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Books by Jane Yolen

100 books · Ages 0–18

Known for the Welcome to the... and Great Episodes series, Jane Yolen writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, alongside 71 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, curiosity & wonder, love & family.

Series

Welcome to the Green House

Welcome to the Ice House

Welcome to the...

2 books · Ages 4–8

Queen's Own Fool

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Girl in a Cage

Great Episodes

2 books · Ages 10–18

Dragon's Blood

The Pit Dragon Chronicles

1 book · Ages 12–16

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?

How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas?

How Do Dinosaurs...?

11 books · Ages 0–7

Odysseus in the Serpent Maze

Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons

Prince Across the Water

5 books · Ages 8–17

Foiled

1 book · Ages 10–15

Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters

Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters

1 book · Ages 2–5

The Hostage Prince

The Last Changeling

The Seelie Wars

2 books · Ages 8–14

Commander Toad in Space

1 book · Ages 6–9

Passager

The Young Merlin Trilogy

1 book · Ages 8–12

Sister Light, Sister Dark

1 book · Ages 12–18

The Mary Celeste

Unsolved Mysteries from History

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball

An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball

One little mouse and ten prickly porcupines are among the many woodland guests scrubbing and dressing for the most elega

Cover of Owl Moon

A hushed, wintry forest becomes the backdrop for a father and daughter’s midnight trek to find the Great Horned Owl.

Cover of Old Dame Counterpane

Old Dame Counterpane

With a needle and thread, Old Dame Counterpane busily sews from sunrise to sunset to create the entire world and everyth

Cover of This Little Piggy: And Other Rhymes to Sing and Play

This Little Piggy: And Other Rhymes to Sing and Play

Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple

From toes that go to market to hands that clap along, these classic nursery rhymes and singing games are made for sharin

Cover of Dimity Duck

Dimity Duck and Frumity Frog spend a peaceful day splashing in their pond until the sun goes down and it is time to head

Cover of Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

Sleep, Black Bear, Sleep

Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple

Soft rhythms follow bears and other wild creatures as they retreat to their cozy winter dens to settle in for a long, pe

Cover of Mama's Kiss

For any child who needs to feel their parent's love, even when apart, this sweet story shows how a special kiss can trav

Cover of Switching on the Moon

Switching on the Moon

For the child who needs a soft landing at the end of the day. This poetic journey eases the transition from busy evening

Cover of Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters

Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters

For little ones learning to share and play with others, this book offers a joyful, bouncy look at monster friends enjoyi

Cover of A Bear Sat on My Porch Today

A Bear Sat on My Porch Today

A bear has decided to squat on the porch, and he is soon joined by a spraying skunk, a playful possum, and a whole host

Cover of Soft House

Blankets, cushions, and a helpful cat transform a rainy afternoon into a cozy, soft sanctuary built by a big sister and

Cover of Wee Rhymes

For parents seeking to turn every moment into a bonding opportunity, these rhythmic verses and fingerplays bring playful

Cover of Count Me a Rhyme: Animal Poems by the Numbers

Count Me a Rhyme: Animal Poems by the Numbers

Learn to count using the natural world through vivid animal photography, rhythmic poetry, and Roman numerals.

Cover of Pumpkin Baby

For the family celebrating their baby's first autumn, this rhythmic board book captures the cozy magic of a trip to the

Cover of Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature's Forms in Poetry

Shape Me a Rhyme: Nature's Forms in Poetry

Vivid photographs and gentle rhymes reveal the hidden geometry of the natural world, from circular spiderwebs to triangu

Cover of Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane Yolen

Muddy pants and overalls are just as royal as pink gowns in this vibrant celebration of girls who dance, play, and stay

Cover of You Nest Here With Me

You Nest Here With Me

Gentle rhymes follow baby birds as they tuck into nests from barn doors to oak trees, mirroring a child's own security w

Cover of My Father Knows the Names of Things

My Father Knows the Names of Things

For children who are naturally curious about the world and look to their parents as a gateway to all its hidden wonders

Cover of Baby Bear's Chairs

Baby Bear's Chairs

Baby Bear explores all the different seats in his house, but find the most comfort and love in his father's lap right be

Cover of I Am the Storm

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big feelings. This soothing story uses nature's wild weather to teach kids how to

By Age Range

An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball

Owl Moon

Old Dame Counterpane

Sleeping Ugly

An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball

Owl Moon

Sleeping Ugly

Brothers of the Wind

Neptune Rising Songs and Tales of the Undersea Folk

Brothers of the Wind

Neptune Rising Songs and Tales of the Undersea Folk

The Stone Silenus

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Being Different History Family & Siblings Fairy Tales & Mythology Growing Up

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