Books by Harriet Ziefert

The Princess and the Pea (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

by Harriet Ziefert

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.

Dark Night, Sleepy Night, Level 1

by Harriet Ziefert

Illustrations and simple text depict the sleeping habits of animals and humans

What Is Thanksgiving?

by Harriet Ziefert

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 Thanksgiving celebration.

10 Little Sock Monkeys

by Harriet Ziefert

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. They're posed in exuberant, energetic positions, waving their arms, bodies upside down, and flying around. And when they're on the ground, they manage to keep on swinging, dancing, and bopping in their own special way. Kids will want to join in the fun.

Bear Goes Shopping: A Guessing Game Story

by Harriet Ziefert

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, a pretty bird, a pair of shoes, or two luscious cherry-topped cupcakes? Not only will this charmingly illustrated tale teach toddlers about many kinds of stores, it helps kids learn the days of the week too.

Knick-Knack Paddywhack

by Harriet Ziefert

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. Every child sings it, at home and at school, and uses it to learn to count to 10. Emily Bolam's lively art will add to kids' pleasure, conveying every drop of the cumulative and entertaining antics. In a unique twist, the pictures show the amusing interaction between a father and son, as the dad drives the child crazy making knick-knack noises as he bangs on a drum, a treehouse, and even the boy's knees. The pictures will have kids laughing, and the familiar words will have them chorusing in joy.

Bear All Year: A Guessing Game Story

by Harriet Ziefert

When Bear's at play, it's always the season for fun. Kids will happily join him for games in winter, sunner, spring, and fall.

Ready for Easter: A Rosie Rabbit Book

by Harriet Ziefert

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 kids will have a great time helping her. All they have to do is take the reusable vinyl stickers and decorate the bunny cake, put cookies on the table, hang eggs on the egg tree, and fill up the Easter basket. And the final page of this adorable seasonal board book features a special treat: a fun "find-it" game, where children try to spy the candy chicks Rosie has hidden everywhere.

I'm Going to Read® (Level 3): If I Had a Robot Dog (I'm Going to Read® Series)

by Harriet Ziefert

A pet dog is fun-and a robot dog can be even better. If you had a robot dog, you can ask it to: Fetch your ball, Fetch your bat, Fetch your jacket and your hat. New readers will love being empowered by this fantasy pup.

I'm Going to Read® (Level 2): All Dirty! All Clean! (I'm Going to Read® Series)

by Harriet Ziefert

It's fun to be dirty, but then it's time to get clean. Bears take baths. Monkeys pick, and cats lick. How do you get clean?

Backstage Cat

by Harriet Ziefert

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 illustrations by a bright new star on the Blue Apple list, kids will discover that there's just as much interesting stuff behind the footlights - and up in the catwalks - as on the stage!

Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed!

by Harriet Ziefert

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 faceputting their busy days to rest. Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed! will encourage other children to do the same and help them understand in a sweet and sympathetic way, that sleeping alone is an important step in growing up.

Harry Gets Ready for School (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

by Harriet Ziefert

Everybody has a lot to do before school starts, and so does Harry. He has to go for a checkup, visit the dentist, get a haircut--and that's only the beginning!

Jason's Bus Ride (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

by Harriet Ziefert

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 . . .

Harry Takes a Bath (Penguin Young Readers, Level 2)

by Harriet Ziefert

Level Two

When Harry Hippo takes a bath, he wants to get clean, but he also wants to play! Harry has lots of fun splish-splashing around! Then he cleans up the messy bathroom.

Brothers are for Making Mud Pies (Puffin Lift-the-Flap)

by Harriet Ziefert

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 will enjoy lifting the flaps of this adorably illustrated book, brimming with cheerful, colorful art, to see all the ways a brother is special.

Grandmas are for Giving Tickles (Puffin Lift-the-Flap)

by Harriet Ziefert

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. This adorable lift-the-flap book is perfect for young children to read with Grandma when she comes to visit.

Teachers are for Reading Stories (Lift-the-Flap, Puffin)

by Harriet Ziefert

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.

Night, Knight

by Harriet Ziefert

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, with pictures to show their different meanings. Children will have fun guessing and peeking as they learn about homonyms.

Sleepy-o!

by Harriet Ziefert

Soothing, singing, dancing, playing the fool--nothing, it seems, will get baby-o to go to sleep until sister finds the solution, in a picture book of verses accompanied by music, based on an Appalachian folksong.

