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Books by Amy Hest | Wonderlit

Books by Amy Hest

37 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the Baby Duck and Katie Roberts series, Amy Hest writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 19 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, family & siblings, animals.

Series

In the Rain with Baby Duck

You're the Boss, Baby Duck!

Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses

8 books · Ages 0–6

Love You, Soldier

Katie Roberts

1 book · Ages 7–10

Don't You Feel Well, Sam?

You Can Do It, Sam

Sam and Mrs. Bear

2 books · Ages 2–5

Remembering Mrs. Rossi

Letters to Leo

2 books · Ages 7–12

Charley's First Night

When Charley Met Grampa

2 books · Ages 3–7

Kiss Good Night

Kiss Good Night

2 books · Ages 2–5

Forever Friends

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Maybe Next Year

Maybe Next Year

Kate dreams of being a ballerina on the Upper West Side, but her commitment is tested when her passion for dance begins

Cover of Pete and Lily

When a widowed mom and a divorced dad start dating, their daughters Pete and Lily team up to take total charge of the si

Cover of Where in the World is the Perfect Family?

Where in the World is the Perfect Family?

Twelve-year-old Cornie deals with a new baby sister and divorced parents while trying to capture the meaning of family f

Cover of The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Age 11

The Private Notebook of Katie Roberts, Age 11

For the child navigating a blended family or a major move, this diary-style story offers a safe space to process grief a

Cover of The Summer We Found the Baby

The Summer We Found the Baby

For the child curious about history and the power of small acts of kindness during difficult times, like when a loved on

By Age Range

In the Rain with Baby Duck

You're the Boss, Baby Duck!

Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses

The Crack-of-dawn Walkers

In the Rain with Baby Duck

You're the Boss, Baby Duck!

Maybe Next Year

Pete and Lily

The Crack-of-dawn Walkers

Maybe Next Year

Pete and Lily

Where in the World is the Perfect Family?

Common Themes

Love & Family Family & Siblings Animals Grandparent Relationship Empathy & Kindness Patience & Waiting Nature & Outdoors Growing Up

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Maisy Loves You

Maisy Loves You

Spot's First Easter

Spot's First Easter

Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

I Get Dressed

Who Loves Bo

Who Loves Mee Art