Book Series · 9 Books

Rookie Readers Books

In order from Wait, Skates! to Quiet Wyatt.

Wait, Skates!
Addition Annie
How Many Ants?
Hello, Doctor
Old Mo
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Wait, Skates!
Sale price
$1950
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1983

Wait, Skates!

By Mildred D. Johnson, Rick Stromoski (Illustrator)

A child learns patience through their first roller skating adventure.

31 pages· 58 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
Summary: A young child faces the challenge of mastering in-line roller skates for the first time. As they navigate the excitement and uncertainty of this new experience, they discover the importance of patience and readiness. Will they find the balance between eagerness and caution, or will their impatience lead to a tumble? This journey on wheels becomes a lesson in waiting for the right moment to glide forward.
The complete set

Rookie Readers Series

9 books · Published 1983–2007

Wait, Skates!

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1983

A child learns patience through their first roller skating adventure.

Addition Annie

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1991

Annie counts everything she sees. What will she discover?

How Many Ants?

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1997

Ants march in tens toward a towering cake.

Hello, Doctor

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2000

A boy faces his check-up with courage and curiosity.

Old Mo

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2006

A boy's bond with his beloved cat unfolds.

Little Sister, Big Mess!
Sale price
$1950

Little Sister, Big Mess!

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2007

Discover how stories and culture shape identity and influence choices.

The Frog in the Pond
Sale price
$1853

The Frog in the Pond

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A boy captures a frog, but freedom calls. Can he learn to let go?

Slower Than a Slug
Sale price
$1950

Slower Than a Slug

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2007

A sibling rivalry unfolds in a rhyming race of opposites.

Quiet Wyatt

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A usually noisy boy is suddenly quiet, exploring opposites in a playful tale.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Rookie Readers series?

There are 9 books in the Rookie Readers series. It began with Wait, Skates! in 1983, and the newest book, Quiet Wyatt, was published in 2007.

What ages are the Rookie Readers 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 Rookie Readers to life.

01

Mildred D. Johnson

Author
02

David Gisler

Author
03

Larry Dane Brimner

Author
04

David F. Marx

Author
05

Stacey W. Hsu

Author
06

Jane E. Gerver

Author
07

Wil Mara

Author
08

Rick Stromoski

Illustrator
09

Sarah A. Beise

Illustrator
10

Joan Cottle

Illustrator
11

Mark A. Hicks

Illustrator
12

Adam Ritter

Illustrator
13

Shelley Dieterichs

Illustrator
14

Cheryl Mendenhall

Illustrator
15

Deborah Zemke

Illustrator
16

Rusty Fletcher

Illustrator

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