Children's book Author

Helen Lester

Biography

Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com

Tacky and the Haunted Igloo
The Loch Mess Monster
Listen, Buddy
Happy Birdday, Tacky!
All for Me and None for All
Wodney Wat's Wobot
Tacky's Christmas
Tacky Goes to Camp
Tacky and the Winter Games
Something Might Happen
Tackylocks and the Three Bears
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Helen's most recent book

Tacky and the Haunted Igloo
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · July 21, 2015

Tacky and the Haunted Igloo

By Helen Lester · With Lynn Munsinger

Penguins face ghostly hunters on Halloween. Can they trick their way out?

32 pages· 941 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.2/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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Most Popular Helen Lester Books

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Happy Birdday, Tacky!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A surprise party for Tacky the Penguin spirals into chaos. Can his dance moves save the day?

Tacky in Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

A penguin mistaken for a bouquet must escape an elephant's grasp.

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$958

Tacky Goes to Camp

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2009

Penguins face a campfire tale come to life. Can Tacky save them?

Listen, Buddy

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A rabbit's poor listening skills lead him into a dangerous cave.

Tacky and the Emperor

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

A penguin's fashion faux pas leads to unexpected hilarity.

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$858

Me First

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1992

A pig's quest to be first leads to an unexpected twist.

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Book Stats

22

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Illustrated

1

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Picture books

21

Board books

1

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Tacky and the Haunted Igloo

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Penguins face ghostly hunters on Halloween. Can they trick their way out?

The Loch Mess Monster
Sale price
$1597

The Loch Mess Monster

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

A messy monster's chaos leads to an unexpected Loch Ness adventure.

Sale price
$1248

Listen, Buddy

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A rabbit's poor listening skills lead him into a dangerous cave.

Sale price
$958

Happy Birdday, Tacky!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

A surprise party for Tacky the Penguin spirals into chaos. Can his dance moves save the day?

All for Me and None for All

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2012

A greedy hog learns the surprising rewards of sharing during a treasure hunt.

Wodney Wat's Wobot

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

A timid rodent faces a bully with a talking robot as his secret weapon.

Tacky's Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010

Penguins' holiday is threatened by hunters; an unexpected gift might save them.

Tacky and the Winter Games

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005

Can Tacky's antics lead Team Nice Icy Land to Winter Games glory or disaster?

Something Might Happen

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

A recluse faces his fears when an unexpected visitor arrives.

Tackylocks and the Three Bears

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2002

A misfit penguin's unique performance keeps young penguins captivated.

Hooway for Wodney Wat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A shy rat's speech impediment becomes his secret weapon against a bully.

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$759

Tacky in Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1998

A penguin mistaken for a bouquet must escape an elephant's grasp.

Author
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$958

Author

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A writer's journey from childhood struggles to literary success.

Princess Penelope's Parrot

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

A parrot's silence hides a hilarious revenge on a spoiled princess.

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$759

Three Cheers for Tacky

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1994

Can an odd penguin's quirks win the cheering contest?

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$858

Me First

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1992

A pig's quest to be first leads to an unexpected twist.

El pingüino Taky

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988

An eccentric penguin challenges conformity among his peers.

Tacky the Penguin

Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 1988

An odd penguin's quirks might save his colony from danger.

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$958

A Porcupine Named Fluffy

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1986

A porcupine struggles with his unfitting name until a new friend changes everything.

It Wasn't My Fault

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A boy blames others when a bird lays an egg on his head. Is it really his fault?

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Helen Lester's books.

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Lynn Munsinger

Illustrator / 21 shared books

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