Book Series · 9 Books

Rookie Readers Books

In order from Wait, Skates! to Quiet Wyatt.

The Rookie Readers series is a set of 9 picture books by Larry Dane Brimner, published between 1983 and 2007. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

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
Library Binding
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

Series
Sale price
$1950

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.

Sale price
$1950

Little Sister, Big Mess!

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2007

Discover how stories and culture shape identity and influence choices.

Sale price
$1950

Slower Than a Slug

Picture Book · Ages 6–6 · 2007

A sibling rivalry unfolds in a rhyming race of opposites.

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?

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 people who bring Rookie Readers to life.

01

Mildred D. Johnson

Author
02

Rick Stromoski

Illustrator
03

David Gisler

Author
04

Sarah A. Beise

Illustrator
05

Larry Dane Brimner

Author
06

Joan Cottle

Illustrator
07

David F. Marx

Author
08

Mark A. Hicks

Illustrator
09

Stacey W. Hsu

Author
10

Adam Ritter

Illustrator
11

Jane E. Gerver

Author
12

Shelley Dieterichs

Illustrator
13

Deborah Zemke

Illustrator
14

Wil Mara

Author
15

Cheryl Mendenhall

Illustrator
16

Rusty Fletcher

Illustrator

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