Books by Karla Kuskin

Karla Kuskin writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–8, exploring themes of animals, curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Herbert Hated Being Small

Karla Kuskin

Short Herbert and tall Philomel find that being the right size is all about who you are standing next to in this playful

Ages 4–8

The Upstairs Cat

Karla Kuskin

Two cats—one mean and old, the other lean and young—spend all their energy bickering in a rhythmic story about the point

Ages 4–8

So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?

Karla Kuskin

What do cats actually think of people? An inquisitive child interviews a very clever feline to uncover the secrets of th

Ages 4–8

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

Karla Kuskin

Watch as 105 separate people wake up and get dressed, eventually merging their unique lives to create a single, powerful

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

3 books

Ages 4–7

7 books