Works by
Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
(Writer)

Dolphin's First Day: The Story of a Bottlenose Dolphin (1994) with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
Describes a baby dolphin's experiences during his first day in the ocean. Ages 4-8

Electricity (1994) by Andrew Haslam, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, and Wendy Baker
Electricity is a unique blend of imaginative activities, experiments and science facts that helps develop scientific thought. The vast "Make it Work" series teaches scientific principles through the hands-on process of making science work. It's an invaluable science series for school and home, mixing hobby and science in an effort to show kids how to observe, collate information, and reach conclusions. The easy-to-follow instructions and helpful color photos make it a great resource for children ages 8-11.

Fawn at Woodland Way (1994) with Joel Snyder, Illustrator
Mother and Fawn spend a day in the woods before returning at night to the tasty lilac bush in someone's backyard.  Ages 4-8

Manatee Winter (1994) with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
A mother manatee and her little calf travel from the Gulf of Mexico through dangerous water full of speeding boats.  Ages 4-8

Seal Pup Grows Up: The Story of a Harbor Seal (1994) with Lisa Bonforte, Illustrator
Describes how Seal Pup's mother prepares him for life on his own. Ages 4-8
Minature Edition Seal Pup Grows Up

What Lives in a Shell? (1994) with Helen K. Davie, Illustrator
What makes a shell like a house?

A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and a cave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home. Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act as their homes and protect them from harm. In this book you'll learn all about these and other crustaceous creatures, for whom a shell is just the right sort of home.  Baby-Preschool

Great White Shark: Ruler of ther Sea (1995) with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
Ages 4-8

How Mountains Are Made (1995) with James Graham Hale, Illustrator
Even though Mount Everest measures 29,028 feet high, it may be growing about two inches a year. A mountain might be thousands of feet high, but it can still grow taller or shorter each year. Mountains are created when the huge plates that make up the earth's outer shell very slowly pull and push against one another. Read and find out about all the different kinds of mountains.  Ages 4-8

Robots: Rodney to the Rescue (2005)
Ages 9-12

What's Alive? (1995) with Nadine Bernard Westcott, Illustrator
How to tell the difference between living and nonliving things—an essential first skill in scientific sorting and classifying—is explored with hands-on activities and colorful diagrams. Ages 4-8

Ladybug at Orchard Avenue (1996) with Thomas Buchs, Illustrator
Ladybug rambles through the garden, up and down rose stems in search of her favorite food, aphids, instinctively using her natural defenses to escape from threats. Ages 4-8

Cactus Cafe: A Story of the Sonoran Desert (1997) with Paul Mirocha, Illustrator
Describes the activities of various animals living in the Sonoran Desert and their dependence on the saguaro cactus for sustenance. Ages 4-8

Happy New Year, Pooh! (1997) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Pooh Plays Doctor (1997) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Pooh Visits the Doctor (1997)

Pooh's Christmas Box (1997)) with Nancy Stevenson and Orlando De LA Paz, Illustrators
When Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Owl, Kanga, and Roo wake up on Christmas morning, they find a giant box that someone has mysteriously left behind. Baby-Preschool

Pooh's First Day of School (1997) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Don't Talk to Strangers, Pooh! (1998) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Mulan (1998) with Brent Ford, Denise Shimabukuro, Hans Bacher, Judith Holmes Clarke, Lori Tyminski, Scott Tilley, Rae Ecklund, and Robert Steele, Illustrators
When China is invaded by the Huns, Mulan decides that she must disguise herself as a soldier -- a man -- to fight in place of her ill father, who has been called up for war.  Ages 4-8

Pooh's Neighborhood (1997) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Unpaginated, illustrated in full color throughout. Includes full-color map of the Hundred Acre Wood. Baby-Preschool

Pooh's Bad Dream (1998) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Pooh's Jingle Bells (1998) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
When Pooh and friends decide Christmas is more than gifts they decide to help Santa. Baby-Preschool

Pooh's Mailbox (1998)
Ages 4-8

Safe at Home with Pooh (1998)
This books teaches children to be careful of strangers in a charming and delightful way.

