Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of Rules, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed Half a Chance and A Handful of Stars. She made her picture-book debut with Hot Rod Hamster, which won several awards, including the Parents’ Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.
Mia's summer alone leads to a rivalry over a mysterious bird, sparking unexpected changes.
A runaway dog sparks a friendship that challenges belonging and prejudice.
A young girl navigates the challenges of starting at a new school and making friends while dealing with the possibility of having to return a pet rabbit to its original owner.
A hamster builds a hot rod to race against big dogs.
Catherine's quest for normalcy is upended by unexpected friendships and self-discovery.
Can Tess save her island home by welcoming a foster child?
A young photographer's lens uncovers hidden truths and challenges her perception of beauty and family.
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Illustrated
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Picture books
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Chapter books
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Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
Mia's summer alone leads to a rivalry over a mysterious bird, sparking unexpected changes.
A toy unicorn and a lonely girl seek friendship and belonging. Can wishes come true?
A toy mouse and a boy face fears at a first sleepover.
A doll and a child navigate change and find belonging in a new family dynamic.
A young girl navigates the challenges of starting at a new school and making friends while dealing with the possibility of having to return a pet rabbit to its original owner.
A hamster races to create the ultimate Halloween costume. Can he win the contest?
A runaway dog sparks a friendship that challenges belonging and prejudice.
Can Suzannah find a home for an unwanted guinea pig before it's too late?
A young photographer's lens uncovers hidden truths and challenges her perception of beauty and family.
A day at the fair unfolds with rides, cotton candy, and an unexpected turn behind the wheel of a monster truck.
Will Hamster's friends remember his birthday and plan a surprise?
Can Tess save her island home by welcoming a foster child?
A hamster builds a hot rod to race against big dogs.
Catherine's quest for normalcy is upended by unexpected friendships and self-discovery.
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Cynthia Lord's books.