What Do Ducks Dream

by Harriet Ziefert

This brightly illustrated picture book tells of the amusing and magical dreams that the animals and humans of Sigmund's farm have after they fall fast asleep.

When I First Came to This Land

by Harriet Ziefert, Oscar Brand

Illustrations and words to a traditional song describe the adventures of a pioneer who buys a farm and builds life for himself and his family.

Rockheads

by Harriet Ziefert

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). Increasing numbers of rock-headed characters enjoy a variety of activities, each specific to the number on the page. Four rockheads play in a quartet, while five make a basketball team. Young readers are sure to enjoy keeping count and keeping up with these rockstars!

Squarehead

by Harriet Ziefert, Todd McKie

George only likes things that are square like himself until a dream in which he floats off into outer space and encounters all sorts of nonsquare objects reminds him of how nice round can be.

Two Little Witches: A Halloween Counting Story Sticker Book

by Harriet Ziefert

"Bold illustrations depict Halloween’s splendor in this counting book. . . . Simple word repetition will sustain the tension for very young listeners."
— THE HORN BOOK

If one little witch meets one little witch, what happens on a spooky Halloween night? In this lively, cumulative counting book, they’re joined by a plump pumpkin, a fuzzy bunny, a friendly pirate, a pink princess, and more costumed characters, until ten trick-or-treaters are tiptoeing up to a dark, scary house. And what would happen if . . . a monster opened the door? Bright illustrations set off the simple rhythms of this Halloween story, just waiting to be completed with a page full of stickers.

Talk, Baby!

by Harriet Ziefert

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 never stops talking to the baby. And when she finally does speak, her first word is a big surprise for everyone!

In this companion to last year's Waiting for Baby, Harriet Ziefert and Emily Bolam again capture the happiness and frustration all big brothers and sisters feel when a new baby comes into their lives. And tucked into the book's last pages, older siblings will find a gift: a folded notecard that they can fill out, with their parents' help, to commemorate their own baby's first word.

Rosie Rabbit's Valentine's Day: A Happy Holiday Sticker Book

by Harriet Ziefert

Rosie Rabbit needs help decorating her Valentines and readers can assist her by picking and choosing from a selection of reusable stickers

One Red Apple

by Harriet Ziefert

Follow the life cycle of an apple: from fruit growing on the tree to market, to picnic, to seed, to sapling and tree, andfinally to a new apple. This simple, joyful book with radiant illustrations introduces readers to the amazing and delectableway the earth provides food.

Flip-a-Word: Quack Shack

by Harriet Ziefert

The Flip-a-Word series has won accolades from consumers, teachers, and librarians with its fun, innovative approach to word families. Now two more books join the series! Learning phonics is even more fun with the addition of quack shacks, red sleds, and wet pets.

Posey Paints a Princess

by Harriet Ziefert

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!

You And Me: We're Opposites

by Harriet Ziefert

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 penguins know he's tall and they're short.

Ethan Long's novelty books Tickle the Duck and Stop Kissing Me! are smash hits, and he brings a sly humor and creativity to his first book with Blue Apple.

Crab Cab: Flip-a-Word

by Harriet Ziefert

These unique, interactive early-reading books invite children to flip the pages andpresto-change-o!a different word and picture appear. The use of word families helps children grasp the connections between similar words, while Yukiko Kido's bright and inspired illustrations in a Japanese anime style set the Flip-a-Word series apart from other phonics books. Be sure to check out the rest of the series!

Flip-a-Word: Wet Pet

by Harriet Ziefert

The Flip-a-Word series has won accolades from consumers, teachers, and librarians with its fun, innovative approach to word families. Now two more books join the series! Learning phonics is even more fun with the addition of quack shacks, red sleds, and wet pets.

Hanukkah Haiku

by Harriet Ziefert

Here's a cultural crossover that pays off: a traditionally Japanese poetic form used to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. There's one haiku for each night, and stepped pages add one candle to the menorah every time the page is turned. The simple poetry is set off perfectly by Karla Gudeon's vibrant, freewheeling artwork. A perfect gift, or good to reread each year, Hanukkah Haiku is a jubilant, unforgettable journey through the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Mighty Max

by Harriet Ziefert

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 boys want to be big and strong like superheroes. Elliot Kreloff's crayon illustrations give a winning personality to Max and his imaginary world.

Posey Plans a Party

by Harriet Ziefert

Posey doesn't just love pink (and purple) and painting; she loves to throw a party! Will Posey serve pink or purple treats? Will the decorations be pink or purple? What will Posey wear, and whom will she invite? Hard decisions . . . but whatever Posey decides, there are sure to be plenty of P words—pizza, pasta, and piano performances—and the end result will be perfect!