Seasons (1998)

Sweet Dreams, Pooh (1998)

What Is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases (1998) with Paul Meisel, Illustrator
Did you ever walk through a wall? Drink a glass of blocks? Have you ever played with a lemonade doll, or put on milk for socks? This latest addition to the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series introduces the youngest readers to an important science concept: the differences between solids, liquids, and gases. Any child who wants to know why he can't walk through a wall will enjoy Kathleen Zoehfeld's simple text and Paul Meisel's playful illustrations.  Ages 4-8

Can You Find the Easter Eggs, Pooh? (1999) with Orlando De LA Paz, Illustrator
Seven Easter eggs are hidden in the Hundred-Acre Wood. Lift the flaps and help Winnie the Pooh find them all. Baby-Preschool

Dinosaur Babies (1999) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
Did dinosaur parents protect their young? Or were the babies left on their own in a world of giants?

In a fresh new look at an always-popular subject, Dinosaur Babies reveals the latest discoveries about the lives of the littlest dinosaurs. Learn how to make your own fossil on the "Find Out More" page!  Ages 4-8

Food Chains (1999)

Fossil Fever (1999) with Paulette Bogan, Illustrator
Jeff’s Uncle Roy runs a museum. That means he’s always zooming off to strange places to find ruins and treasure. But Jeff has never gone along—until now. They’re headed to the Sahara desert to search for dinosaur fossils. And Jeff knows he’ll find the bones of the biggest meat-eater ever! Ages 4-8

Have You Seen My Pot of Honey? (1999)
Baby-Preschool

Pooh Helps Out (1999) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Finally, a practical way for parents to help children develop early reading skills! This unique book series gives parents an opportunity to help their children learn how to read--as they share the books together. The books are easy to use: On the left-hand pages, a passage appears for parents to read out loud to their children. This passage contains age-appropriate sight words that have been identified as crucial for reading development. The sight words are highlighted in red so that the child can see them in context.

On the right –hand page, a short passage appears with the same sight words. By recognizing the sight words introduced earlier, the child, with practice, will be able to read the passage and continue the story. Baby-Preschool

Pooh Welcomes Winter (1999) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
When Christopher Robin tells Winnie the Pooh that winter is coming, Pooh and his friends decide to welcome "him" with a party.  Baby-Preschool

Roo's New Baby-Sitter (1999) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Ages 4-8

Tarzan (1999) with Glenn Harrington, Illustrator
The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.   Tells the story of Tarzan, an orphaned boy raised in the jungle by an ape named Kala, who grows up wondering why he is so different from his ape family. Ages 9-12

Tigger's Moving Day (1999) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Ages 4-8

Toy Story 2 (1999) with Mary Hogan
The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style. Ages 4-8

Where Are You, Pooh? (1999) with Nancy W. Stevenson, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Where Is the Heffalump? (1999) with Nancy W. Stevenson, Illustrator
Help Pooh and his friends look all around in this lift-the-flap book.  Baby-Preschool

Aladar's Story (2000) with Brent Ford, John Alvin, and Judith Clarke, Illustrators
Ages 4-8

Be Patient, Pooh (2000) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

My Very First Winne the Pooh: Growing Up Stories (2000)
See also My Very First Winnie the Pooh: More Growing Up Stories

Pooh's Birthday Surprise (2000)
Baby-Preschool

Pooh's Favorite Things About Spring (2000) with Elisa Marrucchi, Illustrator
Baby-Preschool

Pooh's Scrapbook (2000)

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
The complete story of the newest Disney animated film, plus an eight-page full-color insert. It's an un-put-downable, laugh-out-loud page-turner for middle graders. Ages 4-8

Bear-Y Good Neighbor (2001) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
When your neighborhood is as wonderful as the Hundred-Acre Wood, it’s easy to be a good neighbor–just ask Pooh!

