Children's book Author & Illustrator

Chuck Groenink

Biography

Chuck Groenink hails from an overgrown village among the peat bogs in the north of the Netherlands, where he spent his formative years climbing trees, drawing, reading, and cycling. He’s a history buff who attended the ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design in Kampen and now lives in Kinderhook, NY, with his wife, dog, and two cats. Look for him at www.chuckgroenink.com.

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The Night of the Hedgehog
The Everything Trail
Boy Here, Boy There
Grandpa Is Here!
Full Moon Pups
I'll Be Your Polar Bear
Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree
Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln
16 Words
William's Winter Nap
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The Night of the Hedgehog
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · November 1, 2025

The Night of the Hedgehog

By Chuck Groenink · With Tanya Rosie

A father and daughter share a magical night with hedgehogs in their garden.

40 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
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A pill bug's suburban day reveals an unexpected friendship.

Whales in the City

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William's Winter Nap

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A cozy cabin fills with animals seeking warmth. Can they all fit when a bear arrives?

The Friend Ship

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

A lonely hedgehog searches for the elusive Friend Ship.

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The Night of the Hedgehog

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2025

A father and daughter share a magical night with hedgehogs in their garden.

The Everything Trail
Sale price
$1899

The Everything Trail

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Young explorers uncover nature's wonders on a forest adventure.

Boy Here, Boy There

Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024

A Neanderthal boy's world changes with a chance encounter across time.

Grandpa Is Here!
Sale price
$1797

Grandpa Is Here!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A granddaughter shares her world with her visiting grandfather, cherishing their fleeting time together.

Full Moon Pups

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

Follow wolf pups as they explore the wild under the moon's watchful gaze.

I'll Be Your Polar Bear

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2022

A father and child journey through snow, embodying playful polar bears, discovering comfort and warmth.

Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree
Sale price
$1899

Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2022

A mother and daughter embark on a countryside journey to gather mulberries and bake a pie, cherishing their annual tradition.

Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young Abe Lincoln's life is saved by a stray dog he once rescued.

16 Words

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how a simple wheelbarrow inspired a timeless poem through mindful observation.

William's Winter Nap
Sale price
$1799

William's Winter Nap

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017

A cozy cabin fills with animals seeking warmth. Can they all fit when a bear arrives?

The Library Book
Sale price
$1799

The Library Book

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Escape a rainy day with a library adventure.

The Friend Ship
Sale price
$1597

The Friend Ship

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

A lonely hedgehog searches for the elusive Friend Ship.

Hank's Big Day
Sale price
$1699

Hank's Big Day

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

A pill bug's suburban day reveals an unexpected friendship.

Rufus the Writer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A boy trades stories for treasures at his story stand.

Under a Pig Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A mix-up turns a fig history into a pig tale, sparking chaos.

The Backwards Birthday Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Experience a birthday party where everything is hilariously backwards.

You Rescued Me

Picture Book · Ages 3–7

A boy and puppy face first-meeting jitters. Will friendship bloom?

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Tanya Rosie

Author / 3 shared books

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