Most Popular Books by Robie H. Harris

When her parents go out for the evening, a little girl threatens to run off to Alaska but has a good time with the babysitter instead.

"I closed my eyes and held on tight to Hank. That''s when I decided that going to the very first day of school was NOT a good idea." When a child gets ready for the first day of school, it feels very exciting. But doing something new for the first time can also feel somewhat scary. With great affection and humor, Robie H. Harris and Jan Ormerod, creators of the award-winning picture book Goodbye Mousie, tell the captivating story of a child who decides that skipping the very first day of school is a very good idea. But with help from his favorite stuffed animal, Hank, and his parents, he discovers that going to the very first day of school can be fun and exciting -- and once you have done something new, it''s not quite so new and scary anymore.

From award-winning children’s book author Robie H. Harris and illustrator Anoosha Syed, an adorable board book introducing the youngest readers to the names of their body parts, from head to toe! Look! Babies Head to Toe is an exuberant introduction to the parts of the body and the senses. “Filled with fun, repetitive sounds and a melodic voice, this book will captivate babies and toddlers.” —Susan Heim, parenting author “A dynamic way to not only introduce little ones to parts of their body . . . a wonderful new baby or shower gift.” —Celebrate Picture Books Also available from Robie H. Harris: Who? A Celebration of Babies, illustrated by Natascha Rosenberg

This heartwarming story is ideal to help children cope with a loss. A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie, helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his loss. Full color.

A latest entry in the series that includes It''s NOT the Stork! follows the adventures of young Gus and Nellie, who watch their mother''s pregnancy and anticipate the arrival of a new sibling while learning engaging facts about how unborn babies develop.

Uses bird and bee cartoon characters to answer questions that younger children frequently ask about the human body.

Fully and fearlessly updated, this vital new edition of the acclaimed book on sex, sexuality, bodies, and puberty deserves a spot in every family’s library. With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It’s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art. Updates include: * A shift to gender-neutral vocabulary throughout * An expansion on LGBTQIA topics, gender identity, sex, and sexuality—making this a sexual health book for all readers * Coverage of recent advances in methods of sexual safety and contraception with corresponding illustrations * A revised section on abortion, including developments in the shifting politics and legislation as well as an accurate, honest overview * A sensitive and detailed expansion on the topics of sexual abuse, the importance of consent, and destigmatizing HIV/AIDS * A modern understanding of social media and the internet that tackles rapidly changing technology to highlight its benefits and pitfalls and ways to stay safe online Inclusive and accessible, this newest edition of It’s Perfectly Normal provides young people with the knowledge and vocabulary they need to understand their bodies, relationships, and identities in order to make responsible decisions and stay healthy.

Newly updated for its 15th anniversary, this acclaimed work answers questions about reproduction and babiesNand about sex and sexuality, tooNwith fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects elementary-school children''s interest in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. Full color.

The trusted, New York Times best-selling author of It''s Perfectly Normal presents the first in a charming and reassuring new picture book series for preschoolers that answers questions that many children ask about themselves and their friends in an entertaining and straightforward way.

StoryPlay (TM) Books -- the best new way to engage with your little one during story time -- continues with four new stories! StoryPlay Books is the smart way to read and play together! StoryPlay Books offer fun ways to engage with little ones during story time and playtime with prompts and activities that everyone will love! Each quality story will delight readers while building early literacy skills for ages 3-5 by helping them develop: problem-solving abilities, reading comprehension, social development, pre-reading skills, memory strength and more! Each book includes story-related games and crafts to extend the reading experience. Teachers agree that StoryPlay Books are perfect for parents looking to stimulate and engage their kids at home while having fun together! Each book also shines a spotlight on important topics for this age. Maybe a Bear Ate It! -- a clever story about a missing book -- focuses on problem solving.Are you ready to start reading the StoryPlay way? Ready. Set. Smart!

Solve a problem with Puppy and a bag full of blocks! Robie H. Harris and Chris Chatterton team up for another gentle introduction to early math concepts. Puppy wants to build a bed out of blocks, one that is wide enough and long enough for a snooze. But there aren’t enough rectangles, squares, and triangles. NOW WHAT? Build, measure, count, compare! Follow along as Puppy tries again and again and again and finally figures out how blocks of different shapes and sizes can fit together to build a bed that’s just the right size for a nap.

Nellie and her little brother Gus discuss all kinds of families during a day at the zoo and dinner at home with their relatives afterwards.

A mother tells her child about its first day of life from the moment of birth through the end of the birth day.

How do these blocks stack up? Gentle math concepts go down easy in this fun and accessible story for very young children by the esteemed Robie H. Harris. Elephant has a bucket of blocks and wants to build something tall. Something as tall as Elephant. But will it stay up? CRASH! BOOM! Not this time. Build it again? One block. Two blocks? Four blocks? It’s still not as tall as Elephant. More blocks! Now will it stay up? Now will it be as tall as Elephant? Build, balance, count — question, estimate, measure — predict, crash, and build again! Young children will happily follow along as Elephant goes through the ups and downs of creating something new and finally celebrates the joy and pride of success.