.. .. .... .. Jean Marzollo's Children's Books (a list for children to explore)

............Jean Marzollo's Books on Education, Teaching and Parenting

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Key: hc=hard cover, pb=paperback, bb=board book,
sp=Spanish edition available, * =awards

I SPY SCHOOL
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2012, pb

HELP ME LEARN SUBTRACTION
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Chad Phillips
Holiday House 2012, pb

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Book Award 2012

I SPY STICKER BOOK AND PICTURE RIDDLES
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2012, pb

A sticker book with over 500 reusable stickers

HELP ME LEARN NUMBERS
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Chad Phillips
Holiday House 2011, pb

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Book Award 2011

I SPY SPECTACULAR
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2011 hc

20th Anniversary I SPY Book!
.......... All new riddles!

*Parents' Choice Recommended
Seal Winner, 2011

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2011

I SPY LITTLE BUNNIES
8x8 square paperback
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2011

Available through Scholastic Book Clubs

I SPY LITTLE HEARTS
8x8 square paperback
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2011

Available through Scholastic Book Clubs

I SPY A CHRISTMAS TREE
hard cover picture book
with punch-out ornaments
ages 2-5
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2010

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2010

I SPY THANKSGIVING
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2010, pb

I SPY A SKELETON
Scholastic Reader Level 1
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2009 pb

Available through
Scholastic Book Fairs

I SPY A TO Z
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2009, hc, sp

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2009

"Easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with forty-six object filled photographs by Walter Wick to create the most engaging alphabet book ever! Young readers can use the simple picture clues to recognize the letter and letter-sound featured on each page." AMAZON.COM

IN 1776
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Steve Björkman
Scholastic Paperback 2009

"In 1776 deserves a place on most library shelves". SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Marzollo has created an introductory book to help young children understand important events that helped shape American history. The American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence are told with a blend of lively rhyme enhanced by Björkman's colorful illustrations” AMERICAN BOOKSELLER

“Marzollo stresses that the winning of the Revolution was a great victory for the colonists, but the greater deed, at that time in history, was the drafting of the Declaration on Independence. This is how democracy was born. That it is an ongoing process is explained in the stirring introduction by Barry O'Connell, professor of English and American Studies at Amherst College in Massachusetts.”
SUNDAY HERALD (Monterey, CA)

"In 1776 should fill the gap with a simplified explanation of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the education of our first President. Wow! All that in a thin picture book. For its intended audience, the brief rhyming text and two-page illustrations tell just enough to introduce children to the history behind our Fourth of July celebrations."
LIBRARY TALK

First Page

CLOSE YOUR EYES
Online musical version of
*1978 ALA Notable picture book
Text by Jean Marzollo
Illustrations by Susan Jeffers

"The most interesting and original picture book to be published in some time ... brilliant ... remarkable ... truly charming."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 1978

TEN LITTLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Written and Illustrated
by Jean Marzollo
Scholastic Cartwheel 2008 hc

"This nicely designed picture book offers playful opportunities for counting gifts and matching pictures." BOOKLIST

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I SPY LITTLE BUNNIES
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2006 bb

"Tiny tots will love the satisfaction of spying a whole array of toy bunnies and other intriguing items in this cute addition to Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick's popular "I SPY" series." AMAZON.COM

I SPY LIGHTNING IN THE SKY
Scholastic Reader Level 1
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2005

"The I SPY formula continues to draw eager fans, and the closing pages, which group objects by letter, will certainly appeal to the newest readers." BOOKLIST

SHANNA'S PARTY SURPRISE
Shanna's First Reader, Level 1 pb
by Jean Marzollo
Jump at the Sun, Hyperion 2004
Based on art by Shane W. Evans
Illustrated by Maryn Roos

"This book serves as a review of colors, shapes, and numbers...and concludes with a simple game...best suited to sharing aloud."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

SHANNA'S HIP, HOP, HOORAY!
Based on art by Shane W. Evans
Illustrated by Maryn Roos

"Rhyme, rhythm, phonics, and plenty of fun, all the while teaching young readers important skills." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

