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Books by Harriet Ziefert | Wonderlit

Books by Harriet Ziefert

70 books · Ages 0–9

Known for the Nicky the Cat and Nicky series, Harriet Ziefert writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–9, alongside 47 standalone books, exploring themes of becoming a big kid, curiosity & wonder, animals.

Series

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Thank You, Nicky!

2 books · Ages 1–5

Nicky's Noisy Night

Nicky's Picnic

Where Is Nicky's Valentine?

3 books · Ages 1–5

Harry Goes to Day Camp

Harry Goes to Fun Land

Harry Takes a Bath

Harry the Hippo

3 books · Ages 4–8

Mike and Tony: Best Friends

1 book · Ages 4–7

A Valentine for Ms. Vanilla

Ms. Vanilla's Class

1 book · Ages 4–8

Dr. Cat

1 book · Ages 4–7

What's Polite?

What's Pretend?

2 books · Ages 2–5

My Clothes

Animal Play

Rosie's Red String

Harriet Ziefert's Concept Books

3 books · Ages 1–6

My Food

1 book · Ages 0–3

A New House for Mole and Mouse

1 book · Ages 4–7

The Cow in the House

Puffin Easy-to-Read

1 book · Ages 4–8

Little Hippo's New Baby

Little Hippo's New House

2 books · Ages 2–5

Where's the Halloween Treat?

Where's the...?

1 book · Ages 1–4

Time Out, Buzzy

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Where's My Easter Egg?

Where's My Easter Egg?

Harriet Ziefert

Follow along with Nicky as he searches high and low to find his hidden Easter egg.

Cover of A New Coat for Anna

A New Coat for Anna

Harriet Ziefert

Money is scarce but love is plenty as Anna's mother finds a creative way to provide a warm winter coat through a series

Cover of Say Good Night!

Say Good Night!

Harriet Ziefert

Bedtime feels like a battle and mornings are even harder for one little girl until her parents help her find the bright

Cover of Andy Toots His Horn

Andy Toots His Horn

Harriet Ziefert

Andy loves to play his loud horn, but when he takes his noise outside, his family realizes just how much they miss his e

Cover of Cat Games

Harriet Ziefert

Matt and Pat are two playful cats who spend their day pouncing, chasing, and hiding in a simple game of feline fun.

Cover of Daddy, Can You Play with Me?

Daddy, Can You Play with Me?

Harriet Ziefert

For the child who keeps asking to play while you are busy. This interactive story uses flaps to show that while Dad is o

Cover of Mommy, Where Are You?

Mommy, Where Are You?

Harriet Ziefert

For the curious toddler discovering that mommy is still there even when she is out of sight. A playful game of hide and

Cover of Don't Cry, Baby Sam

Don't Cry, Baby Sam

Harriet Ziefert

Big sister knows just how to make things better by playing games and hiding behind flaps to help Baby Sam find his missi

Cover of Strike Four!

Harriet Ziefert

For the child who loves the excitement of the ballpark but is still learning how games work, this animal-led story makes

Cover of Finding Robin Redbreast

Finding Robin Redbreast

Harriet Ziefert

Lift the flaps to help Katy search through the yard for a robin, meeting all sorts of colorful feathered friends along t

Cover of Going on a Lion Hunt

Going on a Lion Hunt

Harriet Ziefert

A backyard explorer hunts for a lion, using lift-the-flap surprises to find clever ways over, under, and through every o

Cover of In a Scary Old House

In a Scary Old House

Harriet Ziefert

Follow a mysterious path and lift the flaps to uncover the secrets hiding inside a scary old house.

Cover of Little Bunny's Noisy Friends

Little Bunny's Noisy Friends

Harriet Ziefert

For the curious toddler eager to identify the sounds in their world. This interactive journey helps little ones explore

Cover of Stitches

Harriet Ziefert

Jon isn't very brave about his bicycle crash once he realizes his forehead cut might need a trip for medical treatment.

Cover of Little Bunny's Melon Patch

Little Bunny's Melon Patch

Harriet Ziefert

For the child learning that good things take time to grow. This gentle guide explores the rewards of tending a garden an

Cover of Goody New Shoes

Goody New Shoes

Harriet Ziefert

Penny and P.J. Pig spend a busy day out with their father getting fresh haircuts, trying on new shoes, and picking out t

Cover of Under the Water

Under the Water

Harriet Ziefert

For the budding explorer who is curious about what lives beneath the waves. This simple guide helps new readers discover

Cover of Dark Night, Sleepy Night

Dark Night, Sleepy Night

Harriet Ziefert

Gentle words and quiet scenes reveal how every creature, from forest animals to sleepy children, finds a cozy place to r

Cover of The Halloween Parade

The Halloween Parade

Harriet Ziefert

Allie is busy carving pumpkins and filling treat bags as she prepares for the biggest event of the season: the school Ha

Cover of Nicky Upstairs and Down

Nicky Upstairs and Down

Harriet Ziefert

Nicky the kitten spends his whole day racing up and down the stairs every time his mother calls his name.

