Books by Karla Kuskin

5 books · Ages 3–11

Karla Kuskin writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, humor, family & siblings.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Herbert Hated Being Small
Herbert Hated Being Small
Karla Kuskin
For children who feel too big or too small, this gentle poem celebrates how our perception of ourselves changes dependin
Ages 3–7
Cover of Which Horse is William?
Which Horse is William?
Karla Kuskin
For the curious child who loves observation games, join William as he playfully searches for his horse, spotting many ot
Ages 3–7
Cover of City Dog
City Dog
Karla Kuskin
For any child facing a new or unfamiliar situation, this rhyming tale celebrates the wonder of trying something differen
Ages 4–7
Cover of The Upstairs Cat
The Upstairs Cat
Karla Kuskin
For families observing recurring conflicts, this tale of two warring cats highlights the futility of constant strife and
Ages 5–8
Cover of So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?
So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?
Karla Kuskin
Join an intrepid child as they interview a very clever cat, uncovering the secrets of feline life, from sleeping habits
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
2 books
Herbert Hated Being Small
Which Horse is William?
Ages 4–7
5 books
Herbert Hated Being Small
Which Horse is William?
City Dog
Ages 8–11
2 books
The Upstairs Cat
So, What's It Like to Be a Cat?

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeHumorFamily & SiblingsAnimalsMaking FriendsCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & Social

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