Charles Ghigna

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  • Bibliography:
    51 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    December 1989
  • Latest Book:
    July 2024
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Full Series List in Order

My Little Planet

1 - Little Seeds (Jan-2012)
2 - We Need Water (Jan-2012)
3 - Pick Up the Park (Jan-2012)
4 - Recycling Is Fun (Jan-2012)

Tiny Tales

1 - Cuddle Bunny (Aug-2015)
2 - Lucy Goose (Aug-2015)
3 - Adeline Porcupine (Aug-2015)
4 - Bobby Bear (Aug-2015)

Book List in Order: 51 titles

  • Returning to Earth

  • Good Cats, Bad Cats

  • Good Dogs, Bad Dogs

  • Riddle Rhymes

  • Mice Are Nice

    Step Into Reading: Level 2

    These are just three of the reasons why mice are nice. It is indisputable that mice make the best pets of all. The other pets in Babette's pet store will drop feathers everywhere, growl, hide inside their shells, chew your favorite socks, and maybe e...

  • See the Yak Yak

    Step Into Reading: Level 1

    Have you ever seen a fly fly, or a duck duck? You will have when you read this book! In See the Yak Yak, comical illustrations help beginning readers decode the simple text and decipher the riddle rhymes while they learn about homonyms, words that so...

  • Christmas is Coming!

    Thoughts of Christmas become joyful poems in this celebration of the holiday season. 27 poems illustrate the anticipation, delight, and warmth of Christmas-time. These charming verses will wrap readers up in the exhilaration of decorating the house i...

  • The Alphabet Parade

    Iguanas, pandas, tigers too! Its a letter parade just for you!...

  • Halloween Night

    This collection of 21 silly, funny, just slightly scary poems about witches, monsters, pumpkins, gargoyles, and trick-or-treating will elicit delighted giggles from children aged 4 to 8 who are just beginning to discover the traditions and lore of Ha...



  • If You Were My Valentine

  • Oh My, Pumpkin Pie!

    Step Into Reading: Level 2

    Read about all kinds of pumpkins in this silly story, perfect for the fall season!

    Autumn in the pumpkin patch, no two pumpkins ever match!
    Some are big and win a prize, some wind up in pumpkin pies!

    Visit the pumpkin patch for so...

  • Snow Wonder

    Step Into Reading: Level 2

    WHEN TWO CHILDREN wake up to find that it has snowed, they spend the day riding sleds, building snowmen, making snow angels, skating a figure eight, and even taking a break to make gingerbread cookies with grandma. It’s a day filled with wonderful ...

  • I See Fall

  • I See Spring

    Celebrate the season of spring with raindrops, robins, bluebells, and butterflies! In Charles Ghigna''s I See Spring, colorful illustrations are matched with rhyming, easy-to-read text that explores rain falling, flowers blooming, and other springtim...

  • I See Summer

    Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count. Hidden numbers on every page give readers an opportunity to search and learn....

  • I See Winter

  • Little Seeds

    My Little Planet - 1

    In this poem, children discover that planting seeds is an exciting adventure that is good for the Earth, too! ...

  • Pick Up the Park

    My Little Planet - 3

    In this delightful poem, children learn to do their part and help keep the park clean. ...

  • Recycling Is Fun

    My Little Planet - 4

    Children learn that sorting recycling and giving new life to old things is not only good for the environment. It is a whole lot of fun, too! ...



  • We Need Water

    My Little Planet - 2

    A fun poem that explores the wonderful world of water, reminding readers that it is important to keep water clean. ...

  • One Hundred Shoes

    Centipede has one hundred feet. One hundred feet means one hundred shoes. How in the world does Centipede choose shoes? This Math Reader clearly demonstrates the concepts of pairs and multiple sets, all in simple, rollicking, rhythmic text and with b...

  • The Wonders of the Color Wheel

    Colors shine all around you! Mixing colors makes a new hue....

  • Shapes Are Everywhere!

    A circle, a triangle, an oval, a square, shapes are found everywhere! ...

  • Numbers at the Park

    Children swing and dance and play. Lets count them at the park today!...

  • Adeline Porcupine

    Tiny Tales - 3

    Although Adeline Porcupine looks prickly on the outside, she is one of the most loveable characters around. She loves spending time with her friends. In fact, it's her favorite thing to do. From going to magic shows to playing games, Adeline makes ev...

  • Bobby Bear

    Tiny Tales - 4

    Bobby Bear is one active cub! He loves spending time outside. Picnics at the lake, trips to the park, and camping are just a few of his favorite activities. Follow Bobby Bear on his many adventures in this energetic collection of stories. ...

  • Cuddle Bunny

    Tiny Tales - 1

    What kind of name is Cuddle? Well, it's the perfect name for a kind, caring, and adorable little bunny! Cuddle Bunny enjoys all of life adventures. From learning to love herself to reading to her friends, Cuddle will melt your heart in this collectio...

  • Lucy Goose

    Tiny Tales - 2

    Lucy Goose and her sidekick duckling love life in the barnyard. There is always so much to do, and Lucy takes full advantage of all the fun in this collection of sweet stories. From making a barnyard band to playing hide-and-seek, Lucy stays busy and...

