Anita Bijsterbosch

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  • Bibliography:
    27 Books
  • First Book:
    April 2014
  • Latest Book:
    August 2024
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Book List in Order: 27 titles

  • Whose Hat Is That?

    Oppenheim Toy Portfolio’s Gold Seal Award Winner for Best Book!

    Whoosh! The wind blows a hat up in the air. Does the hat belong to the cat? Or to the rooster? Maybe it belongs to the snake or the cow? Or the peacock, the horse or the p...

  • Chameleon Sees Colors

    “ Fun to read with little ones just learning colors” " Open Shut Them, Washington Centerville Library blog

    Chameleon thinks the world is black and white. It’s only when he looks carefully that he notices the world is filled with c...

  • Papa Seahorse's Search

    “ Repeating counting language helps drive home the concept, and the bold colors and chunky shapes of Bijsterbosch’s artwork make a strong visual impact.” " Publishers Weekly

    Papa Seahorse has lost one of his baby seahorses. He lo...

  • Who Will Dance with Little Mouse?

    “An engaging read-aloud, perfect for storytimes to get kids moving around.” " School Library Journal

    Little Mouse loves to dance! And… dancing is even more fun with friends. But Frog wants to swim and Puppy wants to run. Is there...

  • I'll Be a Cowboy

    From bestselling, award-winning author Anita Bijsterbosch!

    There’s a party at school tomorrow, and all the children get to dress up. Sammy isn‘t sure which costume to wear. He could go as a cowboy, a pirate, a knight, or…?

    ...

  • Does Giraffe Eat Alone?

    From bestselling, award-winning author Anita Bijsterbosch!

    Does little giraffe eat by himself? Of course not! Mommy giraffe is nearby. They are eating together. All animals in this book are busy. But are they alone? Take a look!

    ...

  • Does Mouse Squeak Alone?

    From bestselling, award-winning author Anita Bijsterbosch!

    Does mouse squeak all alone? Oh no, his little brothers and sisters are there too. They all squeak together. A lot of animals in this book make sounds. But are they alone? Take a...

  • Everybody Is Yawning

    Bestselling children's book and winner of Kirkus Best Book!

    It’s time for bed! The kitten yawns. Look. I think it is tired. All the little animals yawn. And the little kid? Does the little kid yawn too? You’ll find out as you lift-the-flaps in...

  • Do You See My Tail?

    Guess who I am! The forest animals in this book only show their tails at first. Bushy tails, teeny tiny tails, round tails … Do you know which animal is hiding behind the flap? And where the baby animals live? Find out!...



  • When I Grow Up

    "Bijsterbosch's crisp writing and colorful pictures appeal to children. This book includes sturdy lift-the-flap pages.. A solid choice for a toddler storytime." - School Library Journal

    The young wild animals in this book are dreaming about ...

  • Sammy in the Spring

    A spring celebration from bestselling author-illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch!

    Spring has come. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping.
    Sammy and Hob are looking forward to a nice day.
    They are going to play outside.

    A book wit...

  • My Bed

    "Must Read Spring Picture Books. Kids will enjoy lifting the pages to see the animals in their unique beds." - Melissa Taylor, Imagination Soup

    It’s Late. Everyone is tired. “Time to go to bed!” Reindeer says. But which bed belongs to Reinde...

  • Sammy in the Fall

    Featured in Brianne Manz' (Stroller in the City) "8 New Children's Books for September"

    It’s fall. Sammy and his little horse, Hob, have a busy day picking apples, raking leaves, collecting nuts, and playing outside. Welcome Fall!

    A book wit...

  • Sammy in the Summer

    From bestselling author-illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch!It''s summer. Sammy and Hob are going to have a fun-filled day under the sun. A book with half pages that hide and reveal how Sammy and his little horse Hob discover summer. For toddlers ages 30 ...

  • What a Nice Car!

    “The accessible text, eye-catching visuals, and underlying positive message make for an entertaining read for young ones.” - Booklist

    Mouse found a car on the side of the road.Who does it belong to? Mouse is joined by many animalfriends ...

  • Hide and Seek, Little Chameleon

    From Kirkus Best Book of the Year author Anita Bijsterbosch!

    Little Chameleon loves to play hide-and-seek. He knows a few special hiding tricks. Will you help look for Little Chameleon?

    A cheerful seek-and-find book filled with colors,...

  • Sammy in the Winter

    Yippee! It’s snowing. Sammy and Hob are going to play outside. They will have lots of fun together.

    A book with half pages that hide and reveal how Sammy and his little horse Hob enjoy winter. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a foc...

  • Pippa Will You Sail With Me?

    With Clavis Music we embrace the power of reading and the power of listening. We explore a new world: that of books and the music. Will you explore it with us?

    PIPPA the puffin is going sailing.Maybe a friend wants to sail along . . .Pippa a...

  • Animals at Play

    What animals live in the jungle?And what animals live in the ocean?How about the farm?And the garden?

    A cute book with flaps about animals playing together.For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

    ...



  • Good Morning, Farm

    Time to wake up at the farm. The rooster wakes up the dog. And the dog wakes up the sheep. But who will wake up the cat? And on every page a little mouse is hiding. Can you find it? A colorful search-and-guess book about animals and waking up. For ...

  • What Do You See? A Book Full of Words and Pictures

    This board book will be a useful addition to little readers' shelves. - Kirkus Reviews Look around you . . . What do you see? At home, in your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room? What do you see outside, in the garden? What animals and vehi...

  • Summer Fun

    An interactive picture book full of summer fun! For sunny kids ages 3 years and up. Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing outside! The sun is shining, and it’s nice and warm. They want to go fly a kite, but there isn’t enough wind. C...

  • Watch Me Grow

    A colorful introduction to the nature around us. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.A little caterpillar looks around. He sees a larva transforming into a ladybug. And a pupa suddenly becomes a bumbleb...

  • Winter Fun

    An interactive picture book loaded with winter fun! For snow-loving children ages 3 years and up.Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing in the snow. They want to make a snowman on top of a hill. But . . . a snowball as big as that is quite heavy. W...

  • Spring Fun

    Spring is finally here! Time to go outside and play with your friends!Join Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl as they get ready to see animals, take a hot-air balloon ride and have an amazing day! But, wait. They need your help. Get ready to shake, shake, ...

  • Bath Time for Everyone

    A surprising book about baths and washes. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's daily life. It's bath time! Kitty is a bit dirty. After Kitty, all the other animals also take a bath one by one, each in their own way. And Geo...

  • Fall Fun

    An interactive picture book full of fall fun! For children ages 3 years and up.Fox, Mouse, Raccoon, and Owl are playing outside on a beautiful fall day. The sun is shining, and the apple tree is full of apples. They want to pick a few apples, but the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anita Bijsterbosch has published 27 books.

The next book by Anita Bijsterbosch, Bath Time for Everyone, will be published in August 2024.

The first book by Anita Bijsterbosch, Whose Hat Is That?, was published in April 2014.

No. Anita Bijsterbosch does not write books in series.
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