Children's books in order

Reading order

Alice Schertle’s children’s books span from The Gorilla In The Hall in 1977 to titles still appearing in the 2020s. The collection includes picture books, poetry volumes, and seasonal stories, all written with an ear for the rhythms and sounds that appeal to young listeners. Her poetry books like How Now Brown Cow?, Advice For A Frog, and I Am the Cat are favorites among teachers who use them to introduce children to verse.

The picture books in this collection cover a wide range of subjects. All You Need for a Snowman and All You Need for a Beach are simple, accumulative stories perfect for toddlers. Witch Hazel and Bill and the Google-Eyed Goblins bring a touch of spooky fun. William and Grandpa and Down the Road deal with family relationships. What ties them together is Schertle’s attention to language. Even her simplest texts have a musical quality that makes them satisfying to read aloud repeatedly, which any parent of a small child will appreciate.