Cover of How Big is Big?

How Big is Big?

Harriet Ziefert

Simple comparisons between different animals help define exactly what it means to be small, smaller, or the biggest of t

Cover of Three Wishes

Harriet Ziefert

From sunrise to sunset, a little boy makes three special wishes and uses his imagination to see exactly how his world wo

Cover of Later, Rover

Harriet Ziefert

Andy wants to play, but everyone is too busy except for Rover the dog, who eventually turns the tables on his energetic

Cover of Please Let it Snow

Please Let it Snow

Harriet Ziefert

A new winter coat and boots are ready and waiting, but all a young boy can do is watch the sky and hope for the very fir

Cover of Sam's Boo-Boo

Harriet Ziefert

Scrapes and bumps feel much better with the help of a Boo-Boo Bug in this interactive flap book that includes its own la

Cover of Wee G.

Harriet Ziefert

A little kitten tumbles through a big day of chasing butterflies and getting lost before finally finding her way back to

Cover of Math Riddles

Harriet Ziefert

For the early learner who loves a challenge, these rhyming riddles turn addition and subtraction into an engaging game o

Cover of Two Little Witches

Two Little Witches

Harriet Ziefert

Ten trick-or-treaters march through the night, slowly disappearing one by one as they approach a spooky old house.

Cover of Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

Harriet Ziefert

For the young explorer eager to identify the tiny creatures in the backyard, this rhyming guide builds reading confidenc

Cover of First Night

Harriet Ziefert

Music fills the air and cars line the streets as Amanda Dade takes her place at the front of a grand parade to celebrate

Cover of Clara Ann Cookie, Go to Bed!

Clara Ann Cookie, Go to Bed!

Harriet Ziefert

Clara Ann Cookie is determined to stay awake, but she quickly finds that getting her stubborn teddy bear to settle down

Cover of April Fool!

Harriet Ziefert

Will celebrates the first of April by telling his friends a wild story about a singing, juggling, bike-riding elephant.

Cover of What Do Ducks Dream?

What Do Ducks Dream?

Harriet Ziefert

As the stars come out over Sigmund's farm, all the animals drift off to sleep with their own strange and wonderful night

Cover of On Halloween Night

On Halloween Night

Harriet Ziefert

Emily and her grandparents team up to create the perfect costume as the excitement of Halloween night approaches.

Cover of First He Made the Sun

First He Made the Sun

Harriet Ziefert

For parents seeking a gentle way to introduce the concept of creation, this rhythmic retelling captures the wonder of ho

Cover of Here Comes a Bus

Here Comes a Bus

Harriet Ziefert

Lift the flaps to see where every colorful bus is headed in this playful guessing game set right at the bus stop.

Cover of This Little Egg Went to Market

This Little Egg Went to Market

Harriet Ziefert

For the curious toddler discovering the world through rhyme and touch. This interactive story uses a familiar nursery rh

Cover of 31 Uses for a Mom

31 Uses for a Mom

Harriet Ziefert

A playful look at the many 'jobs' a mother does every day, helping children recognize and appreciate the small, loving w

Cover of Bear Gets Dressed

Bear Gets Dressed

Harriet Ziefert

Will it be a sweater for the cold or a hat for the sun? Play along as Bear picks the perfect outfit for every change in

Cover of Buzzy's Birthday

Buzzy's Birthday

Harriet Ziefert

Waiting for the big day is the hardest part for Buzzy, but all the patient party preparations lead to a celebration wort

Cover of One Smart Skunk

One Smart Skunk

Harriet Ziefert

Rebecca the skunk has moved in under the porch, and this curious family is learning how to live alongside their smelly n

Cover of When I First Came to This Land

When I First Came to This Land

Harriet Ziefert

The nineteenth-century immigrant experience unfolds through folk song lyrics and illustrations of the objects families c

Cover of The Snow Child

Harriet Ziefert

A child made of snow miraculously comes to life in this classic Russian folktale, illustrated with colorful and pleasant

Cover of Bigger Than Daddy

Bigger Than Daddy

Harriet Ziefert

Edward gets to experience life as the big person in the house when he swaps roles with his father for a day of playful d

Cover of A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found

A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found

Harriet Ziefert

A mother duck realizes some of her little ones have strayed, but a helping hand ensures all twelve ducklings make it saf

Cover of Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed!

Mommy, I Want to Sleep in Your Bed!

Harriet Ziefert

Charlie wants to snuggle in his parents' room, but he learns how to feel brave and comfortable staying in his very own b

Cover of Snow Party

Harriet Ziefert

When the first flakes of winter arrive, the snow people emerge to throw a secret, magical celebration to welcome the sea

By Age Range

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Where's My Easter Egg?

Nicky's Noisy Night

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Where's My Easter Egg?

Nicky's Noisy Night

A New Coat for Anna

Stitches

Harry Goes to Day Camp

Common Themes

Becoming a Big Kid Curiosity & Wonder Animals Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Puzzles & Games Family & Siblings Nature & Outdoors

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Hello, Tobi!

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