Penguin Random House, author portrait placeholder image

Harriet Ziefert

Harriet Ziefert is the author of hundreds of children's books and the publisher of Blue Apple Books in Maplewood, New Jersey. Her books include the bestelling Sleepy Dog in the Step Into Reading series and the acclaimed A New Coat for Anna, a story of the devotion between a mother and daughter during hard times after World War II.  
Harry Gets Ready for School
Preschool Reading Readiness Boxed Set
Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!
The Cow in the House
The Princess and the Pea
The Teeny-Tiny Woman
Nicky Upstairs and Down
Jason's Bus Ride
Harry Takes a Bath
A New Coat for Anna
Sleepy Dog

Books

Harry Gets Ready for School
Preschool Reading Readiness Boxed Set
Sleepy Dog, Wake Up!
The Cow in the House
The Princess and the Pea
The Teeny-Tiny Woman
Nicky Upstairs and Down
Jason's Bus Ride
Harry Takes a Bath
A New Coat for Anna
Sleepy Dog

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

Read more

Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

Read more