New Releases by Amy Schwartz

Amy Schwartz is the author of 100 Things I Love About School (2026), A Teeny Tiny Baby (2026), What James Likes Best (2024), 13 Stories About Ayana (2022), Bea and Mr. Jones (2022).

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100 Things I Love About School

release date: Jul 14, 2026
100 Things I Love About School
An exuberant tribute to school from award-winning writer Amy Schwartz and illustrator Dasha Tolstikova. Includes a poster of all 100 things on the back of the jacket—perfect for an inspiring message on a classroom wall. From Amy Schwartz, beloved author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy, 100 Things I Love to Do with You, and 100 Things I Know How to Do, comes this celebration of all the best things about school. The rhyming text is perfect for classroom or playroom read-alouds, and charming illustrations by Dasha Tolstikova cover everything—big, small, serious, and silly—the littlest scholars look forward to in the classroom. Class pet The alphabet Stencils Pencils...

A Teeny Tiny Baby

release date: Apr 07, 2026
A Teeny Tiny Baby
A two-week-old baby describes the many activities he enjoys, both at home and out in the busy city.

What James Likes Best

release date: Jun 25, 2024
What James Likes Best
A little boy goes with his parents on an express bus to visit twins, in a taxi to visit Grandma, and in a car to see the county fair, then walks next door with his mother for a play date.

13 Stories About Ayana

release date: Nov 22, 2022
13 Stories About Ayana
A loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator. Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden with her father, gets her face painted at a block party, and has a playdate with her best friend Harris. In these beautifully observed moments, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors. A companion book to 13 Stories about Harris, these short, charming tales capture a young child’s view of the world with wit and honesty. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own—or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Praise for 13 Stories About Harris: A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bookpage Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * "Schwartz has for decades been one of our most tuned-in, honest, and sympathetic chroniclers of childhood; here she is at her absolute best."—The Horn Book, starred review * "This book is exactly what being a toddler is all about, and Schwartz shares it with simple language, wonderful art, and an attitude of sheer delight."—School Library Journal, starred review

Bea and Mr. Jones

release date: Jun 28, 2022
Bea and Mr. Jones
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Amy Schwartz''s classic picture book with this stunning reissue that will empower readers to never underestimate themselves! It’s been forty years since Bea and her father first swapped places—Bea trading her lunchbox for a briefcase and Mr. Jones leaving his corporate job for a spot in the kindergarten classroom. This New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Reading Rainbow featured title holds up as a beautifully matter-of-fact story showcasing hugely relevant early childhood themes of empowerment, capability, and importance. Young children today deserve this reading experience, with a five-year-old main character who is never, for a second, underestimated. With gentle updates to the design, including a larger trim size and recomposed cover, this new edition maintains the integrity of the beloved original, and can be used at home, in the classroom, or whenever children need a little inspiration.

100 Things I Know How to Do

release date: May 04, 2021
100 Things I Know How to Do
An empowering picture book from the author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy and 100 Things I Love to Do with You Feed goats! Dig moats! Do chores! Roast s’mores! From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes this celebration of independence showcasing 100 things little ones can do on their own. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

13 Stories About Harris

release date: Aug 11, 2020
13 Stories About Harris
Perfect for family storytime or emergent readers, this affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city is sure to make you smile. In thirteen brief, illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at his best friend Ayana''s house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood. "That''s why they call permanent markers permanent," Harris'' mother says as she surveys Harris and Ayana''s handiwork in his bedroom. Thes short, charming tales-- all inspired by author Amy Schwartz''s experiences as a parent-- capture a preschooler''s sense of wonder and possibility, as well as the beauty of young friendships. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own-- or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bookpage Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!

Busy Babies

release date: May 14, 2019
Busy Babies
An exuberant celebration of busy babies on the move! Busy babies have so much to do, from blowing bubbles to making trouble, whether they are in buggies or in snugglies! Join a rambunctious group of little ones as they go about the day, doing all of the wonderful things babies do. This adorable picture book features bouncy, rhyming text that makes it the perfect read-aloud to share with the busy baby in your life.

100 Things I Love to Do with You

release date: Dec 05, 2017
100 Things I Love to Do with You
Amy Schwartz, author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy, returns with 100 Things I Love to Do with You. From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, here is a warm picture of a collection ofthings to do with the one you love.

I Can't Wait!

release date: Oct 27, 2015
I Can't Wait!
Neighbors William, Annie, and Thomas are all at their houses, each waiting for something very different and special.

Oma and Bobo

release date: Apr 07, 2015
Oma and Bobo
Can Alice’s mischievous dog Bobo and her disapproving grandmother find a way to get along? Find out in this tale that Publishers Weekly says is "just right forgrandparents and grandchildren to share." Grandma Oma is not a big fan of Alice''s dog Bobo. He’s a troublemaker as far as she’s concerned. But when the big dog show rolls around, Grandma Oma might just be the only one who can teach Bobo to behave, sit, stay, and fetch to win the day.

100 Things That Make Me Happy (Read-Along)

release date: Oct 07, 2014
100 Things That Make Me Happy (Read-Along)
Celebrate small joys with this delightful picture book from the author of 100 Things I Love to Do with You and 100 Things I Know How to Do Hula hoops! Double scoops! Grandpa tools! Swimming pools! From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes this endearing tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. Readers young and old will get lost in the loving details of each illustration, and the warmth of the simple pleasures that surround us all. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

Dee Dee and Me

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Dee Dee and Me
Tired of the way she is treated by her big sister, Dee Dee, and Dee Dee''s friends, a little girl decides to leave home.

Tiny and Hercules

release date: May 12, 2009
Tiny and Hercules
Five short stories about the lives of two unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of knitting, and Hercules, a mouse with a heart of gold and a desire to learn to paint.

A Beautiful Girl

release date: Aug 08, 2006
A Beautiful Girl
On her way to the market, Jenna encounters an elephant, a robin, a fly, and a goldfish who discover some of the things that make little girls different from each of them.

Oscar

release date: Jun 01, 2006
Oscar
A sock monkey named Oscar saves the day for his little girl at the school pet show.

Bea and Mister Jones

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Bea and Mister Jones
Tired of kindergarten, Bea Jones trades "jobs" with her father, who works in an office.

Begin at the Beginning

release date: Jun 14, 2005
Begin at the Beginning
Sara gets stuck when she must paint a picture for the second grade art show, until she discovers the best place to begin.

Things I Learned in Second Grade

release date: Jun 29, 2004
Things I Learned in Second Grade
A young boy shares all of the things he learned and how he changed in second grade, what he still wonders about, and what he hopes to accomplish when he is in third grade.
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