Most Popular Books by Amy Hest

The hard-working daughter of two bakers and a perfectly nice stray dog live lonely lives in the same town, until they meet one very stormy day. -- Publisher details.

Lexi gets more than she bargained for when she acts as a go-between for her grandmother and Mr. Singer across the street.

Billy and Rose are prone to serious discussion in their second outing about the ups and downs of negotiating friendship. The diligent sheep and the mellow pig who debuted in Billy and Rose: Forever Friends are back—and they have strong opinions! Even best friends can disagree, whether the topic is books (tall blue books versus fat red ones), rain (will it or won’t it?), the perils of a bad hair day (should Rose concur that Billy is having one?), or the incendiary question of which flavor of cupcake is best. Sharing—books and a purple umbrella, compliments and cupcakes (two flavors)—is the antidote to seriousness in this second set of four witty stories to feature the endearing pair. Kady MacDonald Denton’s warm and spirited illustrations complement Amy Hest’s gentle study of friends as they debate the important issues of the day—and reap the rewards of compromise.

Mabel doesn''t want to go to sleep while Mama and Papa are having a dance party downstairs.

Nell and her brother Theo love their family''s new boat from the start, but their mother must make a heroic effort to conquer her fear of boating.

Janie observes the day-to-day activity in her Brooklyn neighborhood and records it all in her notebook.

When her parents go away for the weekend, Sophie enjoys sharing her grandfather''s hobby and her grandmother''s picnic while she stays with them in New York City.

Inside tall buildings and houses neat and grand, one dozen crawling, singing, busy babies are stuffed into pajamas, coats, and hats in preparation for their journey to story hour at the library.

Three friends, Casey, Jenny, and Kate, are excited when Jenny''s mother has a baby and they decide to go to work as nannies.

On a stormy spring day, Ruby makes her way through the city to visit her grandfather.

In a series of journal entries, letters, pictures, and drawings, Katie relates her feelings about her mother, baby brothers, new friends, school, boys, the Italian immigrant she tutors, and growing up.

Every other Sunday, Sadie and her grandfather go for their special early-morning walk.

Un soir où l''orage gronde, Sam doit aller se coucher. Maman Ours vient lui souhaiter bonne nuit, mais Sam n''est pas prêt. Il semble qu''il attend quelque chose...

As homey as its subject, a sweet tribute to America''s favorite dessert and the love that gets baked into it. This is just about the perfect day: a morning in the kitchen baking, a bike ride across town with a fresh pie in the basket, and Grampa waiting to share warm slices in the park. Three-time Christopher Award winner Amy Hest narrates in the second person, allowing young readers to identify with the protagonist''s burgeoning independence--taking the lead in the kitchen and center stage at a picnic. Illustrator Christopher Thornock renders these simple joys, unplugged and screen-free, in warm, sunlight-washed tones. The Thing About Pie is the perfect book to share at bedtime, circle time, or in the park with a snack. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Sam and his mother bake cakes for their neighbors, then Sam gets to take the cakes to the neighbors'' doors all by himself.

What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters. In the little red house, a dog ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more as his heart goes thump, thump, thump. And then . . . CHAAA! Out of the shadows comes the baby, squealing and whirling and bumping his nose! Go Buster, go Buster, go! Is behind the blue chair a good place to hide? With beautifully tender artwork and an engaging repetitive text, author Amy Hest and illustrator Polly Dunbar follow two little ones in a breathless game of chase — winding up in a heart-tugging role reversal sure to sweeten readers’ dreams.

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.

Sam goes all by himself to deliver treats to his friends in an endearing new tale from the creators of the NEW YORK TIMES bestseller KISS GOOD NIGHT and DON''T YOU FEEL WELL, SAM? "Little ones will find this both a suitable precursor to nap time and a spur to be brave and act generously -- just like Sam." -- BOOKLIST