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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?

Nicky

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 (Ages 8–11)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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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Tell Me the Day Backwards

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All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep

Hello, Tobi!

Andrea Cáceres