SHANNA'S BEAR HUNT
Shanna's First Reader, Level 1 pb
by Jean Marzollo
Jump at the Sun, Hyperion 2004
Based on art by Shane W. Evans
Illustrated by Maryn Roos

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2005

"Inviting full-color illustrations with text that's full of dialogue, rhythm, and repetition that will draw in early readers." BOOKLIST

I SPY A SCARY MONSTER
Scholastic Reader Level 1
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2004 pb

I SPY ULTIMATE CHALLENGER!
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2003 hc

"Turn the page and try sharpening your powers of observation and using your noodle. Good luck!" CHILDREN'S DIGEST

BABY'S ALPHABET
by Jean Marzollo
Photos by Nancy Sheehan
Roaring Brook Press 2002 hc

"The handsize volume features a multicultural cast in crisp, clear snapshots."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

SHANNA'S TEACHER SHOW
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Hyperion Jump at the Sun 2002 hc, 2003 pb

"The spunky African-American heroine takes on a new role in Shanna's Teacher Show." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

I SPY LITTLE BUNNIES
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2001 bb

"Tiny tots will love the satisfaction of spying a whole array of toy bunnies and other intriguing items in this cute addition to Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick's popular "I SPY" series." AMAZON.COM

PAPA PAPA
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Laura Regan
Harper Growing Tree 2000 bb

"I loved writing this books for fathers to read to their babies and toddlers. I'm so glad that Harper selected Laura Regan to illustrate it and so happy that Harper republished it with Mama Mama to make one flip book called Mama Mama/Papa Papa." JEAN MARZOLLO

I SPY LITTLE LETTERS
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 2000 bb

"Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick team up yet again for another perfect little "I SPY" picture book. Kids ... can practice their ABC's with Wick's special photo illustrations and Marzollo's clever alphabetical rhymes." AMAZON.COM

I SPY TREASURE HUNT
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1999 hc

*Publishers Weekly Children's Bestsellers List
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2000

"Marzollo's structured rhymes provide the clues while Wick's stunningly detailed miniature village provides the hidden answers for readers to seek out."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

I SPY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 1999 bb
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2000

"The award-winning team of wordsmith Jean Marzollo and photographer Walter Wick maintains a perfect balance of simple text and engaging, colorful images." AMAZON.COM

THANKSGIVING CATS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm
Scholastic Cartwheel 1999 pb

Excerpt:
Farmer cats grow wheat,
potatoes, corn, and peas.
Farmer cats grow pumpkins,
and leafy apple trees.
Farmer cats raise cows
for butter, milk, and cheese.
Farmer kittens chasing
noisy birds and bees!
JEAN MARZOLLO

I SPY LITTLE NUMBERS
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photograph by Walter Wick

Scholastic Cartwheel 1999 bb
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2000

"This little book is a fun visual perception game that's also fun for developing language, too." OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO REVIEW

BASEBALL BROTHERS
by Jean, Dan, and Dave Marzollo
Illustrated by True Kelley
Hello Reader Level 3
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1999 pb

"Full-color cartoon illustrations and vocabularies suitable for children learning to read." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

I SPY LITTLE WHEELS
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick

Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1998 bb
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

"Even the youngest children can join in the
'I SPY' fun." CREATIVE TOYMAKER

I SPY LITTLE ANIMALS
board book
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick

Scholastic Cartwheel 1998 bb

"Adapted from the popular series for older children, this version is just right for toddlers."
SCHOLASTIC PARENT & CHILD

DO YOU KNOW NEW?
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Mari Takabayashi
Harper Growing Tree 1998 bb

"The book is fun to read aloud, and the illustrations are welcoming in their rounded simplicity and comforting pastel colors."
KIRKUS REVIEWS

I AM A LEAF
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Hello Science Reader, Level 1
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1998 pb

Excerpt:
Red! Yellow! Orange!
It's party time!
All the leaves in my tree
are turning colors.
People ooh and aah.
JEAN MARZOLLO