My Forever Dress

by Harriet Ziefert

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 into a sleeveless jumper. Finally, when the little girl turns ten and is ready for a new outfit, she decides to give the dress to her little cousin so it can be her forever dress.

Liz Murphy's collage artwork is the perfect medium for this inventive story of sewing and altering, mixing and matching,and the rituals that connect generations.

Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book

by Harriet Ziefert

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 room when he's all alone at night?). Readers will identify with this charmingly charismatic donkey who conquers not only fears, but readers' hearts as well.

Murphy Meets Paris

by Harriet Ziefert

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 Louvre, enjoy a night on the town, and, last but not least, climb the Eiffel Tower. Will Paris ever be the same?
Emily Bolam's paint and ink artwork is perfectly calibrated to this loving, through-a-dog's eye view of the City of Lights. With only the sparest of line work, she coaxes all sorts of expressions from Murphyfrom complete annoyance to magical delight. A cultural experience expressed in a way that will captivate even the youngest reader. Dog lovers, young and old, will be enchanted by Murphy's exploits.

Oh No, Nicky!

by Harriet Ziefert

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.

Zoo Parade!

by Harriet Ziefert

How many different ways of walking can you name? Join a parade of animals on their way to the zoo to find out! Can you prance like a lion? Dance like a gazelle? Can you saunter like a giraffe? Kangaroo jump? March like a camel with a bumpity hump? Simms Taback's big, bright, and bold illustrations make following these wild and wonderful creatures more fun than a barrel of monkeys!

Hey, Irma! It's Mother's Day

by Harriet Ziefert, Barry Gott (Illustrator)

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, but none come up with anything he thinks his mom will enjoy. Finally, with Irma's help, he finds just the right gift.
With expressive, comic illustrations, and text clearly punctuated with speech balloons, Harriet Ziefert and Barry Gott deliver a new adventure of Hank and his best friend, Irma, in this second exciting book of the "Hey, Irma!" series.

Buzzy's Birthday

by Harriet Ziefert

Every child has faced our hero's dilemma in Buzzy's Birthday: how to be ever so patient waiting for the big day to arrive. Kids will almost want to look forward to delayed gratification once they've seen Buzzy's take on the subject. Emily Bolam's winsome donkey appears here for the first time in a lift-the-flap format, which is always a child-pleaser.

Noisy Barn!

by Harriet Ziefert

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 to the barn, children will clamor to make their own animal noises.

Beach Party!

by Harriet Ziefert

Scooting, slithering, flapping, and twisting!
What kind of walking can you do today?
Can you scoot like a crab?
Bend like a starfish?
Fly like a seagull looking for a fish?
A new additional to this successful series of board books, Beach Party! invites readers to join the parade of animals and imitate their sounds as they all head to the beach. This wonderful rhyming text will delight children of all ages. They will surely want to jump to their feet and move!
Caldecott-winning artist Simms Taback's rich and vibrant illustrations bring a day at the beach to life. This sturdy board book format is perfect for little hands.

The Biggest Job of All

by Harriet Ziefert

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 important job of allbuy what should it be? A mommy? An author?
Nothing is out of the question for Lulu! Her simple game of "Whats the biggest job of all?" will open young readers to the many possibilities before them too.
The perfect gift for both working and stay-at-home moms.

Buzzy's Balloon

by Harriet Ziefert

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 replacement when it bursts.
The Buzzy books help children explore their own feelings and discover solutions. Illustrated with great charm, this separation-and-loss story is sure to resonate with young children.

From Kalamazoo to Timbuktu!

by Harriet Ziefert

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 travelogue is a tribute to the imagination as well as an entertaining geography lesson.
Harriet Ziefert's sparkling rhymed text and Tanya Roitman's vibrant illustrations make this book ideal for introducing young children to the world beyond our shores.

You Can't Buy Dinosaur with a Dime

by Harriet Ziefert

Clink, clink, clink, clink...Clink, clink, clinkity... Money saved in a bank makes your brain think-thinkity!
Children are fascinated by moneyhow it looks, feels, smells, and most of all, what it buys. And Pete is no exception. The rhymed verse describes how Pete saves his allowance, spends too much of it, has second thoughts, and starts over. Young readers will not only applaud Pete's decisions, but join him in his computations as he saves, spends, and strategizes over future purchases. The lively combination of fact and fiction, plus humorous art, will prove both thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable.

