Books by Lynne Rae Perkins

Lynne Rae Perkins writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of art & creativity, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Standalone Books

Home Lovely

Lynne Rae Perkins

Hoping to brighten her surroundings, Tiffany nurtures mysterious seedlings and watches as they transform her yard into a

Ages 4–8

Clouds for Dinner

Lynne Rae Perkins

Living with disorganized, dreaming parents makes Janet appreciate the quiet efficiency of her Aunt Peppy’s home in this

Ages 4–8

Criss Cross

Lynne Rae Perkins

Small-town teenagers in the 1960s grapple with new feelings and shifting identities as they search for the meaning of lo

Ages 10–14

Pictures from Our Vacation

Lynne Rae Perkins

Armed with cameras for a family reunion at the farm, two siblings learn that the most precious memories are the ones you

Ages 4–8

The Cardboard Piano

Lynne Rae Perkins

Debbie and Tina learn that friendship doesn't require liking all the same things after a homemade cardboard keyboard fai

Ages 4–8

Nuts to You

Lynne Rae Perkins

A brave band of squirrels must join forces and use their wits to save their forest home from being destroyed.

Ages 8–12

The Broken Cat

Lynne Rae Perkins

A mother comforts her son about his sick cat by sharing the gentle story of her own childhood injury and how she healed.

Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

7 books