Books by Else Holmelund Minarik

Else Holmelund Minarik writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of animals, love & family, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Percy and the Five Houses

Else Holmelund Minarik

Percy the beaver tries out five different homes from a club, only to realize that his own cozy beaver lodge is the best

Ages 4–11

The Little Girl and the Dragon

Else Holmelund Minarik

For a child who enjoys imaginative play, this delightful story captures the whimsical chaos of a storybook dragon coming

Ages 5–7

Am I Beautiful?

Else Holmelund Minarik

For any child who questions their uniqueness or feels a need to compare themselves, this gentle story encourages self-ac

Ages 3–5

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

1 books

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