Illustrated by Jane Massey, Two Lions, 2015
A day of fun with Lucy and Henry. Delightful illustrations and simple, rhythmic text combine to make a wonderful first book about twins.
MAIA AND THE MONSTER BABY
Illustrated by Amanda Haley, Holiday House, 2012
Maia and her best friend, who happens to be a monster, are both becoming big sisters. This is NOT good news! A warm Read More…
BUNK BEDS
Illustrated by Ronald Himler Harper and Row, 1972 Molly and Willie turn their bunk beds into a ship of adventure and excitement. “The power of imagination is illustrated brightly in Read More…
I THINK HE LIKES ME
Illustrated by Denise Saldutti, Harper and Row, 1980 Eliza finally gets the chance to prove that she can be trusted around her new baby brother. “…the story has built in Read More…
THAT’S MINE
Illustrated by Emily McCully, Holiday House 1976 Sister and brother argue over blocks, until they realize that a taller, more impressive castle will come from cooperation. “…amusingly told and a Read More…
POTBELLIED POSSUMS
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock, Holiday House, 1977 Otto sneers at his sister’s garbage eating habits, but depends on her in the dark. Through the rumbling of their respective stomachs, each Read More…
ARE YOU SAD, MAMA?
Illustrated by Donna Diamond, Harper and Row, 1979 The story of a little girl who tries everything she can think of to make her mother happy, finally succeeding with the Read More…
A VERY NOISY GIRL
Illustrated by Ellen Weiss Holiday House, 1991 When Elizabeth’s mother asks her to stop making so much noise, Elizabeth decides to teach her mother a lesson.
KATHARINE’S DOLL
Illustrated by Marylin Hafner Dutton, 1983 Junior Literary Guild, 1983 British edition, 1988 Dutton paperback, 1991 Katharine and Molly argue over Charlotte, a new doll, but after some lonely hours, Read More…
TOUGH EDDIE
Illustrated by Lillian Hoban Dutton, 1984 Junior Literary Guild, 1984 British edition, 1988 Eddie is afraid he will be teased for having a dollhouse until he realizes that he can Read More…
THE BEST FRIENDS CLUB
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 Read More…
LIZZIE AND HAROLD
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 Read More…
I’M THE BOSS
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 Read More…
ASLEEP IN A HEAP
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 Read More…
SLEDDING
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. Read More…
SLOPPY KISSES
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 Read More…
BEAR AND ROLY-POLY
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 Read More…
BEAR’S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE
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 Read More…
BEAR AND MRS. DUCK
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, Read More…
AS THE CROW FLIES
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 Read More…
PROMISES
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin Clarion, 2000 A little girl learns to deal with her mother’s illness.
HALLOWEEN HATS
Floppy hats and sloppy hats, silly hats and frilly hats.
Flowered hats for bees to buzz in, fussy hats from someone’s cousin.
Hats to cover up your toes (those are Read More…
DANCING GRANNY
Illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca Marshall Cavendish, 2003
I asked my granny to the zoo. “I’d rather not,” she said. “My nightie’s on, my teeth are out. I think Read More…
SHOES
There are shoes to buckle shoes to tie shoes too low Which pair of shoes fits you best?
An enduring classic. Slip into this book and tap your feet to Read More…
DUMPY LA RUE
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED Book
Dumpy La Rue wanted to dance “Pigs don’t dance,” said his mother. “They bellow, they swallow, they learn how to wallow.
DOG SHOW
WHEN HARVEY HEARD ABOUT THE BONESPORT DOG SHOW, HE WAS VERY EXCITED. FRED THE BASSET HOUND WAS NOT. HARVEY PLANNED FOR MONTHS. FRED HOPED IT WOULD NEVER COME.
Harvey entered Read More…
SQUASHED IN THE MIDDLE
ALA NOTABLE Book, Bank Street College BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Selection, Starred Selection, Booklinks, Best New Books for the Classroom!
Daisy’s father was chopping carrots. Her mother was talking Read More…
THE BIGGEST PARADE
Harvey was excited when the mayor appointed him parade chairman.
He loved parades.
Fred did not.
Fred doesn’t want to be in the parade – not in the Read More…
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS STOCKING
“Dream your dreams, my child, and knit them into the wool.” A long time ago a girl named Claire learned to knit by her mother’s side. As the mother knit Read More…
MAGGIE AND THE MONSTER
Every night a little monster with hairy feet comes into Maggie’s room. She crashes into the furniture. She crawls under the table. She sits down on the chair and grumbles Read More…
MY FIRST BOOK OF THE PLANETS
This book is for children, teaching them about the planets.
A Little Golden Book, Western Pub Co. 1985
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HAPPY EASTER, MOTHER DUCK
In order to hatch her fifth duckling, Mother Duck must sit on a basket of Easter eggs, because Eliza has decorated the remaining egg for Easter.
A First Read More…
THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Maggie is an angel in the Christmas pageant at church.
A First Little Golden Book, Goldencraft 1984
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THE SHOELACE BOX
Steven has trouble learning to tie his shoes but hates to admit it.
A Little Golden Book, Golden Press 1984.
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