I AM SNOW
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Hello Science Reader, Level 1
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1998 pb

Excerpt:
I am snow.
I fall gently, gently, gently.
I am a million,
billion, trillion
snowflakes
all piled up.
JEAN MARZOLLO

I AM A ROCK
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Hello Science Reader, Level 1
Scholastic Cartwheel 1998 pb

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

"The entertaining idea and the appealing pictures make this entry in the Hello Reader! Series a fine choice for readers who have an interest in science." BOOKLIST

BASKETBALL BUDDIES
by Jean Marzollo and Dan Marzollo
Illustrated by True Kelley
Hello Reader Level 3, gr. 1-2
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1998 pb

"Everything is right about this easy reader -
the simple yet realistic illustrations add color to each page and depict a female referee, an African-American male coach, and ethnically diverse teams of boys and girls. There are no losers, no miracle cures, just good sportsmanship and honest practice."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

HOCKEY HERO
by Jean Marzollo and Dan Marzollo
Illustrated by True Kelley
Hello Reader Level 3, gr. 1-2
Scholastic Cartwheel 1998 pb

Excerpt:
The Penguins were passing the puck back and forth down the ice. The Penguins scored. The score was now Penguins 2, Flyers 0.
"I don't believe this," said Hal to himself. "Our goalie stinks. Joey stinks. And I stink worst of all."
JEAN MARZOLLO and DAN MARZOLLO

HOW KIDS GROW
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Nancy Sheehan
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1998 pb

Excerpt:
James is three days old.
Even though he is a baby,
he can do many things.
Once he falls asleep,
he is a very good sleeper.
JEAN MARZOLLO

CLOSE YOUR EYES
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Picture Puffins 1998 pb

*ALA Notable Book 1978
*Junior Literary Guild Selection 1978

"A beautiful and valuable book"
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"This marvelous book is packed full of imaginative dreamland scenes where only children have the vision to enter. If you're a sleepy toddler, this is the book to make your dreams really come true. It is lovely, warm, and positive." PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

You'll find more reviews with the 1978 hardcover.

I SPY SUPER CHALLENGER!
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel Fall 1997 hc

*Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

"Marzollo's cleverly written new rhyming couplets encourage readers to seek a new batch of items. Just as Marzollo created new riddles for this book, children are invited to create more rhymes and riddles of their own based on the pictures."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

PRETEND YOU'RE A CAT
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Dial 1997, pb

*Parenting Magazine Certificate of Excellence
*Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
*American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, 1990

"An unusually lively rendition with superior illustrations." KIRKUS REVEWS

"This clever concept book consists of a series of 13 small poems that ask youngsters to pretend they are animals...The rhymed verses are vivid and straightforward, and PInkney's inventive watercolor and pencil drawings are as engaging as the characters and animals he portrays." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

CHRISTMAS CATS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm

Scholastic Cartwheel 1997 pb

"The words in this book rhyme, and average about eight words per page, making this a very simple first Christmas reader for your little boy or girl." PRESCHOOL EDUCATION LIBRARY

I'M A CATERPILLAR
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Hello Science Reader, Level 1
Scholastic Cartwheel 1997 pb, sp

*Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

"The upbeat tempo has a mesmerizing effect...combined with a touch of whimsy...The full-page illustrations that accompany the refrain are particularly endearing." KIRKUS REVIEWS

I AM AN APPLE
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Judith Moffatt
Hello Science Reader, Level 1
Scholastic Cartwheel 1997 pb

"This series entry presents a science concept in a simple, straightforward way. When you use it in story hour, have some apples ready for munching."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

ONCE UPON A SPRINGTIME
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
Hello Reader Level 2
Scholastic Cartwheel 1997 pb

"Simple, straightforward writing and soft-edged watercolor paintings make this an appealing choice for young readers." BOOKLIST

SOCCER COUSINS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Irene Trivas
Hello Reader Level 4
Scholastic Cartwheel 1997

"The colorful illustrations and a few Spanish words interspersed in the narrative add a most authentic Mexican feeling to this story that all children will enjoy." BOOK LINKS

