Book Series · 13 Books

Confetti Kids Books

In order from Want to Play? to The Talent Show.

The Confetti Kids series is a set of 13 picture books by Gwendolyn Hooks, published between 2016 and 2023. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Want to Play?
Lily's New Home
Block Party
Music Time
The Garden
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Want to Play?
Sale price
$1049
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Want to Play?

By Paula Yoo, Shirley Ng-Benitez (Illustrator)

A group of kids explore endless adventures through imaginative play.

32 pages
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Summary: On a sunny day, a diverse group of friends heads to the playground. Henry suggests basketball, Padma prefers Follow the Leader, but Pablo has a better idea: pretend play. As archaeologists, astronauts, and explorers, their imaginations know no bounds. What adventures will they embark on next?
The complete set

Confetti Kids Series

13 books · Published 2016–2023

Want to Play?
Series
Sale price
$1049

Want to Play?

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of kids explore endless adventures through imaginative play.

Lily's New Home
Series
Sale price
$1049

Lily's New Home

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A young girl navigates the bustling streets of New York City, discovering the beauty of change.

Block Party
Series
Sale price
$1049

Block Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Padma fears her mom's lentil soup won't impress at the block party.

Music Time
Series
Sale price
$958

Music Time

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Henry must find a way to practice drums without disturbing his mom. Can he balance music and friendship?

The Garden
Series
Sale price
$958

The Garden

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Kids discover patience and growth while gardening together.

The Perfect Gift
Series
Sale price
$1049

The Perfect Gift

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

Mei seeks the perfect heartfelt gift for her brother's 100-day celebration.

Follow That Map!
Series
Sale price
$1049

Follow That Map!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Can Pablo and friends navigate to Coney Island using maps?

The Buddy Bench
Series
Sale price
$1049

The Buddy Bench

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl creates a buddy bench to help lonely kids find friends.

Pablo's Pet
Series
Sale price
$1049

Pablo's Pet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy faces loss and finds comfort in friendship.

The Protest
Series
Sale price
$1049

The Protest

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Can kids save their beloved garden from destruction?

The Talent Show
Series
Sale price
$1049

The Talent Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Henry must reveal his secret talent at the school talent show.

A Special Goodbye
Series
Sale price
$1049

A Special Goodbye

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A young girl faces the closure of her family's beloved flower shop.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Confetti Kids series?

There are 13 books in the Confetti Kids series. It began with Want to Play? in 2016, and the newest book, The Talent Show, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Confetti Kids books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Confetti Kids to life.

01

Paula Yoo

Author
02

Gwendolyn Hooks

Author
03

Sheri Tan

Author
04

Samantha Thornhill

Author
05

Shirley Ng-Benitez

Illustrator

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