New Releases by Harriet Ziefert

Harriet Ziefert is the author of Harry Gets Ready for School (2025), I Really Want to Be First! (2022), Sleepy Dog, Wake Up! (2015), Sight Words (2007), When Daddy Travels (2007).

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Harry Gets Ready for School

release date: May 06, 2025
Harry Gets Ready for School
Everybody has a lot to do before school starts, and so does Harry. He has to go for a checkup, visit the dentist, get a haircut--and that''s only the beginning!

I Really Want to Be First!

release date: Apr 12, 2022
I Really Want to Be First!
Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something – to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader – to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it. Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story. In I Really Want to Be First!, Really Bird is usually in line behind his two best friends, Cat and Pup. He wants to be first for a change, so he thinks up a scheme to become the leader of the group. Along the way, Really Bird discovers that being the leader involves more than being first.

Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!

release date: Jan 06, 2015
Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!
The sequel to the bestselling Sleepy Dog! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up—wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooziness and finally gets out of bed, all ready to play. Fans of the original Sleepy Dog will be excited to join in Sleepy Dog’s fun morning. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Sight Words

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Sight Words
These are the words kids have to know by sight--the words that they should be able to read without sounding them out first.

When Daddy Travels

release date: Jan 01, 2007
When Daddy Travels
George and Lily are not happy when their father goes away on a business trip, but telephone calls, e-mail, a calendar, and special activities with their mother help make the time pass quickly.

What's a Vacation?

release date: Feb 01, 2006
What's a Vacation?
A little mouse looks for the perfect gift for her father.

Please Let It Snow!

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Please Let It Snow!
A young boys gets a new winter coat, boots, gloves and a hat and the waits eagerly for it to snow.

No! Yes!

release date: Jan 01, 2006
No! Yes!
As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

Me! Me! ABC

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Me! Me! ABC
Me! Me! ABC is a one-of-a-kind, action alphabet book. Seven hip new characters from ingri are sure to be a hit as they animate the alphabet in a variety of activities from A to Z. Answer me ... Buckle me ... Count with me ... enthusiastic readers will follow all seven handmade, vinyl characters as they make their way through the alphabet. Me! Me! ABC is a visually appealing and fun way to teach kids about action verbs.Ages 4-8

Be Fair! Share!

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Be Fair! Share!
Three friends share their lunches and a lesson in fairness.

Fooba Wooba John

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Fooba Wooba John
Easy words with a rhyming refrain describe the strange antics of a variety of animals.

Tic and Tac

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Tic and Tac
Two cats, Tic and Tac, play hide-and-seek in a tree.

Scooter's Christmas

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Scooter's Christmas
Scooter the Pig, first introduced in What''s Polite? and What''s Pretend? returns in this happy holiday tale. Come along with him as he visits Grandma, and open the many flaps throughout to find out what surprises lie beneath. It''s perfect in the Christmas stocking or under the tree--and for youngsters to read and share with their grandparents.

The Prince's Tooth is Loose!

release date: Jan 01, 2005
The Prince's Tooth is Loose!
When the prince complains that he cannot eat because he has a loose tooth, everyone rallies to help him make it come out.

39 Uses for a Wife

release date: Jan 01, 2005
39 Uses for a Wife
From hairstylist to chief financial officer, a wife plays so many roles--and this delightfully humorous collection honors every one of them. With fun full-page drawings and an appealing gift format, this adorable little hardcover is perfect for Mother''s Day, holidays, birthdays, or any day at all. Throughout, wives do just what they do best: substitute for a thermometer with a hand on the forehead; provide ballast for a canoe by sitting at the edge; double as a travel pillow as hubby rests his head on her shoulder; and have a sexy time walking the home runway as a lingerie model. The friendly, eye-catching format and engaging look will have this book flying off the shelves and into wives'' arms everywhere.

Scare the Moon

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Scare the Moon
A little witch and a little warlock have a booing contest to determine which of them can scare the moon.

With Love from Grandma

release date: Jan 01, 2004
With Love from Grandma
Although Sarah''s visit with her grandmother is cut short before her special woolly afghan is finished, Grandma comes to Sarah''s home for a visit months later and brings the afghan--plus an extra surprise.

My Friend Grandpa

release date: Jan 01, 2004
My Friend Grandpa
Every summer Emma spends a month in the country with Grandpa. Emma enjoys her grandpa and the big tree that lives on his farm. She plays under it, swings from its branches, and climbs up high. One day the tree is struck by lightning and is badly damaged. Emma is heartbroken. Will she ever be able to play in her tree again? Together, she and Grandpa find a way to save the best part of the tree. Robert Wurzburg''s evocative illustrations beautifully portray the compelling relationship that exists between Emma and her grandpa.

Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book
In two reassuring rhymed stories, Buzzy''s Bath and Buzzy''s Bedtime, Harriet Ziefert addresses two universal childhood fears: getting sucked down the drain and being left alone in the dark. Buzzy gets bathed and put to bed with the help of Mommy and Daddy. The warm and loving family works together to help Buzzy overcome his fears.Move over Maisy! Young readers will immediately identify with this lovable little donkey, his triumphs and his woes. The adorable artwork in bright colours features a unique character that is sure to steal hearts.

Lunchtime for a Purple Snake

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Lunchtime for a Purple Snake
When Jessica visits her artist grandpa they make a painting together.

A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found

release date: Jan 01, 2003
A Dozen Ducklings Lost and Found
Between the pond and the farm house some of Mother Duck''s new babies get lost.

Home for Navidad

release date: Jan 01, 2003
Home for Navidad
Young Rosa lives with her grandmother in Mexico while her mother works in the United States. Peppered with Spanish words, this unique Christmas story is drawn from actual events. Full color.

Hats Off for the Fourth of July!

release date: May 01, 2002
Hats Off for the Fourth of July!
It''s the Fourth of July and everyone in the town of Chatham can''t wait to see the parade--especially the big fireworks display afterward. Full-color illustrations.

Brothers are for Making Mud Pies

release date: Jul 09, 2001
Brothers are for Making Mud Pies
It’s fun to play hide-and-seek with a brother, or build a fort, or jump in puddles. You can make a brother laugh, play baseball together, and keep each other company when Mom and Dad go out. A brother is a lifelong friend. Sisters and brothers alike will enjoy lifting the flaps of this adorably illustrated book, brimming with cheerful, colorful art, to see all the ways a brother is special.

Squarehead

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Squarehead
George only likes things that are square like himself until a dream reminds him of how nice round can be.

Snow Child

release date: Sep 01, 2000

Grandmas are for Giving Tickles

release date: Jul 01, 2000
Grandmas are for Giving Tickles
Spending time with Grandma is so much fun! She knows all about butterflies, snails, and computers. And she has great ideas for new adventures. Grandma will play dress-up with you, and she''ll show you pictures of your mom when she was a little girl. This adorable lift-the-flap book is perfect for young children to read with Grandma when she comes to visit.

Presents for Santa

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Presents for Santa
When Mrs. Mouse''s many children tell her what they would like to give Santa for Christmas instead of making a wish list for themselves, they have a happy surprise.

Moonride

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Moonride
Presents a guide to proper behavior for the child fortunate enough to catch a ride through the night with the moon.

Daddies Are for Catching Fireflies

release date: May 01, 1999
Daddies Are for Catching Fireflies
Daddies do so many terrific things. A daddy always gives you the best seat at the parade, he reads you bedtime stories, and he tries his best to fix your toys when they break (even if he doesn''t always succeed). Filled with soft, beautiful watercolor artwork and lilting text, this lift-the-flap book about all the great things fathers do is perfect for young children.
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