Most Popular Books by Lauren Thompson

It’s always a beautiful day when Mouse and Minka come to play! Minka loves Mouse and shows it in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about siblings! Mouse spies his sister Minka acting very mysterious. She’s collecting shiny red paper, paste, and pink ribbons. What is she doing? She’s making a valentine for Mouse, of course! Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson’s simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan’s sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!

A charming enhanced ebook with audio elements! Little Mouse follows his big sister around the house as she crafts a sweet surprise in this New York Times bestselling Valentine’s Day story. When Minka sneaks into the house, so does little Mouse! But what is Minka doing? She’s crawling over and under, leaping here and there, peeking inside and outside, and searching all around! Minka gathers red paper, lace, and more. Little Mouse is confused...until Minka reveals the homemade valentine she created for her little brother!

A little frog’s first leap out into the world is a big, scary thing. But luckily, mama is always there to catch him when he comes home. As the leaps get bigger, frog gets braver—and before he knows it, he’s soaring out to the moon and beyond! This loveable little frog will hurdle his way into your heart. Come leap along, and see what it’s like to shoot for the stars . . . and always have a landing pad ready to catch you.

"Previously published [in 2003], with slightly different text, as Mouse''s first day of school"--T.p. verso.

When Mama finishes counting down from ten to one, all the ducklings must be in their hiding place, but Little Quack is having a hard time finding the perfect spot and scrambles to snuggle in somewhere before Mama says "one!"

When a frog invites five ducklings to play, four refuse because he is too little and green, but Little Quack has so much fun with his new friend that the other ducklings soon join in.

Relates the chain of events that enables Papa to bake his pie, using the pattern of the traditional cumulative verse "This is the House that Jack Built."

A mouse and its father enjoy playing in the snow.

It''s time for Little Quack and his siblings to go to sleep... But there''s something glowing in the dark, something hooting in the trees above, and something rustling in the reeds. There''s just too much excitement for the ducklings to settle down! But when the stars begin to shine it just might be time for bed, at last.

Late one winter night, Mouse discovers new sights, smells, and tastes: sweet and sparkly cookies, jingly and glinty bells, and lots of boxy and ribbony presents. Mouse doesn''t know what any of it means, until a whiskery and jolly guest arrives with a very special holiday message.

On a bright, snowy day Mouse discovers sledding, skating, and making snow mice in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book all about winter! When Mouse and Poppa venture into the great outdoors, they discover all the seasonal pastimes that make winter a special time of year for kids. From making snow angels to building a snowman—who looks more like a snow mouse—this book is brimming with fun. Young readers are sure to enjoy Lauren Thompson’s simple, energetic text and Buket Erdogan’s sweet, playful illustrations as they learn to recognize words and begin to read on their very own!

Lauren Thompson and Bucket Erdogan show what makes fall so much fun in Classic Board Book edition of Mouse''s First Fall! One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors—red, yellow, orange to brown—to leaves of all shapes and sizes—Mouse learns what makes fall such a special season! Before their fun, fall day is over, Mouse takes a big "leap!" Now featuring the newly redesigned Classic Board Book logo, this sturdy book is perfect for little ones learning about the seasons!

Photographs and rhythmic text explore the meaning of hope and celebrate its power, especially in difficult times.

New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka show readers the joys of eating in this bright, rhythmic book that’s perfect for the youngest chompers and gulpers. Every page features kids devouring their favorite foods, accompanied by bouncy rhyming text and a corresponding label for what’s being eaten. Crunching, munching, gobbling, or guzzling—there are so many different ways to eat, each one more fun than the last!

A long time ago and far away--although it could be here, and it could be now--a boy threw a stone and injured a girl. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been enemies, and their towns as well, so it was no surprise that something bad had happened. Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different... Inspired by the original Garden of Forgiveness in Beirut, Lebanon, and the movement that has grown up around it, Lauren Thompson has created a timeless parable for all ages that shows readers a better way to resolve conflicts and emphasizes the importance of moving forward together.

One starry night, a cow watches over her calf, a nanny goat watches over her kid, and a pig watches over her piglet. For this one moment, every family in the animal kingdom is peaceful, just like Mary and Joseph watching over their own newborn nearby. This simple yet profound book perfectly captures the universal nighttime vigil of parents everywhere while gently alluding to the presence of a nurturing creator who watches over all of us. Lauren Thompson is at her lyrical best, while Jonathan Bean’s rich illustrations are the perfect match for this beautifully serene story of a truly Peaceable Kingdom.

Get moving and have some fun with this invigorating picture book romp from bestselling author Lauren Thompson. Bestselling Little Quack author Lauren Thompson and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka have teamed up to show just how much fun moving around can be. Wiggling, waggling, stomping, and clomping—there are so many different ways to do it! Go ahead—try them all. Each page has a big, bold toddler face, minimal rhyming text, and a corresponding label for the body part that’s moving, making this bright, rhythmic book perfect for the youngest movers and shakers.

A mouse and its mother celebrate summer with a picnic in the park!

A sweet good night bunny book by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson! "Good night, you,and good night, me.Good night kisses one, two, three." Bunny says "good night" to the drowsy world, from the bluebells and pansies to the turtledove and ducklings in a row. Featuring beautiful watercolor illustrations by Stephanie Yue, Good Night, Bunny is a sweet good night book for sleepyheads everywhere.