Martin Waddell
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Fiction

Alice the Artist. Pictures by Jonathan Langley. 1st American ed. New York: Dutton, 1988.
After trying to please her friends by including their suggestions in her picture, Alice decides that it is best to paint it her way.

Amy Said. Illustrated by Charlotte Voake. 1st U.S. ed. Boston: Little, Brown, 1990.

A young boy and his older sister visit their grandmother and have a wonderful time getting into all sorts of mischief.

Bears Everywhere. Illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain. 1st U.S. ed. Cambridge, Mass.: Shaw's Candlewick Press, 1996.

The Big Big Sea. Illustrated by Jennifer Eachus. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick Press, 1994.

A young girl and her mother take a nighttime walk to the sea, creating beautiful memories of a special experience.

Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 2nd U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

When bedtime comes Little Bear is afraid of the dark, until Big Bear brings him lights and love.

Daisy's Christmas. Pictures by Jonathan Langley. Nashville, TN: Ideals Children's Books, 1990.

Each night, during the week before Christmas, Daisy chooses a different adventure to dream about, and when she awakens, she finds that her bedroom reflects her nighttime adventures.

Farmer Duck. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

When a kind and hardworking duck nearly collapses from overwork, while taking care of a farm because the owner is too lazy to do so, the rest of the animals get together and chase the farmer out of town.

A Frog in the Throat. Illustrated by Trevor Dunton. Littleton, MA: Sundance, 1997.

Book and coloring book

Going West. Pictures by Philippe Dupasquier. 1st American ed. New York: Harper & Row, 1983.

A little girl chronicles the hardships encountered during her family's journey west by wagon train.

Good Job, Little Bear! Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1999.

Little Bear does a good job of climbing rocks, bounding on a tree branch, and crossing a stream, but Big Bear is always there to lend a helping hand when needed.

Grandma's Bill. Illustrated by Jane Johnson. London; New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990.

The Happy Hedgehog Band. Illustrated by Jill Barton. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

Happy hedgehogs with drums inspire the other animals in Dickon Wood to join them in making lively music.

Harriet and the Crocodiles. Illustrated by Mark Burgess. 1st American ed. Boston: Little, Brown, 1984.

At the loss of her pet snail, Harriet, scourge of adults and classmates alike, decides to replace it with a crocodile.

Harriet and the Haunted School. Illustrated by Mark Burgess. Boston: Joy Street Books, 1987; Boston: Atlantic Monthly Press, 1984.

When Harriet hides a circus horse in the closet at school, its nocturnal wanderings start a rumor that the building is haunted.

Harriet and the Robot. Illustrated by Mark Burgess. 1st American ed. Joy Street Books, 1987.

Harriet, who brings TROUBLE wherever she goes, gives her dear friend Anthea a doll for her birthday--a large robot she has made herself and is not quite able to control.

The Hidden House. Illustrated by Angela Barrett. 2nd U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1997; New York: Philomel, 1990.

With the owner gone, three dolls watch as their house becomes hidden by growing plants and trees until a man walks by and discovers the residence.

The Hollyhock Wall. Illustrated by Salley Mavor. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1999.

After Mary makes a garden in an old cooking pot and includes in it a boy fashioned out of clay, she finds herself with him in the garden.

John Joe and the Big Hen. Illustrated by Paul Howard. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1995.

Abandoned by his older brother and sister and frightened by a big hen poking around the barnyard, John Joe hides in a field and must be rescued by the dog.

The kidnapping of Suzie Q. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1996.

Kidnapped by amateur thieves and taken to a remote shed, Suzie Quinn makes a brave effort to escape.

A Kitten Called Moonlight. Illustrated by Christian Birmingham. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 2001.

A little girl and her mother recall how a kitten came into their lives one dark and stormy night.

Let's Go Home, Little Bear. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1993.

When Little Bear is frightened by the noises he hears while walking in the snowy woods, his friend Big Bear reassures him.

A Little Bit British: Being the Diary of an Ulsterman, August 1969. London: Tom Stacey Ltd, 1970. [Adult title]

Little Dracula at the Seashore. Illustrated by Joseph Wright. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

The inhabitants of Castle Dracula enjoy a variety of activities when they spend a day at the seashore.

Little Dracula Goes to School. Illustrated by Joseph Wright. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

Although he his apprehensive about starting school, Little Dracula finds he likes it once he gets there.

Little Dracula's Christmas. London: Walker, 1986; 1st American ed. Puffin, 1986.

The members of a vampire family fail to catch Santa as he makes a delivery of unusual presents.

Little Dracula's First Bite. Illustrated by Joseph Wright. London: Walker, 1986; 1st American ed. Puffin, 1986.

Follows Little Dracula's humorous attempts to follow in his father's footsteps and get his first bite.

Little Frog and the Dog. Illustrated by Trevor Dunton. Littleton, MA: Sundance, 1997.

Little Frog and the Frog Olympics. Illustrated by Trevor Dunton. Littleton, MA: Sundance, 1997.

Little Frog and the Tadpoles. Illustrated by Trevor Dunton. Littleton, MA: Sundance, 1997.

Little Mo. Illustrated by Jill Barton. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1993.

The Big Ones try to help a young polar bear learn how to glide on the ice, but she gets bumped so much that she decides it isn't any fun--until she spends time learning on her own.

