Children's book Author & Illustrator

Renee Graef

Biography

Renee Graef received her bachelor’s degree in art from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is the illustrator of numerous titles in the Little House publishing program, as well as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s My Favorite Things and E.T.A Hoffman’s The Nutcracker, adapted by Janet Schulman. She lives in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with her husband and two children.

Molly: A Winning Spirit
Everybody's Tree
Are You Sleepy Yet, Petey?
Bedtime in the Southwest
While You Are Away
Kirsten and the Chippewa
Santa Comes to Little House
The Nutcracker
Kirsten on the Trail
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Molly: A Winning Spirit
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · June 2, 2022

Molly: A Winning Spirit

By Renee Graef · With Valerie Tripp

A young girl rallies her community to keep hope alive during wartime.

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Winter Days in the Big Woods

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

Winter arrives in the Big Woods; Laura and Mary embrace the season's magic and chores.

A Little Prairie House

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A family builds a new home on the prairie, facing challenges and finding joy in their journey.

Christmas in the Big Woods

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Celebrate a simple, joyful Christmas in the Big Woods with Laura's family.

Going West

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A family leaves the Big Woods, embarking on a journey to the prairie in a covered wagon.

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Summertime in the Big Woods

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Summer arrives, and two sisters explore the joys of outdoor adventures.

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Going to Town

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A family's first trip to town brings unexpected wonders and excitement.

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Authored

37

Illustrated

15

Collaborators

Picture books

19

Chapter books

17

Board books

2

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Molly: A Winning Spirit

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A young girl rallies her community to keep hope alive during wartime.

Everybody's Tree

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

A spruce tree and a boy grow together, culminating in a grand city celebration.

Are You Sleepy Yet, Petey?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2005

A boy tries to put his dog to sleep, but the tables turn unexpectedly.

Bedtime in the Southwest

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2004

Discover how desert creatures settle down for bedtime.

While You Are Away

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Children navigate emotions during a parent's absence.

Kirsten and the Chippewa

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

A girl faces danger and finds help from unexpected allies.

Santa Comes to Little House

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Rain threatens Christmas at the prairie cabin. Will Santa find his way?

The Nutcracker

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Uncover the original tale behind the Nutcracker's battle with the King of Mice.

Kirsten on the Trail

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

A secret friendship is tested when a brother goes missing.

Laura & Mr. Edwards

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A family moves west, finding friendship and unexpected help on the prairie.

Little House Parties

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Join Laura as she celebrates life on the frontier with joyful gatherings.

Laura's Ma

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A girl uncovers her mother's extraordinary talents in their cozy home.

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$1489

Laura's Pa

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A cabin door brings warmth and music to a family's frontier life.

Little House Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Join thrilling adventures of racing ponies and bobsled rides.

My Little House Book of Animals

Picture Book · Ages 1–6 · 1998

Discover prairie life through simple words and animals.

Farmer Boy Days

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A young boy dreams of owning a colt while working hard on his family's farm.

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$958

A Little Prairie House

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A family builds a new home on the prairie, facing challenges and finding joy in their journey.

Little House Farm Days

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Can Laura's pioneer spirit help her family survive prairie hardships?

Prairie Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

A family journeys across the Kansas prairie seeking a new home.

My Little House 123

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1997

Count objects in frontier life tales.

Bedtime for Laura

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 1996

Join Laura's pioneer adventures in her little house on the prairie.

Hello, Laura!

Board Book · Ages 1–2 · 1996

Explore a day in a prairie house.

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$958

Going West

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A family leaves the Big Woods, embarking on a journey to the prairie in a covered wagon.

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$958

Going to Town

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A family's first trip to town brings unexpected wonders and excitement.

The Deer in the Wood

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Two sisters await their father's return from the woods with a special story.

Dance at Grandpa's

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

Join a family adventure to a lively party full of music and joy.

Changes for Kirsten

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

Discover the lives of six girls from America's past.

Kirsten Saves the Day

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1988

A pioneer girl faces new challenges and unexpected dangers in a strange land.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1987

Spring brings change and challenges to the farm. Can Kirsten balance it all?

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$674

Meet Kirsten

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986

A young girl navigates a new world in 1854 America, seeking belonging and opportunity.

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1986

A young girl must choose between running away or finding her place in a new world.

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$404

Hard Times on the Prairie

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1986

Survive prairie fires, grasshoppers, and blizzards with a pioneer family.

Kirsten's Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1986

A blizzard threatens Kirsten's secret Christmas plans.

My Little House Christmas Sticker Book

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1941

Experience a prairie Christmas with festive scenes and reusable stickers.

Winter on the Farm (Turtleback School & Library)
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Winter on the Farm (Turtleback School & Library)

Picture Book · Ages 3–6

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Laura Ingalls Wilder

Author / 18 shared books

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