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  • Bibliography:
    24 Books
  • First Book:
    July 1945
  • Latest Book:
    September 2024
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Book List in Order: 24 titles







  • In this delightful sequel to ""Harvey Hare, Postman Extraordinaire"", Harvey Hare is delivering invitations to his birthday party along with the daily mail. His friends are all pleased and wish him a happy day, but everyone is ""so"" busy--will they ...



  • To show their appreciation for the reliability and hard work of their postman Harvey Hare, the other animals plan to give him a perfect present, in a whimsical story of friendship and hard work rewarded. Reprint. AB. PW. SLJ. ...



  • When Jonah refuses his Lord's request to spread the Word to the people in the corrupt city of Nineveh, he heads for the high seas where he is swept overboard by a storm and swallowed by a whale, in an adventurous tale about disobedience, punishment, ...



  • Is it better to be poor and happy or rich and careworn? In this charming fable by La Fontaine, adapted by Bernadette Watts, a cheerful shoemaker finds his own answer to this question when his wealthy neighbor tempts him with unimaginable riches....



  • Once upon a time, deep in the middle of a forest, stood an old castle. An ancient witch lived in the castle, and she had powerful magic. She cast a spell on any young man who came within one hundred steps of the castle -- freezing him to the spot so ...



  • The smallest snowflake longs for a home, and while her snowflake friends journey to far off destinations she finds her place in life, too, as the inspiration for an artist. When Spring finally comes the smallest snowflake knows that she has fulfilled...






  • Bernadette Watts' stunning and richly detailed illustrations make this a retelling of The Three Little Pigs a keeper!  In addition to the adorable pigs and expressive big bad wolf, Watt's adds a bevy of endearing animals that befriend the little ...



  • While Isobel is playing with her best friend’s beautiful store-bought Doll’s House, she becomes intrigued by one of her friend’s toys -- a small golden plate. But when Isobel takes the golden plate home without asking for permission, she gets m...



  • Katy sets out in the snow to visit the new baby born in the innkeeper's stable. She is bringing gifts: a loaf of bread, her cat Sasha and, most importantly, her favorite toy -- a wooden bird whistle.

    But Sasha doesn't want to play in the co...



  • Peter wants to get his mother the perfect gift for her birthday. His sisters paint a picture and bake a cake―but they won't let Peter join in. Instead, he dreams of giving his mother the most beautiful tree in the world. Granddad promises to help, ...



  • Thirty-eight timeless tales illustrated by the inimitable Bernadette Watts Bernadette Watts has been writing and illustrating since the 1960 s. For the first time this book brings together her take on beloved classics from the Brothers Grimm, Hans Ch...



  • A classic reenvisioned and retold by Bernadette Watts -- one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! When Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of t...



  • This beautiful edition of the classic tale is re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts -- one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply as Bernadette.When a young girl sets out...



  • This beautiful story about sharing is a joy to read at Christmas or anytime throughout the year!Re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts -- one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, this story is...



  • The story that was the inspiration for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and more recently, Frozen by Disney is re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts -- one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved...



  • This classic Christmas story about a shy boy who plays his trusted drum for the newborn king will charm children and parents alike. A brand new story from Bernadette Watts, never before published....






  • There was once a young girl whose only possessions were the clothes on her back and a piece of bread some kind soul had given to her. But even these few things meant much to others less fortunate than herself; and in selfless love, the girl gave awa...



  • A classic retold by Bernadette Watts -- one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists. Now available in paperbackWhen Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in f...



  • Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes! Originally published in 1969, this original Bernadette Watts story is now back in print with brand new, radiant illustrations. Hans Millermann is lonely and longs for the company of a friend. The little gree...



  • A story of friendship and faith.Varenka lives contently in her cottage in the woods, until passersby warn her that war has broken out. Pack up a bundle and come along with us. But Varenka can’t leave. Who will care for the children who wander...



  • Inspired by a famous story of Franz Kafka, European artist Bernadette Watts reimagines the legend of this literary figure and the letters he writes to comfort a young girl who has lost her doll. Nothing is lost if it remains alive in our hearts!While...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Bernadette Watts has published 24 books.

The next book by Bernadette Watts, Wish You Were Here, will be published in September 2024.

The first book by Bernadette Watts, Tattercoats, was published in July 1945.

No. Bernadette Watts does not write books in series.