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Books by Harriet Ziefert | Wonderlit

Books by Harriet Ziefert

68 books · Ages 0–9

Known for the Nicky the Cat and Baby Sam series, Harriet Ziefert writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–9, alongside 28 standalone books, exploring themes of becoming a big kid, curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude.

Series

Where's My Easter Egg?

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Nicky's Noisy Night

7 books · Ages 1–6

Don't Cry, Baby Sam

Sam's Boo-Boo

Baby Sam

2 books · Ages 1–5

Cat Games

Strike Four!

Goody New Shoes

12 books · Ages 3–8

Little Bunny's Melon Patch

Little Bunny's Noisy Friends

2 books · Ages 1–5

Harry Goes to Fun Land

Harry Takes a Bath

Harry Goes to Day Camp

Harry the Hippo

3 books · Ages 4–8

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 Pretend?

1 book · Ages 2–5

My Food

Animal Play

2 books · Ages 0–3

My Clothes

1 book · Ages 1–3

A New House for Mole and Mouse

1 book · Ages 4–7

Little Hippo's New Baby

Little Hippo's New House

2 books · Ages 2–5

Where's the Halloween Treat?

Here Comes a Bus

Where's the...?

2 books · Ages 1–4

Buzzy's Birthday

Time Out, Buzzy

2 books · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

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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

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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 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 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 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

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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

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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.

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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 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 What's Polite?

Harriet Ziefert

Scooter the pig is heading to a real restaurant with his grandparents and needs to remember his manners in this interact

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

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Rosie's Red String

Harriet Ziefert

For young children exploring simple connections and the joy of discovery, this story follows Rosie and her guiding red s

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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Harriet Ziefert

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

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 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 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 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

By Age Range

Where's My Easter Egg?

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Nicky's Noisy Night

Where's My Easter Egg?

Nicky's Christmas Surprise

Nicky's Noisy Night

A New Coat for Anna

Stitches

Harry Goes to Day Camp

Common Themes

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

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Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

The Everlasting Embrace

Gabrielle Emanuel

The Everlasting Embrace

My Portuguese Alphabet

Marilyn Trueluck

My Portuguese Alphabet