Books with author Sally Huss

HOW LITTLE LEIGH MADE FRIENDS is a delightfully illustrated story about a little girl who, like many children, suffers from shyness and lack of self-confidence. She has no friends and finds herself alone walking to and from school and even at school, until she comes upon a mirror that becomes her friend. She poses questions to the mirror and the mirror always answers back. The mirror agrees with her as she describes her loneliness, but also agrees with her when she decides to change. With the mirror's support Leigh ventures out of her isolation and learns to believe in herself. What child would not want to be rid of shyness or be sympathetic to those who are shy? Great lesson! This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Herbie was a very little fellow who knew exactly what he wanted to be – a monster. He had his reasons. Being small, he wanted others to notice him and he felt that there was no better way to do that than to become a monster. So, he set out to find out how to become one. After finding no luck on his Internet searches for the information he needed, he decided he would get the real low-down on monsters from monsters themselves. One after another answered his questions and sent him off to interview another. But it was the fifth monster who put him straight. Changing his goals, Herbie decided that there was a better way to get what he wanted. What do you think he did?Over 35 amusing and colorful illustrations accompany this charming story.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

With so many pumpkins to pick from, it is hard to know which is yours. Yes, there is more to a pumpkin than meets the eye.The fellow in this story tells how he picked his pumpkin, carved it, and then lighted the pumpkin’s face, which lighted his as well. Full of joy! Lots of smiles and charming illustrations with a happy rhyming verse that takes a child on a pumpkin hunt. Happy Halloween!This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

What little girl would not want a princess to visit her? That’s what kept happening to the little girl in this story. A princess would show up in a mud puddle, the kitchen sink, a bathtub, and even in a cup of tea. But it is what the princess told her that was most important, and the little girl took it to heart. Who was that princess in her teacup? You’ll have to read the book to find out.All in rhyme and accompanied by over 35 delightfully colorful illustrations that dance along with the story.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A be-speckled, be-freckled, funny-looking little fellow, named Pete, bewilders his teacher, his classmates, as well as his parents by his unabashed positive attitude about everything. “Yep, I’m as perfect as I can be. Nothing can upset me, no, no, not me!”It doesn’t matter what befalls Pete, or what tries to trump his good nature, he is steadfast in his determination to see things in a positive light. And, how did he acquire this happy point of view? You’ll have to read the book to find out.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A very funny book about teeth and who needs them and why you should care for them. From a rabbit to a dog to a cat to a cow to a horse, they all need teeth to eat the food they require to remain healthy and happy. Children are the same. This is a delightful way to emphasize the importance of caring for one’s teeth, and not just to chew with, but to put on a happy face and smile with. * 25 whimsical illustrations full of color and charm* Great reminder for every childWho needs teeth? We all do!This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Easter is not Easter without Eggs! That’s what Henrietta believes and what she is expected to provide when 100 children are invited to Farmer Johnson’s big Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. How Henrietta connives to collect, dye, and hide these eggs is her task. Involving every able-bodied bird on the farm to reach her quota is her mission. Birds of a feather must stick together she believes. Even with their efforts she is still one egg short. Who will provide it? You’ll have to read the book to find out.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Laura Sue wanted to be a princess with all her heart. However, she was not from a royal family. She was from an ordinary family, a nice family, but an ordinary one.One day to her delight, her teacher announced to the students that they could be anything they wanted to be. This was music to Laura Sue’s ears, until she revealed her desire to the class. Laughter dampened her spirits. It was only when a beautiful, golden angel came to her and explained how she could become an ordinary princess that Laura Sue brightened. Now she could be what she had always wanted to be. What did that angel tell Laura Sue?This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

When a group of fishing folks gathers at the edge of the sea, they are there for a purpose – to fill a large vat with fish to make their favorite fish dish. Counting the number of fish that are needed is quite a task, as the fishing folks have their own ideas about how many each can provide. But, surprise! Surprise, when no fish are caught. How do they fill that vat? You’ll have to read the book to find out.All in tongue-twisting rhyme with over 35 amusing illustrations.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A little raccoon decided he did not want to do what his mother wanted him to do. So, he left home in search of finding another mother to be his mother. Wandering through the forest, he inquired of several likely candidates whether or not they would be willing to be his mother. This included a chipmunk, a squirrel, a bluebird, an anteater, even a beaver -- There in a river streamA beaver family was creating their dream –A house made of twigs and sticks,As strong as a house made of bricks.With their big, flat tails a’flappingThey were building a home for their future eating and napping.“Will you be my mother?” called the raccoon to the mother beaver.“Can you work like a beaver?” she wanted to know.“We work in the summer heat and in the winter snow.”To the little raccoon, it didn’t sound like much fun.He was getting no further than from where he’d begun.All in rhyme, this story tells the tale of every child who thinks of leaving home, then reminds him or her of the importance of a mother’s love. This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

Yes, Tyler had a hat, but so did his sister Genevieve have a hat, and also a cat had a hat. The problem was that none could see because of how they wore their hats. It took a rat to solve the problem and lift their hats, which in turn lifted their point of view and then their spirits. Seeing is believing, they all learned. A delightfully silly tale with a very useful message – See and think for yourself!This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.

A tree longs to be a Christmas tree, but doesn't look the part, and fears he will never be chosen. He lingers on a rubbish pile until two children come onto a lot and find him. With their two dollars they purchase the tree and bring him home to their enthusiastic mother and siblings. Through the eyes of this appreciative family, the tree becomes a full-fledged, full-scented, magnificent Christmas tree. It is a wonderful Christmas after all, but most especially for the tree. Appreciation makes it so! Children who love the books by Dr. Seuss, the Berenstains, Suzy Spafford, Mo Willems, Sandra Boynton, Felicia Bond, Laura Numeroff, and P.D. Eastman will love THE TREE WITHIN THE TREE.This children’s picture book is part of the wonderful collection of children’s books by Sally Huss.