Books by Else Holmelund Minarik

3 books · Ages 3–11

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

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Percy and the Five Houses
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

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Am I Beautiful?
Ages 4–7
3 books
Percy and the Five Houses
The Little Girl and the Dragon
Am I Beautiful?
Ages 8–11
1 books
Percy and the Five Houses

Common Themes

AnimalsLove & FamilyLoneliness & BelongingCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityBeing DifferentJoy & GratitudeGrowing Up

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