Dolphin (2001)
(Big Box of Board Books)

Dinosaur Parents, Dinosaur Young: Uncovering the Mystery of Dinosaur Families (2001)
Is it possible that dinosaurs were good parents? For many years, scientists didn't think so. Then an amazing discovery revealed that Maiasaura covered its nest with vegetation to keep its eggs warm. Another exciting find showed that Oviraptor sat on its nest just as birds do. Based on this and other new evidence, scientists now believe that manyif not mostdinosaurs may have cared for their young. Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld draws from the very latest findings to describe how scientists are continu-ally making new discoveries and drawing new conclusions about what life was like for dinosaurs and their young. The result is an exciting and accessible book, packed with beautiful, informative illustrations and photographs, that brings us closer than ever before to the truth about dinosaur families. Ages 9-12

Humpback's Springtime Journey (2001)
Ages 4-8

Little Shark's First Hunt (2001) with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
Ages 4-8

My Very First Winnie the Pooh: More Growing Up Stories (2001) with Robbin Cuddy, Illustrator
See also My Very First Winne the Pooh: Growing Up Stories

Once Upon a Time with Winnie the Pooh: A Disney Treasury of Favorite Nursery Tales and Rhymes (2001)

Pooh Gets a Checkup (2001)
Pooh learns that getting a checkup isn’t scary at all, especially when Owl’s the doctor and Christopher Robin is right there to hold his paw.

Pooh Helps Out/The Blustery Day (2001)
Ages 4-8

The Human Body (2001)
The Human Body  is a very simple introduction to the major parts of the human body and how they work together to keep us alive, including basic explanations of the five senses, the brain, muscles and bones, digestion, and respiration. Ages 4-8

Ladybug's Winter Home (2001) with Thomas Buchs, Illustrator

Little Fawn's Summer Day (2001)
Ages 4-8

Terrible Tyrannosaurs (2001) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
A Tyrannosaurus rex was tall enough to look in your second-story bedroom window. It had between fifty and sixty teeth -- each six inches long. Few dinosaurs could run faster than a Tyrannosourus rex or escape its keen eyesight. What exactly did Tyrannosourus rex hunt? How did it stalk its prey? Read and find out all about one of the deadliest carnivores of the prehistoric world. Ages 4-8

Big Box of Backyard Animals (2002) by Carolyn B. Otto, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, and Wendy Pffefer with Cathy Trachock and Victoria Sherrow, Illustrators
Big Box of Backyard Animals follows the adventures of four favorite backyard creatures: a raccoon, a mallard duckling, a ladybug and a chipmunk! Beautiful illustrations, created by award winning artists, are reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy and realism, making this more than just your average board book. Charming stories reveal the antics of popular animals and their backyard adventures! The sturdy little board book is accompanied by colorful puzzles of the animal heroes and fun coloring activities, all packaged in an adorable carrying case!  Baby-Preschool

Big Box of Oceanic Animals (2002) by Carol Young, Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Lorraine A. Jay, and Michael C. Armour, with Katie Lee, Illustrator
Explore the world below the waves with four favorite ocean animals: a dolphin, an orca pup, a walrus, and a sea turtle. Beautiful illustrations and charming stories of underwater adventure are authenticated by curators at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, making these adorable books educational as well as entertaining. Full-color puzzles of the ocean creatures and coloring activities bring the books to life and make learning an adventure. The sturdy little board books and activities are packaged in an adorable carrying case! Ages 4-8

Dinosaurs Big and Small (2002) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
Everybody knows, some dinosaurs were BIG!

How big?

Seismosourus was longer than four school buses parked end to end. Brachiosaurus weighed as much as sixteen elephants.