  • A Carnival of Cats

    There’s a purrrfect little carnival coming to town, filled with adorable cats of all different kinds! In this hint-and-reveal board book, babies, toddlers and cat-lovers alike will enjoy discovering (and guessing) what breed of cat is hiding on the...



  • Kitty Goes

  • A Parade of Puppies

    In this follow-up to "A Carnival of Cats," babies, toddlers and dog-lovers alike will enjoy discovering and guessing what breed of puppy is hiding on the next page. With playful rhyming text from award-winning author Charles Ghigna, and beautiful ill...

  • Little Bee, Little Bee, Noisy as Can Be!

    Insects can be noisy, but they do many amazing things! Which insects fly? Which insects buzz? Children interact with insects in this original rhyme set to music. Come along on a nature walk! Each title in the Father Goose: Animal Rhymes series is ali...

  • Little Cow, Little Cow, Noisy as Can Be!

    The barnyard can be a noisy place! What sounds do you hear? Children interact with the animals in this original rhyme set to music. Come along on a trip to a farm! Each title in the Father Goose: Animal Rhymes series is aligned with Early Learning Sc...

  • Little Lion, Little Lion, Noisy as Can Be!

    Roar! Crunch! Splash! The animals in the zoo can be noisy! Children take a field trip to the zoo in this original rhyme set to music. Who will you meet at the zoo? Each title in the Father Goose: Animal Rhymes series is aligned with Early Learning Sc...

  • Little Puppy, Little Puppy, Noisy as Can Be!

    Pets can be noisy! They bark, squeal, and squeak. What kinds of sounds do you hear? Children interact with pets in this original rhyme set to music. Which pet will you pick? Each title in the Father Goose: Animal Rhymes series is aligned with Early L...

  • Little Seal, Little Seal, Noisy as Can Be!

    Whoosh! Splash! Clap! Animals at the aquarium can be noisy as they move through the water and over the sand. Children interact with sea life at an aquarium in this original rhyme set to music. Let’s go to the beach! Each title in the Father Goose: ...

  • Little Squirrel, Little Squirrel, Noisy as Can Be!

    The forest can be a noisy place! What sounds do you hear? Children interact with animals at a nature preserve in this original rhyme set to music. Let’s explore at the nature preserve! Each title in the Father Goose: Animal Rhymes series is aligned...

  • Count by 10 to 100

    Children practice counting by ten in this interactive book paired with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic music. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access....

  • Even Numbers

    Even numbers are featured in this winter-themed counting song paired with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic music. This book comes with online music access....



  • Making 10

  • Odd Numbers

    Odd numbers are featured in this winter-themed counting song paired with beautiful illustrations and rhythmic music. This hardcover book comes with a CD and online music access....

  • Winter Math

    So many things happen in winter, and math is a perfect way to enjoy them! Adding, subtracting, odds, evens, and more--the engaging art in this series showcases the visual version of the math, while the lyrical text and original music help readers rem...

  • First Times

    Experience the adorable first adventures of childhood with this picture book from bestselling author Charles Ghigna and celebrated illustrator Lori Joy Smith. From the first slip down a slide to the first time picking out a book to read, this rollick...

  • A Carnival of Cats Read-Along

    There’s a purrrfect little carnival coming to town, filled with adorable cats of all different kinds!In this hint-and-reveal board book, babies, toddlers and cat-lovers alike will enjoy discovering (and guessing) what breed of cat is hiding on the ...

  • Who Can Read-Along

    Tongue-twisty teasers lead the reader through a miscellany of animals in this brilliantly illustrated hint-and-reveal book. Careful clues invite the child to guess what's coming next, and rhythm and repetition invite early readers to try out this lit...

  • Who Can?

    Tongue-twisty teasers lead the reader through a miscellany of animals in this brilliantly illustrated hint-and-reveal book. Careful clues invite the child to guess what's coming next, and rhythm and repetition invite early readers to try out this lit...

  • The Night the Forest Came to Town

    From dusk to dawn a forest creeps into a town where the grown-ups are too distracted to notice. But the children do. They see greenery take root in the lifeless cracks of dull sidewalks. They see an eagle build her nest atop a forgotten fountain and ...

  • Dear Poet

  • Love Is Everything

    A sweet soothing reminder to see and feel all the love that surrounds you. Music, silence, mountains, summer. Love is everywhere! This quiet, reassuring anthem reminds children that the world is full of love, kindness, and beauty. All you have to ...



  • Little Hearts

  • The Magic Box

    Emerging readers learn all about opposites with an adorable panda in this picture book from award-winning children’s author Charles Ghigna—Father Goose®—and illustrator Jacqueline East. Pandora the panda goes on a journey of im...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Charles Ghigna has published 51 books.

The next book by Charles Ghigna, The Magic Box, will be published in July 2024.

The first book by Charles Ghigna, Returning to Earth, was published in December 1989.

Yes. Charles Ghigna has 2 series.
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