FOOTBALL FRIENDS
by Jean, Dan and Dave Marzollo
Illustrated by True Kelley
Hello Reader Level 3
Scholastic Cartwheel 1997

"The story...has an appealing sports backdrop as well as a valuable message that's perfect for the age group." BOOKLIST

"Football Friends will be particularly popular where football reins supreme."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Excerpt:
Fire heats your soup.
Fire warms your rooms.
Fire lights your life.
But watch out!
Fire can be harmful.
JEAN MARZOLLO

TEN CATS HAVE HATS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by David McPhail
Scholastic Cartwheel 1994 hc

*Bank Street College annual "Children’s Books of the Year"

"Marzollo's rhyming text is vivid yet ingeniously simple" PARENTS

"A simple counting book that has great style and charm." PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

"With its bright watercolor illustrations to complement the clever story, this title could be used to generate a wealth of discussion and/or writing activities."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

MY FIRST BOOK OF BIOGRAPHIES:
GREAD MEN AND WOMEN EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Irene Trivas
Scholastic Cartwheel 1994 hc, pb

"The clearly written summaries focus on accomplishments and historical significance. The entries are accompanied by full-page watercolor paintings that successfully capture the spirit of the people."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

IN 1776
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Steve Björkman
Scholastic Hardcover 1994 hc

*American Bookseller Pick of the Lists 3/94

"Marzollo has created an introductory book to help young children understand important events that helped shape American history. The American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence are told with a blend of lively rhyme enhanced by Björkman's colorful illustrations” AMERICAN BOOKSELLER

More reviews area available in the 2009 new edition of this book.

I SPY FUN HOUSE
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 1993, hc

*American Bookseller Pick of the Lists 3/93
*Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 4/19/93
*Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List
*Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 1993

"13 more artfully contrived photos with rhyming "riddles" about objects that are not so much hidden as concealed by the bright, distracting diversity of their surroundings." KIRKUS REVIEWS

"Wick's dramatic lighting, his diverse of shadows and his varied backgrounds set new standards for children's photography books, while Marzollo's seemingly straightforward rhymes are marked by wit and subtlety.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A challenging, topnotch offering that's more fun than a barrel of monkeys."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

I SPY CHRISTMAS
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Design by Carol Devine Carson
Scholastic Cartwheel 1992, hc, sp

*Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 9/7/92
*Parents Magazine, Best Books List
*Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List

"13 scenes of Christmas. Short rhymes challenge kids to find a variety of small objects in the purposefully crowded pictures....Crisp and clear, these striking photos will provide hours of holiday fun." BOOKLIST

"Plenty of fun for the whole family."
SEATTLE TIMES

HALLOWEEN CATS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Hans Wilhelm
Scholastic Cartwheel 1992, pb

"Jean Marzollo's poem, Halloween Cats, is reminiscent of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats - with just the right scary tempo for young readers."
THE HOUSTON CRONICLE

I SPY: A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES
by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick
Scholastic Cartwheel 1991, hc, sp

*New York Public Library Books for Reading
..and Sharing
*California Children’s Media Award, Honorable
..Mention

"A wealth of opportunities for education and entertainment. The challenge is surprisingly great. Excellent, sharp photographic work combined with ingenuity and imagination make this well-conceived book a winner."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"An appealing book for children and adults to share and enjoy." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

39 KIDS ON THE BLOCK
by Jean Marzollo
Scholastic (# 3-6)
chapter book gr. 2-3

ROSES ARE PINK AND YOU STINK #3 1990, pb
THE BEST FRIENDS CLUB #4 1990, pb
CHICKEN POX STRIKES AGAIN#5 1990, pb
MY SISTER THE BLABBERMOUTH #6 1990, pb

"Fans of Giff, Delton, and Adler will welcome Marzollo's appealing neighborhood stories."
BOOKLIST

See 1989 for books
#1 and #2 in this series.

