Most Popular Books by Amy Hest

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.

After concluding that each other''s home life is more appealing than their own, two young friends decide to swap homes and mothers.

Henry hopes that his granpa, who is coming for a visit, will love his puppy Charley just as much as he does (a LOT). But Granpa is a little wary of dogs - he''s never been friends with one before. Luckily, Charley isn''t any ordinary little puppy, he''s a very smart one and this could be the beginning of a very beautiful friendship indeed.

Baby duck does not like her new eyeglasses. She thinks they''re too big. When she goes to the park with Mr and Mrs Duck, she hides behind a tree and sings a sad song about poor baby. Then Grandpa arrives and, as ever, he is able to win over Baby Duck and reassure her.

When Pete''s widowed mother starts dating Lily''s divorced father, the two girls decide they need to control the situation.

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

"Billy and Rose are two friends who, even though they don''t always agree, still like each other just the way they are."--page 4 of cover.

A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.

Eight-year-old best friends Casey, Jenny, and Kate are having a pajama party and plan to have loads of fun until midnight. But when Casey starts telling one of her special scary stories, Kate suddenly wants to go home. "Captures eight-year-olds on overnights to a tee....A star-studded choice for the chapter-book crowd."--Booklist.

When Baby Duck is not sure she is ready to get into the pool with the swim team, her grandfather encourages her.

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

C''est le soir. Dehors l''orage gronde et pour Sam, c''est l''heure d''aller au lit. Maman Ours vient lui souhaiter bonne nuit, mais Sam n''est pas prêt. Sa maman le borde chaudement, installe tous ses amis peluches autour de lui, apporte un lait chaud... mais on dirait qu''il attend quelque chose... quoi donc ? Pour les 3/6 ans.

With beautifully tender artwork and a bouncy, read-aloud text, follow a little baby and a dog in a breathless game of hide and seek.

"After a young boy''s beloved dog dies, the boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. At first, the boy is not interested in having another dog as a pet, but as he walks and plays on the beach, he gradually becomes interested in taking care of the stray dog as a pet."--Provided by publisher.

"An enchanting little story, with homey illustrations that add to its appeal." — School Library Journal (starred review) Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam’s bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him warm milk. "Are you ready now, Sam?" she asks. "I’m waiting," he says. What else does Sam need before going to sleep? Could Mrs. Bear have forgotten a kiss?

"The three girls featured in Pajama Party and Nannies for Hire are now planning something new--a seemingly simple birthday party. This true-to-life story becomes an adventure featuring relationships between best friends and family members, an ice-skating accident, and great fun....The fast-paced action...will appeal to readers who are new to chapter books."--School Library Journal.

"Lola y Simón son vecinos, pero no se dicen hola, ni se saludan. Los dos se preguntan si el otro necesita un amigo. Y una noche, pasa una estrella fugaz"--Amazon.

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.

Every year, Nana throws herself a grand birthday party, with relatives from all over the city and her special birthday rules tacked to the door: NO JEANS, NO Gum, and NO PRESENTS, EXCEPT THE KIND YOU MAKE YOURSELF. Best of all, Maggie and her cousin Brette have a sleepover at Nana''s the night before. This year, Maggie is determined to make something special for Nana -- far more special, she hopes, than Brette''s gorgeous paintings, the ones that hang in real frames over Nana''s fireplace. Amy Hest and Amy Schwartz are the author and illustrator of The Crackof-Dawn Walkers, The Purple Coat, and Fancy Aunt Jess -- warm and funny stories about families. In their latest collaboration, readers will meet two spirited cousins and their irrepressible grandmother on the eve of the most memorable birthday party ever.

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

Korean edition of [Sometimes It''s Nice to Be Alone] by Amy Hest. A celebration of the joy and comfort to be found in alone time and the joy and comfort that a friend can bring. It''s a complete treat for any introverted kid with a big imagination. Korean edition translated by Kim Seon Hee.

Four award-winning stories capture the bond between toddler and grandparent.

Even after a story, being tucked in, and warm milk, Sam is not ready to go to sleep until his mother kisses him good-night.

Par un beau matin d''hiver, Maman Ours et petit Sam décident de faire des gâteaux pour tous leurs amis. Mais chut ! c''est une surprise. Et qui va les déposer en cachette devant leurs portes ? C''est Sam, tout seul, comme un grand !

A brand new touch-and-feel novelty story about the ever-popular Baby Duck. Mrs Duck insists that Baby Duck''s cosy blanket needs a wash - and that Baby Duck does too Turn the pages and touch and feel her sticky blanket covered in jam, her fluffy tummy, her spongy bath sponge, her soft pink towel and lots more, including her clean, dry cosy blanket right at the end Getting clean has never been such fun

Kate, who lives with her grandmother on Manhattan''s Upper West Side, wants to be a ballet dancer, but when her dancing comes into conflict with her home life, she begins to wonder where her commitment really lies.

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.

Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.