Buzzy and Friends: Colors (Buzzy & Friends)

by Harriet Ziefert

Buzzy paints with red paint, blue paint, and yellow paint . . . but what happens when the colors start to run together? Can Buzzy paint with green and orange and purple? Everyone's favorite little donkey returns with a new format that's just right for younger readers in this bright, beautiful introduction to colors.

That's What Grandmas Are For

by Harriet Ziefert

"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 and wipe it dry. That's what grandchildren are for."
A grandmother and her grandkids tell what makes the other special. This exuberant celebration of the love between grandmothers and their grandchildren will warm your heart and make you smile.

That's What Grandpas Are For

by Harriet Ziefert

"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 to his grandchildren and his grandchildren special to their grandfather? It's the little things that matter in this loving tribute to grandpas and grandkids everywhere. You'll love sharing this book with your own grandpa.

40 Uses for a Grandpa

by Harriet Ziefert

Grandpa is much more than just the patriarch of the family. Whether he'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 grandfather is great. Breaking traditional stereotypes, this book encourages children to images their grandfather in a host of contemporary situations: grandpas as chefs, nurses, and cheerleaders.

Read + Write: Rhyming Words (My First Activity Book: Read + Write)

by Harriet Ziefert

Each word family offers three separate activities. First, kids trace and fill in missing letters in simple rhyming words. Next, they can color in Kido's kid-tastic illustrations. Then, kids can draw their own version of the rhyming objects. For example, the "ug" family includes the words "hug," "bug," "mug," and "rug." Kids fill in the missing letters from the words, then color in a mug and a rug, then draw their own bugs. Youthful brains will be crackling with creativity and learning connections!

Bunny's Lessons

by Harriet Ziefert

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 Ziefert and Barroux charmingly tell the tale of the relationship between an inseparable and irresistible pair who learn about the delights (along with the bumps and bruises) of friendship and love.

Listomania

by Simms Taback, Harriet Ziefert

A fabulous, its-all-here format packed with fun trivia and hot topics for kids to make lists about things they know, care, and wonder about--from favorite pizza toppings to possible presidential aspirations.Sure to be on every kid's list of favorite books! What kid wouldn't be interested in a book that turns out to be all about everything they like, don't like, wish for, dread, do, avoid, dream about, fear, aspire to, etc.

That's What Grandmas Are For...: Gift Edition

by Harriet Ziefert

A gift edition of a perennial favorite features a new cover with foil accents and celebrates the benefits of intergenerational relationships enjoyed by grandmas and grandchildren.

What Is Part This, Part That?

by Harriet Ziefert

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 south and part north, and a certain kind of chair is part back and part forth (a rocking chair). The collage art further expresses the concept that, from stones to sticks, the world is indeed a marvelous mix.

Where Is My Baby?

by Harriet Ziefert

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, quack, chirp, baa, etc.). When turned, the flap changes the mother's expression from worried to delighted. Somehow, Mr. Taback is able to capture a mother's fond look on each of his animal creations. The last spread shows a parade of all the mother and baby pairs.

Who Said Moo?

by Harriet Ziefert

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 Caldecott-winning artist Simms Taback's endearing menagerie of animals. (App also available.)

My Dog Thinks I'm A Genius

by Harriet Ziefert

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 purely an accident, or is Louie a "genius," just like his master?

Princess and the Peas and Carrots

by Harriet Ziefert

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 Princess Fussy. Sound Familiar? The clever rendition of The Princess and the Pea offers a funny, insightful reflection of how important having certain things be "just so" can be to certain kids. Everyone will cheer the surprising twist that reveals why Rosebud cannot get comfy at bedtime. Is it simply the return of Princess Fussy? Or might there be a more royal reason for her finicky convictions?

Quack Like A Duck!

by Harriet Ziefert

Can you BAA like a sheep? SING like a bird? WHINNY like a horse ahead of the herd? Simms Taback's charming critters will have kids mooing, quacking, and hee-haw-ing. The lively lenticular cover shows a quacking duck who's on the move!

Bear in Love

by Harriet Ziefert, Sophie Fatus

Just one look was all it took for Bear to fall in love with Bunny. But how should Bear show this love? With candy? Or song and dance?

With delightful illustrations by award-winning artist Sophie Fatus, warm and witty words perfectly express how love casts its spell on manand beast!