THE TEDDY BEAR BOOK
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Ann Schweninger
Dial 1989 hc, pb

"Marzollo adapts 21 familiar rhymes and short poems to a teddy bear world...a clever idea."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Young eyes will delight in finding a variety of teddys romping through the pages...perky illustrations."
BOOKLIST

PIZZA PIE SLUGGER
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Blanche Sims
A Stepping Stone Book
Random House 1989 pb

" Marzollo deftly uses baseball and pizza to probe the inner workings of families and friends." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A good choice for reinforcing strong family values." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

39 KIDS ON THE BLOCK
by Jean Marzollo
Scholastic (# 1-2)
chapter book gr. 2-3
THE GREEN CHOSE OF APPLEVILLE #1 1989, pb
THE BEST PRESENT EVER #2 1989 pb

"Fans of Giff, Delton, and Adler will welcome Marzollo's appealing neighborhood stories."
BOOKLIST

See 1990 for books
#3 - #6 in this series.

BABY UNICORN AND BABY DRAGON
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Kimberly Bulken Root
Scholastic 1989 pb

Excerpt:
"Once upon a time in a magic forest there lived a baby unicorn called Star because of a little white star on her forehead. Star's favorite game was hide-and-seek, which she often played with a baby dragon named Moon."
JEAN AND CLAUDIO MARZOLLO

GETTING YOUR PERIOD
by Jean Marzollo
Dial 1989, hc, pb grades 4-8

*National Science Teachers Association
..Outstanding Science Trade Books for
..Children 1989

"Answers to questions and concerns ... Marzollo's style is direct and reassuring."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

RED RIBBON ROSIE
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Blanche Sims
A Stepping Stone Book
Random House 1988 pb

"This generous book lets kids know that it's all right to want to win, and features action-filled illustrations by Sims. Together author and artist offer a simple story, but one in which real emotions are dealt with in ways that ring true, and solutions only come from the heart." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

CANNONBALL CHRIS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Blanche Sims
Random House 1987 pb

*Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book List 1988

"Marzollo uses a simple, but not simplistic, text to provide children with a basic approach to conquering fears by naming them. With guidance and understanding from his father, Chris names his fear of jumping into deep water, "The Underwater Pit." The text flows and will hold the interest of readers who will want to know if Chris succeeds in overcoming his fear." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

THE SILVER BEAR
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh
Dial 1987 hc

"Two small boys let their imaginations go wild in a summer garden." PARENTS MAGAZINE

"Come to this tale for the ideas of adventurous B.J. and the somewhat more timid Sam." CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE

THE BABY UNICORN
by Jean Marzollo and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by R.J. Blake
Scholastic 1987 pb

Excerpt:
Long ago in the middle of a dark forest, a baby unicorn was born. Her parents named her Star because she had a mark on her forehead that looked just like a star in the sky.
JEAN AND CLAUDIO MARZOLLO

JED AND THE SPACE BANDITS
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Peter Sis
Dial easy-to-read 1987 hc, pb

"A fast-paced story that's a worthy acquisition for the beginning reader."
KIRKUS REVIEWS

THE REBUS TREASURY
compiled by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Carol Devine Carson
Dial 1986 hc, pb

"Favorite nursery rhymes are retold in rebus form, with Carson's pictures and tinted rubber-stamp impressions."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

CLICK HERE TO PLAY SOME OF THE
REBUS SONGS FROM THE BOOK!

THREE LITTLE KITTENS
Retold by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shelley Thornton
Scholastic 1985 pb

"A picture book that will capture the hearts of the 3- to 7-year-old audience."
THE KANSAS CITY STAR

DOLL HOUSE CHRISTMAS
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shelley Thornton
Scholastic 1985 pb

A "Punch-and-Play Storybook"
with punch-out characters, clothes,
scenes, props and a storage pocket.

