Book Series · 2 Books

Albert Whitman Prairie Books Books

In order from Somewhere Today to Grandma Lena's Big Ol' Turnip.

The Albert Whitman Prairie Books series is a set of 2 picture books by Shelley Moore Thomas and Denia Lewis Hester, published between 1998 and 2005. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998

Somewhere Today

By Shelley Moore Thomas

Discover simple acts of kindness that transform the world daily.

24 pages· 117 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Summary: Explore a world where everyday acts of kindness, like teaching a sibling to ride a bike or sharing stories across cultures, create ripples of peace and love. Through poetic text and vibrant photographs, this book invites readers to see how small gestures can make a big difference. What simple act will you choose today to make the world a better place?

The complete set

Albert Whitman Prairie Books Series

2 books · Published 1998–2005

Series

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$759

Somewhere Today

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1998

Discover simple acts of kindness that transform the world daily.

Series

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$1597

Grandma Lena's Big Ol' Turnip

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

A giant turnip defies all efforts to be uprooted.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Albert Whitman Prairie Books series?

There are 2 books in the Albert Whitman Prairie Books series. It began with Somewhere Today in 1998, and the newest book, Grandma Lena's Big Ol' Turnip, was published in 2005.