But not all dinosaurs were big. Coelophysis probably didn't weigh any more than you. Compsognathus was so small, you could have carried one in your arms. And all dinosaurs -- even the ones who grew up to be gigantic -- began life as tiny babies.

Find out just how big and just how small dinosaurs were.  Ages 4-8

Fall Leaves Change Colors (2002)
A simple explanation of how green leaves change colors, die, and then grow back again. Watch as the leaves soak up water, take in carbon dioxide, and absorb the sun's rays--all to make food! As the hours of daylight shorten, the tree makes less food, and leaves begin to die. The chlorophyll in the leaves fades away, and their colors change to reds, yellows, and oranges. All through the winter the trees rest, with only buds left on their branches. In the spring, the cycle begins again. Ages 4-8

From Tadpole to Frog (2002)
A simple explanation of how a tadpole becomes an adult frog. First, watch a tiny jelly egg become a tadpole with a tail. See the tadpole hatch and grow four legs, two at a time. Watch the tadpole's tail shrink, page by page...Finally, you'll see a full-grown frog! Full-color photographs show every stage of development.  Ages 4-8

Little Dolphin Learns (2002) with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
Ages 4-8

Penguins (2002)
From the egg to the ocean, see where these adorable creatures live, what they eat, how they are born and raised, and how they survive in their frigid environments.Kids will be intrigued to know that the father penguins care for the young right after they are born, while the mother penguin goes back to the ocean to find food.They will also learn that penguins have a layer of fat called blubber to keep them toasty warm. Ages 4-8

Smithsonian Oceanic Collection (2002) by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and Deirdre Langeland, Writer with Steven James Petruccio, Illustrator
An important day begins off the coast of Florida when a baby dolphin is born! But the day turns dangerous as Little Dolphin's pod defends itself against a hungry shark. Far below the water's blue surface, an octopus returns from a night of hunting to find another octopus has moved into his cozy den! Where will he turn now? Each exciting, full-length, hardcover wildlife storybook is beautifully illustrated by award winning artists and is accompanied by its own soft, cuddly plush replica of the story's animal hero. The charming story, painstakingly accurate illustrations and realistic plush toys are authenticated by curators at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Education and entertainment come together seamlessly in this beautiful boxed set. Each box includes two books and two plush animals. Ages 4-8

Smithsonian's Backyard: Fawn at Woodland Way/Gray Squirrel at Pacific Avenue (2002) by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and Victoria Sherrow with Allen Davis and Joel Snyder, Illustrators
A restless deer fawn strays from her mother's side and wanders into a backyard, tempted by a tasty lilac bush. Will she be safe outside of the sheltering forest? Gray Squirrel hops into a backyard, only to find himself nose-to-nose with a big orange cat! Will he be able to stay one step ahead of trouble? Each exciting, full-length, hardcover wildlife storybook is beautifully illustrated by award winning artists and is accompanied by its own soft, cuddly plush replica of the story's animal hero. The charming story, painstakingly accurate illustrations and realistic plush toys are authenticated by curators at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Education and entertainment come together seamlessly in this beautiful boxed set. Each box includes two books and two plush animals.  Ages 4-8

Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers? (2003) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
Bird or dinosaur? Birds are the only living animals with feathers, but did you know that some dinosaurs had feathers too? Unlike birds, these creatures had teeth and long, bony tails. They ranged in size from the feisty Microraptor, which was small enough to hold in your hand -- if you weren't afraid of its sharp teeth -- to the Beipiaosaurus, which was over seven feet long. Paleontologists learned about these creatures, which lived approximately 145 million years ago, by studying fossils.  Ages 4-8

Good Boy!: The Movie Novel (2003)
Owen has a dog-walking business, but no dog of his own -- until he meets Hubble. The strange brown mutt isn't from the neighborhood, or even the planet Earth!

Now Owen must help Hubble with his secret mission from space: preparing Earth dogs for a visit from their ancestral leader, the Greater Dane. She is coming from Sirius, the Dog Star, to inspect all Earthbound dogs. And Hubble knows she won't like what she sees!

