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Books by Anna Grossnickle Hines | Wonderlit

Books by Anna Grossnickle Hines

29 books · Ages 0–10

Known for the Sophie and What Can You Do? series, Anna Grossnickle Hines writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–10, alongside 25 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, joy & gratitude, love & family.

Series

Tell Me Your Best Thing

1 book · Ages 7–10

What Can You Do in the Snow?

What Can You Do in the Wind?

What Can You Do in the Sun?

What Can You Do?

3 books · Ages 0–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Taste the Raindrops

Taste the Raindrops

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Cool droplets and splashing puddles turn a rainy day into a sensory adventure as a child coaxes their mother to step out

Cover of Come to the Meadow

Come to the Meadow

Anna Grossnickle Hines

A little girl waits for her busy family to notice the beauty of the outdoors until a special picnic finally brings every

Cover of Bethany for Real

Bethany for Real

Anna Grossnickle Hines

The afternoon sun is perfect for trading a cup of pretend lemonade for a pretend kitten in this sweet story about the st

Cover of All by Myself

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Josie gathers all her bravery for a big nighttime mission: crossing her dark bedroom to reach the bathroom without any h

Cover of It's Just Me, Emily

It's Just Me, Emily

Anna Grossnickle Hines

A game of make-believe comes to life as Emily transforms into different creatures while her mother tries to guess who is

Cover of I'll Tell You What They Say

I'll Tell You What They Say

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Andy takes his teddy bear on a tour of the farm to meet the animals, while his loyal dog Sam watches and waits behind.

Cover of Grandma Gets Grumpy

Grandma Gets Grumpy

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Lassen and her cousins love spending the night at Grandma's house, but they soon learn that even the best sleepovers hav

Cover of Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti

Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For children who thrive on playful connection with their parents, this story celebrates the joy found in everyday routin

Cover of Big Like Me

Anna Grossnickle Hines

A big brother tenderly lists all the wonderful things he will teach his baby sister, from the magic of the first snow to

Cover of They Really Like Me!

They Really Like Me!

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Abby and Penny think they are pulling a clever prank on their little brother while babysitting, but the plan goes sidewa

Cover of Mean Old Uncle Jack

Mean Old Uncle Jack

Anna Grossnickle Hines

The nieces and nephews finally hatch a plan to turn the tables on Uncle Jack and his silly, growly, mock-mean faces.

Cover of The Greatest Picnic in the World

The Greatest Picnic in the World

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Buddy and his mother have everything ready for a wonderful picnic, but sudden rain clouds threaten to spoil their outdoo

Cover of Moon's Wish

Anna Grossnickle Hines

A single dandelion wish becomes a magical moment as Molly invites the moon to join her, bringing the quiet dreams of her

Cover of Gramma's Walk

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the child learning that physical limitations do not limit the power of a shared imagination or the strength of a fam

Cover of Even If I Spill My Milk?

Even If I Spill My Milk?

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Jamie has a lot of questions for his parents as they get ready for a party. He is not quite ready for the babysitter to

Cover of What Joe Saw

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Joe might be the slowest walker in his class, but while everyone else rushes ahead, he spots the tiny, wonderful details

Cover of When the Goblins Came Knocking

When the Goblins Came Knocking

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Walking pumpkins and flying witches made last year scary, but this Halloween is all about finding a new way to face thos

Cover of Big Help!

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Sam loves his little sister, but her constant offers to help with his dinosaurs are driving him crazy until he finds a c

Cover of When We Married Gary

When We Married Gary

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Beth and her sibling learn to embrace a new stepfather named Gary while Beth quietly holds onto the memory of the father

Cover of Miss Emma's Wild Garden

Miss Emma's Wild Garden

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Rabbits, woodchucks, and bees hide among the flowers in Miss Emma's backyard as a young girl discovers the many wild cre

Cover of Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts

Pieces: A Year in Poems and Quilts

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Gentle rhymes and intricate patchwork quilts capture the shifting beauty of the year, from the first spring flower to th

Cover of My Grandma Is Coming to Town

My Grandma Is Coming to Town

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the child eagerly awaiting a grandparent's visit. This gentle story helps little ones navigate the excitement and th

Cover of Peaceful Pieces

Peaceful Pieces

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the child exploring what harmony looks like at home and in the world through gentle poems and breathtaking quilt art

Cover of I Am a Backhoe

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the active child who loves to move, dig, and climb. This playful story celebrates physical play as a young boy mimic

Cover of 1, 2, Buckle My Shoe

1, 2, Buckle My Shoe

Anna Grossnickle Hines

Woven quilt squares provide a cozy, colorful backdrop for this classic nursery rhyme that helps little ones connect numb

By Age Range

Taste the Raindrops

Come to the Meadow

Bethany for Real

Taste the Raindrops

Come to the Meadow

Bethany for Real

Grandma Gets Grumpy

They Really Like Me!

Tell Me Your Best Thing

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Nature & Outdoors Becoming a Big Kid Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Weather & Seasons

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Gagasaurus and Me

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time