Book Series · 12 Books

Here's Hank Books

In order from Bookmarks Are People Too! to Everybody Is Somebody.

Bookmarks Are People Too!
A Short Tale about a Long Dog
Stop That Frog!
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bookmarks Are People Too!
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Bookmarks Are People Too!

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Scott Garrett (Illustrator)

A boy struggles to read and participate in his class play.

128 pages· 8,233 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: In second grade, Hank dreams of starring as Aqua Fly in the school play. But when stage fright turns his audition into a buzzing disaster, he's cast as a silent bookmark. As the performance unfolds, Hank's rival, Nick, freezes, and it's up to Hank to step up and save the day. Can Hank turn his small role into a big moment and prove that even the quietest parts can make the loudest impact? Join Hank on this hilarious and heartwarming adventure where laughter and courage take center stage.
The complete set

Here's Hank Series

12 books · Published 2014–2019

Bookmarks Are People Too!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A boy struggles to read and participate in his class play.

A Short Tale about a Long Dog
Sale price
$674

A Short Tale about a Long Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A boy gets a dog and learns to take care of it.

Stop That Frog!
Sale price
$674

Stop That Frog!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A missing frog turns a weekend into a frantic search.

Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
Sale price
$699

Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A boy's magic act risks disaster when his true identity is exposed.

There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
Sale price
$699

There's a Zombie in My Bathtub

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Hank sees zombies everywhere. Are they real or just his imagination?

How to Hug an Elephant
Sale price
$674

How to Hug an Elephant

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

A boy gets lost during a school trip to the zoo and befriends an elephant, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.

You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Hank faces off in a cooking contest, uncovering unexpected family secrets.

The Soggy, Foggy Campout
Sale price
$699

The Soggy, Foggy Campout

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Hank must find inspiration for a poem while camping, but a storm threatens to ruin everything.

Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!
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$699

Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Hank must save the day at the deli or face disaster.

Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Hank must overcome his basketball struggles to help his team win again.

Robot on the Loose

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

A boy builds a robot to pick up his socks.

Everybody Is Somebody
Sale price
$1398

Everybody Is Somebody

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Hank's secret reading struggle leads to a creative twist. Can he keep fiction from reality?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Here's Hank series?

There are 12 books in the Here's Hank series. It began with Bookmarks Are People Too! in 2014, and the newest book, Everybody Is Somebody, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Here's Hank books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Here's Hank book is the longest?

Robot on the Loose is the longest book in the series at 11,595 words (144 pages).

Which Here's Hank book is the shortest?

A Short Tale about a Long Dog is the shortest at 8,097 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Here's Hank to life.

01

Henry Winkler

Author
02

Lin Oliver

Author
03

Scott Garrett

Illustrator

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