Hest, Amy

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Make the team, Baby Duck!

2002
When Baby Duck is not sure she is ready to get into the pool with the swim team, her grandfather encourages her.

Nana's birthday party

1993
Maggie, who writes stories, and her cousin Brette, who paints pictures, combine their talents to create the grandest present ever for their grandmother Nana's birthday.

The purple coat

1986
Despite her mother's reminder that "navy blue is what you always get," Gabby begs her tailor grandfather to make her a beautiful purple fall coat.

The reader

2012
A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.

Letters to Leo

2012
In a series of letters to her new dog, fourth-grader Annie Rossi relates her daily exploits and remembers her mother.

Little Chick

2009
A collection of three stories in which Little Chick learns how to deal with life's disappointments with the help of his beloved auntie.

Mabel dancing

2000
Mabel doesn't want to go to sleep while Mama and Papa are having a dance party downstairs.

Remembering Mrs. Rossi

2007
Although she loves her father, their home in New York City, and third-grade teacher Miss Meadows, Annie misses her mother who died recently.

Off to school, Baby Duck!

1999
Baby Duck experiences the fear of the first day of school, but with a little help from Grampa, everything turns out okay in the end.

The great green notebook of Katie Roberts

who just turned 12 on Monday
1998
In a series of journal entries, letters, pictures, and drawings, Katie relates her feelings about her mother, baby brothers, new friends, school, boys, the Italian immigrant she tutors, and growing up.

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