1990
When Nora must leave Bear with Mrs. Duck the baby-sitter for the afternoon, Bear learns that it can be fun to play with someone new.
“Ideal for children suffering from baby-sitter fears and enjoyable just as a warmly presented story.” – Booklist

Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House, 1991
British Edition, 1992
During a game of hide and seek with Mrs. Duck, Bear peeks in the Christmas closet.
“A loving and sensitive treatment of an often faced dilemma with a sweet holiday flavor.” – Booklist

Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House,1996
Book of the Month Club, 1996
Trumpet Book Club, 1997
When Nora brings a new baby sister home, Bear is in for a BIG surprise.
“Charming illustrations and believable characters make this … story right on target.” – School Library Journal

Illustrated by Anne Burgess
Macmillan, 1980
Junior Literary Guild, 1981
Viking/Penguin paperback
England, Fall, 1984
Aladdin paperback, Fall, 1990
Emmy-Lou comes to realize that “kissing is for everybody.”
“Warmth, sensitivity and humor….” – Booklist

Illustrated by Sarah Wilson
Harper and Row, 1989,
IBM Audio Edition, 1993
Whirl along with two young sledders as they bang and bump, slither and flop down a snowy hill.
“A short celebration in rhyme … A welcome addition to the limited number of picture books with a winter theme.” – School Library Journal

Illustrated by Mary Morgan,
Holiday House, 1993
The story of a very awake little girl, and her very sleepy family’s attempt to put her to bed.
“This bath-time hit radiates universal warmth.” – Booklist

Illustrated by Mary Morgan,
Holiday House, 1993
Julia feels bossed around by everyone, so she searches for a way to be the boss herself.
“A winning story that can’t miss with little ones.” – Booklist

Illustrated by Martha Weston
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1986
Weekly Reader Book Club Edition, 1986
Lizzie wants a best friend, but Harold won’t do because he’s a boy.
“A beautifully handled story … an ideal book for story hours and picture book collections.” – School Library Journal

Illustrated by Martha Weston
A Lizzie and Harold Story,
Lothrop Lee and Shepard, Spring, 1989
Lizzie must learn how to share her new best friend with others.
“The story is well plotted and… makes a nice point about possessiveness.” – Booklist