Books by Helen Ketteman

Helen Ketteman writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, love & family, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books

The Christmas Blizzard

Helen Ketteman

Old Maynard Jenkins recounts the most extraordinary Christmas blizzard in Lizzard, Indiana, where it snowed for two week

Ages 4–11

Bubba the Cowboy Prince

Helen Ketteman

Yee-haw! This fractured fairy tale reimagines Cinderella in the Wild West, where a kind cowboy named Bubba faces a wicke

Ages 4–11

I Remember Papa

Helen Ketteman

This sweet story is for families cherishing quiet moments and the simple joys of a child's dream realized through a spec

Ages 6–9

Armadillo Tattletale

Helen Ketteman

Armadillo loves to eavesdrop and misreport what he hears, much to the other animals' annoyance. They must find a way to

Ages 4–8

Mama's Way

Helen Ketteman

When winter brings lean times, a clever Mama mouse shows her family how ingenuity and teamwork can solve even the bigges

Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

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