Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | When Grampa Kissed His Elbow | 1992 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 2 | Mule Eggs | 1994 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 3 | Three Perfect Peaches | 1995 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 4 | Casey in the Bath | 1996 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 5 | Willy’s Silly Grandma | 1997 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 6 | Clever Crow | 1998 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 7 | The Real, True Dulcie Campbell | 2002 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 8 | Old Granny and the Bean Thief | 2003 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 9 | One Potato, Two Potato | 2006 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
| 10 | Nelly May Has Her Say | 2013 | Cynthia C. DeFelice | Buy |
Cynthia C. DeFelice’s picture books draw on folk traditions and tall-tale humor, often featuring clever characters who outsmart bigger opponents. Books like Clever Crow and Old Granny and the Bean Thief have the feel of stories passed down through oral tradition, with repetition and wordplay that make them natural choices for reading aloud.
The collection spans from When Grampa Kissed His Elbow (1992) through Nelly May Has Her Say (2013). Many of these books pair DeFelice’s storytelling with illustrations that bring her quirky characters to life. Titles like One Potato, Two Potato and Mule Eggs have the kind of silly, satisfying endings that kids ask to hear again.