Books with author Vera Rosenberry

Vera carefully strapped the helmet on. Father held the bike and she mounted the seat. Her feet fit the pedals perfectly. Vera felt very big.Spunky Vera is back and riding a bike in a winning new adventure Vera loves her shiny red tricycle, even if she is a little too big for it. When it gets stolen one day at the park, Vera is heartbroken, until she inherits her sister Elaine's old green bicycle, which Father paints purple-Vera's favorite color. As long as someone is around to help Vera start and stop, she's set to go. But what happens when Vera suddenly finds she's riding on her own? Will she be brave enough to use the brakes?Once again, Vera Rosenberry offers a reassuring story about an exciting childhood experience-all through the lens of one indomitable heroine.

Tomorrow was Vera's first day of school. She was big at last.Vera has looked forward to her first day of school for as long as she can remember. Finally the day arrives, and Vera is bursting with excitement. But when she sees the older children in the playground, she suddenly gets frightened and stays behind. Before she knows it, the bell has rung and the giant green doors of the school have closed. Now Vera is late. What will she do?The first day of school can be both thrilling and scary. With charm and gentle humor, Vera Rosenberry explores all the different feelings associated with this important milestone.

Vera's back and on the run again-this time from the dentist!-in this playful addition to an ever-charming series."Open, please," said Dr. Knoll.Vera opened her mouth again. Suddenly she saw a whirring machine on a long handle coming closer and closer. It sputtered pink flecks.Vera shut her mouth tightly.When Vera goes to the dentist for a checkup, she wears her favorite cowgirl skirt since it always makes her feel brave. But not even her special skirt prepares her for the whir of the tooth-cleaning machine, and Vera's off and running before Dr. Knoll knows what's happened!A trip to the dentist can often be scary for young children. With charm and subtlety, Vera Rosenberry takes the fear out of this new experience and proves that a little reassurance goes a long way.

Tomorrow was Vera's first day of school. She was big at last.Vera has looked forward to her first day of school for as long as she can remember. Finally the day arrives, and Vera is bursting with excitement. But when she sees the older children in the playground, she suddenly gets frightened and stays behind. Before she knows it, the bell has rung and the giant green doors of the school have closed. Now Vera is late. What will she do?The first day of school can be both thrilling and scary. With charm and gentle humor, Vera Rosenberry explores all the different feelings associated with this important milestone.

Vera is finally big enough to go trick-or-treating after dark, and this year she is dressed as a mummy! When one of her tissue bandages unravels, she stops to fix it only to discover that her family accidentally left her behind. As Vera searches for them, it starts to rain. How will she keep her bandages from falling apart? How will she find her way home? Getting separated from loved ones can be a scary experience for children. In her reassuring way, Vera Rosenberry evokes the atmosphere of a spooky yet magical Halloween, and the comfort that comes when reuniting with loved ones.

When Vera gets the chicken pox, her mom puts her in the spare bedroom and brings in the Kitty--the big, soft pillow with arms. It's lonely and dark in the spare room, and the wallpaper looks like it's making scary faces at Vera. Try as she might, Vera can't sleep. All she can do is scratch her spots.But being sick has its rewards. Her mother reads her picture books, her father sings her lullabies, and her sister treats her to checker games. It's not long before Vera feels like her old self again.Any child who has experienced the woes of being sick will find sweetness and humor in this charming story about one brave little girl.

Join Vera on her first day at a new school--jitters and all! When Vera's family moves to a new home, Vera must change schools. On the first morning, Vera has butterflies in her tummy--it's hard to fit in, and Vera misses her old school and friends. But that afternoon a special guest visits--Jungle Larry and his wild animals--and Vera has an unforgettable experience that leads to a new friendship.Going to a new school can be a challenge for children. In her signature style, Vera Rosenberry shares her reassuring insights.

"After a little while, Vera began to feel hungry. She could tell it was dinner time by the way the sun looked in the sky. She wondered if her family was missing her now. After making straight As on her first report card, proud little Vera hurries all the way home from school to show her family. But when she gets there, everyone seems too busy to notice her good grades. Feeling sad and a bit angry, Vera packs some socks and underpants in a big red handkerchief and runs away. But later, when she returns home, Vera discovers how much everyone had worried about her." In this reassuring story, Vera realizes just how special she is and, most importantly, that "when you do well, you are doing well for yourself.

It's Halloween and five monsters are brewing a savory Halloween stew. Each monster adds something special to the mixture-a juicy frog, a bat, a hairy spider. But when the littlest monster gets too curious and tips over the pot, the stew runs away! Little Moe is inconsolable (and very hungry) until a knock on the door brings an unexpected guest -and a big Halloween surprise.

Vera heard the baby crying as they passed her bedroom window. How could anyone like that loud, smelly thing?Where can Vera find some peace and quiet with a new baby in the house?Now that Vera's baby sister, Ruthie, has arrived, Vera feels there's no place left in the house for her. The baby is loud and smelly, and she fills up every room. Vera wants nothing to do with Ruthie. When Grandpa comes up with a plan to make a special bean tent for Vera out in the yard, Vera is all for it. Of course, as beans and vines grow, so, too, do babies-and who knows where that might lead?In her signature style, Vera Rosenberry explores another pivotal childhood experience in this honest and funny story.

A comforting story about one brave little girl."Vera was sick.She had spots all over her body, even between her toes and inside her ears. The doctor said she must stay in bed."Vera is sick. Mother puts her in the spare room and rubs lotion on all her spots. She brings in Vera's favorite pillow and tells her to try and sleep. But the sickroom is lonely and kind of scary. The wallpaper looks like it's making funny faces at Vera, and try as she might, she can't fall asleep. All Vera can do is scratch her spots.Any child who has shared the woes of being sick will find comfort and humor in this tender story about one brave little girl.