Lucy Rescued

by Harriet Ziefert

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 they were your own. Kids will recognize and feel empathy both for Lucy, a shelter dog who sometimes tries her adopter's patience, and for the little girl who helps him become part of the family. Featuring kids' enduring love for both dogs and stuffed animals, Harriet Ziefert and Barroux's latest collaboration hits all the right-est and brightest notes in this simply wise and wisely simple doggy tale.

You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear

by Harriet Ziefert

Why can't you hear a siren with your eyes? Spot an airplane with your hands? And how come a pickle on your ear isn't delicious? In You Can't Take a Pickle with Your Ear kids discover how each of their five senses is hard at work all day long, providing them with information and helping them get the most out of their daily lives. Whenever you think, "I'm oh-so-sweet," Pull off your socks and smell your feet! Sections such as "Hold Your Nose" and "Stick Out Your Tongue" (not the same time!) encourage hands-on investigations of what's happening inside kids' bodies and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.

Doodles at Breakfast

by Harriet Ziefert, Deborah Zemke

Doodle dynamo Deborah Zemke presents 36 new placemats, featuring doodles for breakfast diners young and old. Zemke has taught many readers—and eaters—how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles from letters and numbers, and both her Doodles at Dinner and Doodles at Lunch placemats are hits!

Bound together as a pad—so there's always another placemat ready—this set makes the perfect gift and will liven up mealtime at home, in restaurants, at birthday parties, or anywhere!

That's What Grandpas Are For...: Gift Edition

by Harriet Ziefert

Rereleased with a new cover and shiny foil accents, a gift edition of the perennial favorite features grandchildren and a grandfather who share their respective views about the benefits of a multigenerational bond.

Puppy is Lost

by Harriet Ziefert

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 same idea that they finally find each other.

You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear: A Book About Your 5 Senses

by Harriet Ziefert

Explores how each of the five senses is hard at work all day long providing information, warning of danger, and helping us enjoy the world around us.

A New Coat for Anna (Dragonfly Books)

by Harriet Ziefert

"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 weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how precious the ordinary can become in times of turmoil."--(starred review) Booklist

I Say Yes! I Say No! (¡Hola, English!)

by Harriet Ziefert

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 familiar nighttime and bedtime rituals.

You Can't See Your Bones With Binoculars

by Harriet Ziefert

This acclaimed "edu-tainment" series offers an active exploration of subject matter from fingertips to lunar trips! Classroom-ready and packed with kid-centered science information and activities, the You Can't… books combine laughing with learning. What's inside your rib cage? Hint: it's not a canary! Why is bumping your humerus totally not funny? Why do football players and carpenters need knee pads? Kids will learn about all 206 of their very own bones - what they look like, where they are, what they do. Actual x-rays of real bones take kids through the skeletal system, inviting them to locate and explore their own bones. Clear explanations (fact-checked and approved by a pediatrician), colorful illustrations, and humorous analogies make for a fresh look at a familiar topic. From head to toe (or from cranium to phalanges), kids will get a skeleton of fascinating bone-formation!

Be Thankful for Plants

by Harriet Ziefert

The third book in the Be Thankful . . . series for kids; this time, providing a gorgeous exploration of plant life and showing how essential they are to sustaining life on Earth

Would animals be satisfied without plants? They would not!
Leaves for gorillas, Food for antelopes,
Grasses for zebras on African slopes.
Plankton for small krill, Greens for manatees
Plants provide food in big oceans and seas.

The third book in the successful Be Thankful . . . series, Plants uses lilting, rhyming couplets to explore the many ways that plants are essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn't stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of plants--and the environmental danger to plants posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. In this series, kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another but to the environment as well. Kids will view the many types of plants in our lives and will see them in a whole new light after going on a botanical eco-tour in this gorgeous poem about plants. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

Preschool Reading Readiness Boxed Set Sleepy Dog, Dragon Egg, I Like Bugs, Bear Hugs, Ducks Go Vroom

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Margaret Wise Brown, Harriet Ziefert, Mallory Loehr, Jane Kohuth

Help your preschooler learn to read with 5 books from the #1 early reader line, Step into Reading! Remember, a lifetime love of reading starts with a single Step!

Your child is taking the first steps on an exciting journey! This boxed set is perfect for sharing at home or in the classroom. All five Step 1 books are designed for children who know the alphabet. Emergent readers will be engaged by the simple words, rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and picture clues that support word identification, while being entertained with dragons, bears, dogs, bugs, ducks, and more! The tried-and-true books chosen especially for your preschooler are: Ducks Go Vroom!; I Like Bugs; Dragon Egg; Sleepy Dog; and Bear Hugs.