Children's book Author & Illustrator

Jessie Hartland

Biography

Jessie Hartland (jessiehartland.com) has written and illustrated many picture books, including Steve Jobs: Insanely Great!, How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum, Bon Appetit: the Delicious Life of Julia Child, and How the Meteorite got to the Museum. Her paintings have been exhibited in Venice, Tokyo, Long Island, and New York City. She has painted murals at a Japanese amusement park, designed Christmas windows for Bloomingdale’s, and put her mark on ceramics, watches, and all sorts of other things. Her illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, Travel and Leisure Family, Martha Stewart Kids, Bon Appetit, and Fit Pregnancy. She lives in New York City.

The Day the River Caught Fire
Harlem Grown
My Tiny Pet
Our Flag Was Still There
Lexie the Word Wrangler
Ada Lovelace: Poet of Science
How the Meteorite Got to the Museum
How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors
The Day the River Caught Fire
Harlem Grown
My Tiny Pet
Our Flag Was Still There
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The Day the River Caught Fire
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · March 28, 2023

The Day the River Caught Fire

By Jessie Hartland · With Barry Wittenstein

A river fire ignites a movement, sparking Earth Day's birth.

48 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 223 ratings
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Harlem Grown

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Transform an empty lot into a thriving urban farm, feeding a community and inspiring change.

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$858

Henri Matisse: Drawing with Scissors

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2002

Discover Matisse's art through Keesia's eyes and her creative journey.

The Day the River Caught Fire

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A river fire ignites a movement, sparking Earth Day's birth.

Lexie the Word Wrangler

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

A cowgirl must catch a word rustler turning stars into rats and deserts into desserts.

Our Flag Was Still There

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the origins of the flag that inspired a nation's anthem.

How the Sphinx Got to the Museum

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover the journey of Hatshepsut's sphinx from ancient Egypt to a New York museum.

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Illustrated

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Picture books

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Harlem Grown
Sale price
$1697

Harlem Grown

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Transform an empty lot into a thriving urban farm, feeding a community and inspiring change.

My Tiny Pet

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A girl finds the perfect tiny pet for her downsized home.

Our Flag Was Still There
Sale price
$1799

Our Flag Was Still There

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the origins of the flag that inspired a nation's anthem.

Lexie the Word Wrangler
Sale price
$1797

Lexie the Word Wrangler

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

A cowgirl must catch a word rustler turning stars into rats and deserts into desserts.

Ada Lovelace: Poet of Science

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the visionary mind of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, who foresaw the digital age.

How the Meteorite Got to the Museum

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A meteorite's journey from space to museums unfolds with unexpected twists.

How the Sphinx Got to the Museum
Sale price
$1799

How the Sphinx Got to the Museum

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover the journey of Hatshepsut's sphinx from ancient Egypt to a New York museum.

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Barry Wittenstein

Author / 1 shared book

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