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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · June 24, 2025
Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party
A beach party needs teamwork and organization. Can they pull it off?
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Children's book Author
Harriet Ziefert
Biography
Harriet Ziefert has been making magic with words for many years. She is the author of over 200 books for young readers, including A New Coat for Anna, With Love from Grandma, and Brothers are for Making Mud Pies. Ms. Ziefert lives in New Jersey and Massachusetts
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A New Coat for Anna
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986
A mother trades her last valuables for a coat in post-war hardship.
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Sleepy Dog
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1984
A dog and cat share dreams until morning awakens them.
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Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015
Sleepy Dog resists waking up as the world stirs around him. Will he join the fun?
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Grandpas Are for Finding Worms
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2000
Discover the magic of grandpa's world and the special bond shared.
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Is This the Bus for Us?
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023
Waiting for the right bus, Leo encounters a parade of animal-filled rides.
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Is a Book a Box for Words?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024
Discover the endless possibilities and mysteries of boxes in a playful exploration.
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Book Stats
58
Authored
0
Illustrated
26
Collaborators
Picture books
31
Graphic novels
7
Chapter books
10
Board books
10
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 1984 to 2025.
Book mix
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
Book type breakdown: 31 picture books, 7 graphic novels, 10 chapter books, 10 board books.
58
books
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
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Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2025
A beach party needs teamwork and organization. Can they pull it off?
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Be Thankful for Plants
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Discover how plants sustain life and face environmental threats.
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Graphic Nov.
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Really Bird, Really Lucky
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A small bird's quest to find the perfect use for a mysterious red box.
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Is a Book a Box for Words?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024
Discover the endless possibilities and mysteries of boxes in a playful exploration.
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Be Thankful for Water
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023
Discover water's vital role and the threats it faces in a poetic journey.
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Graphic Nov.
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It's Really Cold Outside
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023
A bird stays warm while friends play in the snow. Can they all have fun together?
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Is This the Bus for Us?
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2023
Waiting for the right bus, Leo encounters a parade of animal-filled rides.
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Really Bird, Really Scared!
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
A small bird fears the sun won't rise. Can friendship ease his worries?
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I Really Want to Make Lemonade!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023
A bird's lemonade quest leads to unexpected park adventures.
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I Really Want to Fly to the Moon!
Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
A small bird and friends aim for the Moon, learning teamwork and patience along the way.
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I Really Want to Be First!
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
A small bird schemes to lead, learning leadership is more than being first.
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I Really Want a Bigger Piece
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022
A small bird craves a bigger slice of life and pie.
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Be Thankful for Trees
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Discover the hidden wonders and vital roles of trees in our world.
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It's Time to Take a Nap
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016
A boy's endless 'good mornings' lead to an unexpected nap-time adventure.
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It's Time to Go to Sleep
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016
A boy bids goodnight to the world, drifting into dreams.
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Where Does Kitty Go in the Rain?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A girl searches for her missing kitten on a rainy day, uncovering nature's secrets.
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Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015
Sleepy Dog resists waking up as the world stirs around him. Will he join the fun?
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I Say Yes! I Say No!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
Explore bedtime rituals through simple parent-child dialogues.
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Does a Tiger Go to the Dentist?
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014
Why don't wild animals need dentists, but humans do?
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Frog Jog
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014
A frog jogs through fog, revealing new words with each page flip.
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Does a Camel Cook Spaghetti?
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014
Discover how creatures find their next meal.
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Ice Mice
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013
Turn pages, discover rhymes, and unlock the joy of reading.
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Backstage Cat
Chapter Book · 2013
A runaway cat reveals the secrets of the stage world.
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Lucy Rescued
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012
A shelter dog struggles to adjust until a surprising friendship changes everything.
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Swing! Like a Monkey
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2011
Can you move like the animals on a zoo adventure?
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Bunny's Lessons
Chapter Book · 2011
A toy bunny discovers life's ups and downs with his young owner.
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By the Light of the Harvest Moon
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
Leaf people emerge under the harvest moon to celebrate autumn's magic.
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You and Me: We're Opposites
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
Zoo animals hilariously debate who's up, down, nice, or grouchy.
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Crab Cab
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009
Flip pages to reveal new words and pictures in this interactive reading adventure.
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My Forever Dress
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
A dress evolves with a girl's growth, weaving family ties and memories across generations.
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Snow Party
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
Snow people celebrate the first winter snow with a magical party full of surprises.
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ABC Dentist
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008
Discover the ABCs of a dentist visit and ease your fears.
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Wet Pet
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008
Turn pages, discover rhymes, and unlock reading fun with every flip.
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Quack Shack
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008
Discover playful word transformations with each page flip.
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Snow Bow
Chapter Book · 2007
Transform words and images with each page turn in this playful phonics adventure.
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There Was a Little Girl, She Had a Little Curl
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006
A child's haircut goes awry, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Pig Wig
Chapter Book · 2006
Turn pages, find rhymes, and unlock a world of playful learning.
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Buzzy Had a Little Lamb
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005
A child faces school without their beloved toy. How will they cope?
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33 Uses for a Dad
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004
Discover the many roles a dad plays in a child's life.
You Can't See Your Bones with Binoculars
Picture Book · 2003
Discover the hidden world of bones with X-rays and humor.
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You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002
Explore how your senses work and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.
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Birdhouse For Rent
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001
A birdhouse witnesses the lives and challenges of its diverse dwellers. Who will arrive next?
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Brothers Are for Making Mud Pies
Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2001
Discover the joy and friendship of having a brother through playful adventures.
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Grandpas Are for Finding Worms
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2000
Discover the magic of grandpa's world and the special bond shared.
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Grandmas Are for Giving Tickles
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2000
Discover adventures and secrets with Grandma in this playful lift-the-flap book.
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Daddies Are for Catching Fireflies
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1999
Discover the delightful ways dads make every day special for their children.
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Mommies Are for Counting Stars
Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 1999
Discover the magic of a mother's love through playful surprises.
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Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998
Discover the world of insects through fun activities and vibrant illustrations.
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When I First Came to This Land
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998
A young man builds a new life on a promising land.
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Rabbit and Hare Divide an Apple
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998
Hare and Rabbit's apple split leads to a surprising lesson in sharing.
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Two Little Witches
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1996
Ten trick-or-treaters face a spooky surprise at a mysterious house.
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The Teeny-Tiny Woman
Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 1995
A tiny woman finds a bone, but a big surprise awaits her.
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What Is Halloween?
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1992
Discover Halloween's magic through Little Mouse's eyes.
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Harry Gets Ready for School
Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 1991
Harry races against time to complete his back-to-school checklist.
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$858
A New Coat for Anna
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1986
A mother trades her last valuables for a coat in post-war hardship.
Sale price
$1199
A Dozen Dogs
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985
Count playful dogs on a beach adventure.
Sale price
$574
Sleepy Dog
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1984
A dog and cat share dreams until morning awakens them.
Sale price
$674
Sisters Are for Making Sand Castles
Board Book · Ages 3–5
Discover the joy and adventures of having a sister.
Creative company
Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Harriet Ziefert's books.