Harriet Ziefert
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Description
Harriet Ziefert (born July 7, 1941) is an American children's author. Ziefert was born in North Bergen, New Jersey. She has written several hundred children's books, including the Little Hippo series. Notable illustrators of her books include Emilie Boon and Santiago Cohen.
Books
April Fool
On April 1, Will tells his friends how he once saw a bike-riding elephant who sang through his trunk while juggling six bags of junk.
I Won't Go to Bed!
Unwilling to go to bed, Harry gets to stay up all night, but he discovers that staying awake all night in a quiet lonely house is not quite the treat he imagined it would be.
The Prince Has a Boo-Boo!
Oh no! The prince has a boo-boo! The whole kingdom is quickly notified. Will the members of the King's staff find a bandage in time?
Knick Knack Paddywhack
A young boy sets out on a walk -- pull the tabs and tiny old men from One to Ten act out the familiar refrain of the traditional counting song on and all around him
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
A retelling of the adventures of a nosy, naughty, and sassy little girl who finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.
Parade
Highlights the tastes and smells, the sounds and sights of the circus parade.
The little red hen
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant, harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the bread she makes from it.
The three billy goats Gruff
Boats
Describes the functions and inner workings of various kinds of boats, including the rowing boat, cargo boat, and racing yacht.
Strike Four!
Debbie seems to be in everyone's way as she searches for just the right place to play ball.
A dozen dozens
Illustrations and rhyming text present dozens--or half-dozens--of pigs, tulips, apples, eggs, socks, babies, and more. Includes related activities.
There Was a Little Girl, She Had a Little Curl
Although Isabel is determined to be very good, her best intentions go awry when she spies a pair of scissors on her mother's dresser and gives herself a haircut.
On our way to the zoo
Rhyming text and illustrations depict a variety of animals on their way to the zoo, from a prancing lion to a marching camel. On board pages.
What Is Christmas?
"An introduction to Christmas with an easy activity"--Provided by publisher.
Little Hippo's new school
Little Hippo learns to be independent and make new friends on his first day of school.