Browse all books

Books with author Wendy Anderson Halperin

  • Let's Go Home: The Wonderful Things About a House

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2005)
    The Wonderful Things About A House
    R
  • Cobble Street Cousins Complete Collection: In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen; A Little Shopping; Special Gifts; Some Good News; Summer Party; Wedding Flowers

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, July 31, 2018)
    All six books in the Cobble Street Cousins series are now available together in a collectible boxed set!Meet the Cobble Street Cousins: Lily, who wants to be a poet, Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star, and Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door. Right now, though, the cousins are sharing an attic bedroom in their Aunt Lucy’s light blue house on Cobble Street, and happily making plans for the summer. This paperback boxed set includes: In Aunt Lucy’s Kitchen A Little Shopping Special Gifts Some Good News Summer Party Wedding Flowers
    M
  • Peace

    Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Jan. 29, 2013)
    This lavish and lyrical picture book based on the Tao Te Ching ponders the eternal question: How can we bring peace to the world?Radiating tenderness and reflecting the influence of eastern philosophies, a compilation of exquisite illustrations and wisely chosen words reveals the heart of where peace truly must originate: within ourselves. The beautifully intricate artwork, with tiny, precisely rendered details of life across the globe, complements the spare and powerful text that includes quotations from famous peacemakers. And with each reading, you’ll find something else to notice—such as the visual storylines that subtly play out across the pages. Poetic and soothing, Peace is a masterful exploration of the true path to world peace and serves as a perfect springboard to discussions about bullying, conflict resolution, and right actions.
    H
  • Once upon a Company: A True Story

    Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Tells how a seven-year-old boy and his sisters started a wreath-making business which, over the course of six years, grew to include other businesses, marketing, wholesaling, and investing, and netted more than $16,000
    K
  • In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, May 1, 2000)
    Meet The COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door Right now, though, the cousins are sharing an attic bedroom in their Aunt Lucy?s light blue house on Cobble Street, and happily making plans for the summer. A cookie company seems the perfect way to make a little money, but it turns out to be much more -- an opportunity to meet some very special neighbors!
    M
  • Peace

    Wendy Anderson Halperin

    eBook (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Jan. 29, 2013)
    This lavish and lyrical picture book based on the Tao Te Ching ponders the eternal question: How can we bring peace to the world? Includes audio!Radiating tenderness and reflecting the influence of eastern philosophies, a compilation of exquisite illustrations and wisely chosen words reveals the heart of where peace truly must originate: within ourselves. The beautifully intricate artwork, with tiny, precisely rendered details of life across the globe, complements the spare and powerful text that includes quotations from famous peacemakers. And with each reading, you’ll find something else to notice—such as the visual storylines that subtly play out across the pages.Poetic and soothing, this eBook edition of Peace includes audio accompaniment and is a masterful exploration of the true path to world peace and serves as a perfect springboard to discussions about bullying, conflict resolution, and right actions.
  • Wedding Flowers

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, June 1, 2003)
    Ready-for-Chapters Meet the COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door The cousins are back on Cobble Street for Aunt Lucy and Michael's wedding -- and they're going to be bridesmaids! Friends old and new (including a little dog in a red plaid jacket) will be gathering in Aunt Lucy's garden for the ceremony, but first the cousins have to plan special treats for the reception. There's always so much to do on Cobble Street!
    O
  • Let's Go Home: The Wonderful Things About a House

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, May 1, 2002)
    What's the best room in the house? Is it the kitchen with its wonderful aromas and goodies? Or is it the front porch, where guests flock to visit on summer nights? Maybe it's the cozy bedroom, when you are snuggling deep under the covers on winter mornings. With gracious text and enchanting images, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Wendy Anderson Halperin invite readers home -- to remind us why there's no place like it!
    J
  • Some Good News

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, June 1, 2001)
    Meet the Cobble Street Cousins * Lily, who wants to be a poet * * Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star * * Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door * It's spring on Cobble Street, and Lily has a great idea -- the Cobble Street Cousins' own newspaper! Soon the very first edition of The Cobble Street Courier is hot off the presses, with a poem by Lily, Tess's favorite jokes, and Rosie's yummy recipe for shortbread -- even an interview with Aunt Lucy's boyfriend, Michael. Now it's time to deliver the paper to all the cousins' old friends on Cobble Street -- and a couple of new ones!
    L
  • Turn! Turn! Turn!

    Pete Seeger, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Sept. 1, 2003)
    A song, based on Bible verses, which proclaims that there is a season for everything, as well as the original music by Pete Seeger, The Byrds' version of the tune, and notes by Seeger about writing the song.
  • Special Gifts : Ready-for-Chapters

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, Sept. 1, 2000)
    MEET THE COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet. Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star. Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door. It's winter vacation and there's no school for three weeks, but the Cobble Street Cousins aren't worried about being bored. They're learning how to sew from their neighbor Mrs. White. And they're starting to keep a diary about their year living in the wonderful attic room in Aunt Lucy's little blue house. Best of all, there's a Winter Solstice party at Aunt Lucy's boyfriend Michael's apartment, with special presents for everyone.
    M
  • A Little Shopping

    Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin

    Paperback (Aladdin, May 1, 2000)
    Meet The COBBLE STREET COUSINS Lily, who wants to be a poet Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even a little shopping trip can turn into an adventure!
    M