Books by Amy Hest

Pete and Lily's lives are upended when their single parents start dating. The girls decide to take matters into their ow

Sadie cherishes her special early-morning walks with her grandfather, enjoying quiet moments and warm treats during thei

Cornie, twelve, grapples with her parents' divorce and a new baby half-sister. With her best friend Megan, she finds a p

Eight-year-old Jamaica receives a special birthday gift: paints. She uses her artistic talent to create a beautiful surp

Baby Duck is unhappy about her new eyeglasses, feeling self-conscious and different. With gentle encouragement from her

Baby Duck desperately wants to join the swim team, but she's scared of the water. With her Grandpa's patient help, she l

Jessie, a young Jewish orphan, leaves her Eastern European village and grandmother for a new life in America. She works

Harry and his 100-year-old friend, Mr. George Baker, share a special bond as they wait for the school bus, both heading

Join Little Chick and her wise Auntie in three heartwarming stories about discovering the world, from carrots to kites t

Henry brings home his new puppy, Charley, on a snowy night, eager to show him his new home. Despite his parents' firm ru

Henry is thrilled for his new puppy, Charley, to meet Grampa, who is visiting on a snowy day. Grampa isn't sure about do

Little Miss Bear dreads sleeping through winter, fearing she'll miss the stars, moon, and her beloved Mother Bear. Her m

Bunny and Dog live on opposite sides of a fence, never speaking. But when a shooting star streaks across the night sky,

Sam the bear goes through his familiar bedtime routine, but something is still missing. He discovers that only his mothe

Billy and Rose are two pig friends who don't always agree, but they always find ways to appreciate their differences and