Children's book Author

Maria Gianferrari

Biography

Maria Gianferrari is a picture book reading/writing, tea-drinking, dog-loving, birdwatching resident of Virginia and author of the Penny & Jelly books, Coyote Moon, Officer Katz and Houndini and Hello Goodbye Dog. Her newest titles are Terrific Tongues, Hawk Rising and Operation Rescue Dog. Additional titles forthcoming in 2020 include Whooo-Ku (GP Putnam’s Sons) and Play Like An Animal (Millbrook Press).

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Puffins!
Fungi Grow
Thank a Farmer
Being a Cat
Ice Cycle
Being a Dog
Be a Tree!
Play Like an Animal!
Whoo-Ku Haiku
Operation Rescue Dog
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Puffins!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · April 14, 2026

Puffins!

By Maria Gianferrari · With Maris Wicks

A puffling navigates survival in a bustling island city.

48 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
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Be a Tree!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover how trees inspire us to connect, grow, and thrive together.

Puffins!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A puffling navigates survival in a bustling island city.

Thank a Farmer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the journey of everyday essentials from farm to table and the hands that make it possible.

Fungi Grow

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Uncover the hidden world of fungi and their vital role in nature.

Hello Goodbye Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A determined dog escapes to reunite with her girl at school.

Hawk Rising

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A red-tailed hawk hunts prey in a suburban neighborhood, seeking dinner for his family.

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17

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Illustrated

15

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Picture books

17

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Puffins!
Sale price
$1899

Puffins!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A puffling navigates survival in a bustling island city.

Fungi Grow
Sale price
$1899

Fungi Grow

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Uncover the hidden world of fungi and their vital role in nature.

Thank a Farmer
Sale price
$1797

Thank a Farmer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover the journey of everyday essentials from farm to table and the hands that make it possible.

Being a Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A child and cat explore the world, sparking endless curiosity.

Ice Cycle

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Discover the mesmerizing world of ice in its many forms.

Being a Dog
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$1899

Being a Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover mindfulness through a child's playful day with their dog, embracing each moment fully.

Be a Tree!
Sale price
$1899

Be a Tree!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover how trees inspire us to connect, grow, and thrive together.

Play Like an Animal!

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2020

Discover how animals play and why it matters.

Whoo-Ku Haiku

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2020

Witness the journey from owlet to majestic flyer in a world of haikus.

Operation Rescue Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A lonely girl and a stray dog find solace in each other.

Hawk Rising
Sale price
$1797

Hawk Rising

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A red-tailed hawk hunts prey in a suburban neighborhood, seeking dinner for his family.

Terrific Tongues!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the surprising ways animals use their tongues to survive and thrive.

Hello Goodbye Dog
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$1799

Hello Goodbye Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A determined dog escapes to reunite with her girl at school.

Officer Katz and Houndini

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A retired officer faces a showdown with a cunning rival to save his town from a name change.

Coyote Moon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mother coyote hunts through suburbia to feed her pups. Will she succeed?

#2 in Series
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$1597

Penny & Jelly

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2016

Penny must find a way to bring her dog Jelly to a no-pets sleepover.

The School Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A girl and her dog discover a unique talent for the school show.

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Pete Oswald

Illustrator / 2 shared books

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