Books
Newest Books
Wee Little Chick, illustrated by John Butler (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008)
Ballerina Dreams: A True Story, with photographs by James Estrin (Feiwel & Friends, 2007)
Click here for exciting news about Ballerina Dreams!
The Apple Pie that Papa Baked, illustrated by Jonathan Bean (Simon & Schuster, 2007)
* A Publishers Weekly Book of the Year
* Booking signing at Books of Wonder, NYC, 12/1/2007, 12:00 -2:00pm!
* Click here for a recipe for The Apple Pie that Papa Baked
Other Published Books
Love One Another: The Last Days of Jesus, illustrated by Elizabeth Uyehara (Scholastic Press, 2000) A retelling of the Easter story.
One Riddle, One Answer, illustrated by Linda S. Wingerter (Scholastic Press, 2001) A mathematical tale in which a Persian princess uses a clever math riddle to find the “one” she will marry. (Ages 6-9)
A Christmas Gift for Mama, illustrated by Jim Burke (Scholastic Press, 2001) A lavishly illustrated holiday tale about a mother and daughter who give each other gifts of love, in the tradition of “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. (Ages 6-10) Platinum Award, Oppenheim Toy and Book Portfolio
Polar Bear Night, illustrated by Stephen Savage (Scholastic Press, 2004) One keen, cold night, a polar bear cub discovers the wonders of a winter night, including a star shower. A New York Times Bestseller; Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
Upcoming Books
Hope Is an Open Heart, illustrated with photographs (Scholastic Press, 2008)
One Starry Night, illustrated by Jonathan Bean (Simon & Schuster, 2008)
Leap! illustrated by Eleanor Taylor (Simon & Schuster, 2009)
Little Little Quack series: Little Quack’s Colors, Little Quack’s Numbers, Little Quack’s Opposites, Little Quack’s ABC illustrated by Derek Anderson (Simon & Schuster, 2009, 2010)
Too Many Cats!, illustrated by Robin Eley (Hyperion Books, 2009)
Polar Bear Morning, illustrated by Stephen Savage (Scholastic Press)
Santa and the Christmas Magic (Scholastic Press)
Translations
Some of my books have been translated into other languages.
Korean
Japanese
Spanish
German
These English/Spanish books appear in Cheerios boxes as part of their Spoonful of Stories program.