DOLL HOUSE ADVENTURE
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shelley Thornton
Scholastic 1984 pb

A "Punch-and-Play Storybook"
with punch-out characters, clothes,
scenes, props and a storage pocket

RUTHIE'S RUDE FRIENDS
by Jean Marzollo
Co-authored with Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh

Dial easy-to-read 1984 hc, pb

"A science fiction story, one that will grab kids' attention with its outer space elements and keep them satisfied ...".
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Entertaining beginning reading."
BOOKLIST

BLUE SUN BEN
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh
Dial easy-to-read 1984 hc, pb

"A science fiction/myth story that stands apart, in tone and complexity, from the general run of beginning-to-reads.   The language is simple, but it works up a story of action, suspense and substance."  
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"An exciting, mysterious world where humans change into animals during the time of the Blue Sun and are themselves during the reign of the Red Sun." PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY

BAXTER'S BAD DAY
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shelley Thornton
Scholastic 1983 pb

A "Punch-and-Play Storybook"
with punch-out characters, clothes,
scenes, props and a storage pocket.

DO YOU LOVE ME, HARVEY BURNS?
by Jean Marzollo
Scholastic 1983, a young adult novel

"Lisa ... is one of the few in Young Adult fiction who come across as genuinely intelligent and free of banal deep thoughts. Likewise her family's dinner-table tensions and frictions are uncomfortably accurate and unstereotyped." KIRKUS REVIEWS

RED SUN GIRL
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Meddaugh

Dial easy-to-read 1983 hc, pb

"A refreshing bite for beginners looking for something beyond bland."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

PAPA BEAR'S PARTY
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Shelley Thornton
Scholastic 1982 pb

A "Punch-and-Play Storybook"
with punch-out characters, clothes,
scenes, props and a storage pocket

HALFWAY DOWN PADDY LANE
by Jean Marzollo
A young adult novel
Scholastic 1981 hc, pb

*ALA Best Book for Young Adults 1981

"Readers will experience the 19th-century family life and mill conditions right along with Kate, and will share her involvement with Patrick to the end." KIRKUS REVIEWS

"... steep[ed] with drama and romance." BOOKLIST

"An intriguing tale, with a glimpse of history brought to life as no history book can do."
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES

JED'S JUNIOR SPACE PATROL
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by David S. Rose
Dial easy-to-read 1982 hc, pb

* Booklist Starred Review
*ALA Children’s Book of International Interest 1984

"It all hangs together and works at the intended level." KIRKUS REVIEWS

ROBIN OF BRAY
by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Diane Stanley
Dial easy-to-read 1982 hc, pb

"Robin of Bray ... tells, in language a beginning reader can handle, a variation of the old tale of a prince who is raised as a commoner, believing he is something special and eventually realizing that belief."
WASHINGTON POST

THINK! DRAW! WRITE!
by Jean Marzollo and Katherine Martin Widmer
Pitman Learning 1982

AMY GOES FISHING
by Jean Marzollo
illustrated by Ann Schweninger
Dial easy-to-read1980 hc, pb

*Reading Rainbow Selection 1990
*Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book List 1988

"It's an experience to feel and to share -- as both text and pictures suggest more than they say about the tenor of the day and the relationship between Amy and her father."
KIRKUS REVIEWS

CLOSE YOUR EYES
by Jean Marzollo
Illustrated by Susan Jeffers
Dial 1978, 1998 pb
*ALA Notable Book 1978
*Junior Literary Guild Selection 1978

A simple rhyming text expanding on the delights of bedtime suggests the drowsy rhythm of a rocking chair. The text is interpreted in magnificent full-color pastel-toned illustrations, remarkable for their clarity, meticulous detail, and delicate line ... the book is a charming production in the old-fashioned tradition of a warm and reassuring bedtime story." THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE

"Cleverly written within the fanciful and dreamy illustrations of this bedtime poem/lullaby are a father's comic efforts to ready his young child for bed." WASHINGTON POST

"Ideal bedtime reading" PARENTS MAGAZINE

"The soothing rhythm of the text is reinforced by the dreamy pictures that show how worlds of reality and imagination blend for a perfect bedtime or naptime book." TEACHER

"An enchanting bedtime story for the youngest of children, this book, with its magnificent illustrations, will sustain the interest of older children as well."
THE BOSTON PHOENIX