Little Obie and the Flood. Illustrated by Elsie Lennox. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

Through hardships and good times, Little Obie, Grandad, Effie, and newly adopted Marty grow to become a real family.

Little Obie and the Kidnap. Illustrated by Elsie Lennox. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1994.

When the old wild woman Mrs. Jumping Joseph adopts two orphans, Little Obie and his family come up with a plan to rescue them.

Mimi and the Dream House. Illustrated by Leo Hartas. Candlewick, 1995.

Mimi and the Picnic. Illustrated by Leo Hartas. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1996.

Mimi's Christmas. Illustrated by Leo Hartas. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1997.

As a mouse family prepares for Christmas, the youngest member asks his big sister for a favor.

My Great Grandpa. Illustrated by Dom Mansell. 1st American ed. Putnam, 1990.

A girl describes her special times with her great-grandfather, who may be slow and weak but still travels to places in his mind where no one else can go.

Night, Night Cuddly Bear. Illustrated by Penny Dale. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 2000.

Before he goes to bed, a young boy asks everyone in his family if anyone has seen his teddy bear.

Once There Were Giants. Illustrated by Penny Dale. 2nd U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1995; New York: Delacorte, 1989.

As a baby girl grows up and becomes and adult, the "giants" in her family seem to grow smaller.

Otley. New York: Stein and Day, 1966.

[Adult title] Comedy spy-thriller

Otley Forever. New York: Stein and Day, 1968. [Adult]

Otley Pursued. New York: Stein and Day, 1967. [Adult]

Otley Victorious. Stein and Day, 1969.[Adult]

Owl Babies. Illustrated by Patrick Benson. Candlewick, 1992.

Three owl babies whose mother has gone out in the night try to stay calm while she is gone.

The Park in the Dark. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. pbk. ed. Candlewick, 1996; 1st U.S. ed. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1989.

After night falls and their owner is asleep, three toy animals decide to go to the park and play.

The Pig in the Pond. Illustrated by Jill Barton. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

An overheated pig who doesn't swim, throws himself into a pond, throwing the farmyard into an uproar.

Rosie's Babies. Illustrated by Penny Dale. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1999.

As her mother gets her baby brother ready for bed, a young girl describes how she takes care of her own babies--stuffed animals.

Sailor Bear. Illustrated by Virginia Austin. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

Lost and lonely, a little bear embarks on a rather perilous sailing venture, but winds up with his heart's desires realized.

Sam Vole and His Brothers. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

A young vole wants to do things all alone, but when he finally gets the chance, something is wrong.

Small Bear Lost. Illustrated by Virginia Austin. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1996.

A girl leaves Small Bear, her teddy bear, on the train, but he manages to find his way home after a number of adventures.

Squeak-a-lot. Illustrated by Virginia Miller. 1st American ed. Greenwillow, 1991.

A mouse's search for someone with whom he can play introduces him to a variety of animal sounds, not all of which suit him very well.

Tango's Baby. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1995.

Even though friends struggle to help him, seventeen-year-old Tango has little hope fo supporting fifteen-year-old Crystal and their baby son.

Tom Rabbit. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 2001.

After spending an enjoyable day on the farm, Sammy and his toy rabbit become separated but happily find each other at bedtime.

The Tough Princess. Illustrated by Patrick Benson. New York: Philomel, 1987.

A spunky princess with a mind of her own resists her parents' plans to ensnare a prince for her and rides forth to adventures of her choosing.

The Toymaker: A Story in Two Parts. Illustrated by Terry Milne. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1992.

Because Mary is too sick to play outside with her friends, her father makes her three dolls who are just like them; years later, as an old woman, Mary rediscovers the dolls and and finds that her father's gifts live on.

We Love Them. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 2nd U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1997; 1st U.S. ed. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1990.

A brother and sister describe how the little rabbit they find in a snowy field becomes great friends with the family dog.

Webster J. Duck. Illustrated by David Parkins. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 2001.

Webster J. Duck turns to several animals when he tries to find his mother.

What Use Is a Moose?. Illustrated by Arthur Robins. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1996.

When Jack's efforts to find a use for the moose he has brought home end in disaster, Jack's mother says the moose has to go--until she realizes that being loved is the best use of all.

When the Teddy Bears Came. Illustrated by Penny Dale. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1995.

When Tom's mother brings home the new baby, so many teddy bears arrive as gifts that there is no room for Tom, but she assures him that there will always be a place for him.

Who Do You Love? Illustrated by Camilla Ashforth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1999.

At bedtime a mother cat and her kitten Holly play the game "Who Do You Love?" and Holly describes everyone she loves and her reasons for doing so.

You and Me, Little Bear. Illustrated by Barbara Firth. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1996.

Little Bear helps Big Bear gather wood, fetch water, and tidy the cave so they can play together.

Yum, Yum, Yummy. Illustrated by John Bendall-Brunello. 1st U.S. ed. Candlewick, 1998.

Greedy Guzzley Bear steals honey from three cubs, but Mummy Bear comes to the rescue.

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Nonfiction

Stories from the Bible: Old Testament Stories. Illustrated by Geoffrey Patterson. 1st American ed. New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1993.
A collection of Bible stories from the Creation to Jonash.

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