Will Owen be able to save Earth's beloved furry companions from being recalled into space? And will he be able to make a new friend in the process?  Ages 9-12

Shipwreck Fever (2003)

Spy Kids 3-D: The Joke Book (2003) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
Who do spies call when they make a mess?
Cleaning Agents.

What is a Spy Kid's favorite meal?
A Hero Sandwich.

Saving the world is a serious business, But it's no secret that the Spy Kids have a lot of fun. Join them with this collection of jokes, riddles, and knock-knocks.

Your mission: lots of laughs!  Ages 4-8

Apples, Apples (2004) with Christopher Santoro, Illustrator
Apple-picking season is here! Let's grab a basket and head to the orchard. Whole or sliced, baked or juiced -- everyone loves apples!  Baby-Preschool

Pumpkin Time (2004) with Christopher Santoro, Illustrator
The air has cooled, the leaves are red, and the pumpkins are ripe on the vine. Let's take a hayride! Let's carve a jack-o-lantern! We'll have fun on Halloween night. Baby-Preschool

Dinosaur Tracks (2005) with Lucia Washburn, Illustrator
Have you ever wanted to take the same steps as a dinosaur or see how your foot compares to that of a Tyrannosaurus rex? Amazingly, the tracks or footprints of dinosaurs that walked on the earth millions of years ago can still be seen today! Read and find out about the astonishing discoveries scientists have made just from the footprint of a dinosaur. Ages 9-12

Duma: The Movie Novel (2005)
Ages 9-12

Amazon Fever (2006)
Jeff’s Uncle Roy runs a museum and is always zooming off to strange places. Now Uncle Roy is taking Jeff with him to the steamy Amazon jungle. Maybe they’ll track down crocodiles or poisonous snakes or jaguars for Uncle Roy’s museum. Wrong! On this trip, Uncle Roy is looking for . . . butterflies. Butterflies?  Ages 4-8

Flicka: The Movie Novel (2006)
The story of a girl, a wild mustang, and the courage to love the untamed . . .

Katy has always been a dreamer, even when it gets her in trouble. At boarding school, she can't keep her mind off her mountain ranch and the horses her family raises there. Back home for the summer, she finds an unlikely friend in a wild horse, Flicka. But when her father forbids her to visit the dangerous mustang, Katy must choose between following her own instincts and keeping her father's trust. Ages 9-12

Ice Age the Movie Novel (2006)

Ice Age 2: The Movie Novel (2006)
Manny, Sid, and Diego are back for another incredible adventure. The world around them is melting, and the slimy creatures of the deep are anxious to take over. On their quest to find a mysterious giant ark, the herd meets a cast of crazy characters, including a mixed-up mammoth named Ellie. Will Manny, Sid, Diego, and all their new friends be able to find the ark in time, or will the flood mean the end for them? Ages 9-12

Wild Lives: A History of People & Animals of the Bronx Zoo (2006)
From the moment the very first animals–two small, bedraggled prairie dogs–arrived at the Bronx Zoo in 1899, history was being made.

Zookeeping has steadily been evolving over the years: Today, animals that would once have been kept in iron cages roam freely in habitats similar to real prairies, jungles, and forests.
With engaging animal photos and lively anecdotes, Wild Lives takes readers through a century of zookeeping at one of the most-beloved zoos in the world, and shares what zoologists have learned over the years about keeping wild animals.  Ages 9-12

Shrek the Third: The Junior Novel (2007)
Shrek must travel far and wide to find a replacement when he decides to turn down the chance to become king, He knows his good friends Donkey and Puss will keep him company as he embarks on this important quest. Join the trio as they encounter danger, magic, and adventure along the way!  Ages 9 to 12)

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy (2007)
Author: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, James Nelson, Illustrator
When the pharoahs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharoahs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all—the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse?  Ages 9-12