Books by Maribeth Boelts

Maribeth Boelts writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, friendship & social, love & family.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

The Firefighters' Thanksgiving

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who admires local heroes and needs to understand how community helpers balance their important jobs with t

Ages 4–8

Those Shoes

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who feels the sting of comparison or the pressure to own the latest trends while navigating a family budge

Ages 5–9

Happy Like Soccer

Maribeth Boelts

Sierra loves playing soccer on the nice suburban fields, but she wishes her hardworking aunt could see her play just onc

Ages 4–8

A Bike Like Sergio's

Maribeth Boelts

Ruben desperately wants a bike like his friend’s, but his family can't afford it. When he finds lost money at the store,

Ages 5–9

Kaia and the Bees

Maribeth Boelts

Kaia is brave about almost everything, but she'll need a special kind of courage to join her father on the roof and face

Ages 4–8

The Purple Puffy Coat

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who struggles to speak up when a friend's well-meaning gift or idea doesn't feel right. A gentle lesson on

Ages 4–8

What Coco Can Do

Maribeth Boelts

Coco doesn't herd cattle or act in movies, but he has a special talent for cuddling. He uses his gentle spirit to help p

Ages 4–8

The PS Brothers

Maribeth Boelts

Two best friends who have very little money refuse to give up on their dream of owning a dog, finding hope and loyalty i

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

8 books

Ages 8–11

8 books