Lois Lenski

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  • Bibliography:
    34 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1936
  • Latest Book:
    October 2021
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Full Series List in Order

Mr. Small

The Little Train (Oct-2002)
Policeman Small (Nov-2006)

Book List in Order: 34 titles

  • Phoebe Fairchild: Her Book

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  • Strawberry Girl

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    When her family moves into the old Roddenberry place in the Florida backwoods, ten-year-old Birdie Boyer looks forward to happy times. Her father says they'll raise sugarcane, oranges, and even a crop of strawberries -- and Birdie can't wait to be a ...

  • Now It's Fall

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    School bells and apples and big ripe pumpkins-all the pleasures of fall come alive in this newly reissued classic by award winner Lois Lenski. First published in 1948, Now It's Fall is a timeless celebration of autumn that will enchant a whole new ge...

  • Indian Captive: the Story of Mary Jemison

    CAPTURED BY THE SENECA Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison took her peaceful days on her family's farm in eastern Pennsylvania for granted. But on a spring day in 1758, something happened that changed her life forever. A band of warriors invaded the house a...

  • Sing a song of people

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  • Little Auto

    Mr. Small has a shiny red auto. On nice days, Mr. Small takes his car out of the garage and goes for a drive. He can drive fast enough to pass a horse and buggy! He runs into trouble when it begins to rain and he gets a flat tire. But he is able to f...

  • The Little Fire Engine

    Mr. Small does it all!

    In this adventure, Fireman Small rushes to battle a fire in town. When the alarm bell rings, Fireman Small suits up and roars down the road in his shiny red fire engine. When he helps extinguish the fire and rescues a yo...

  • Cowboy Small

    Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his frie...

  • The Little Family

    The Little family is composed of Mr. and Mrs. Little and their two children Sally and Tommy Little. Together the Littles share in the routine activities of family life in the early 1930s: they get dressed for the day, they eat breakfast, and enjoy th...



  • Mr. and Mrs. Noah

    Mr. and Mrs. Noah are told to build an ark. Together with their three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—the family gathers two of each animal and saves them from the coming flood. Lois Lenski lends her unique voice and visual style to the class...

  • The Little Train

    Mr. Small

    Mr. Small does it all!

    In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers.

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  • The Little Sailboat

    Mr. Small is a sailor in this maritime adventure! Captain Small and his dog Tinker sail and fish together. When a storm comes, Captain Small heads for the safety of the shore. A comforting, nostalgic story full of information about sailing....

  • The Little Airplane

    Mr. Small is a high-flying pilot in this adventure! Pilot Small prepares for his flight, and then enjoys the bird’s-eye view from above. As fresh today as when it was first published, this fun and informative look at flying is perfect for airplane ...

  • Papa Small

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    In the dedication to her readers, Lois Lenski wrote: “For all the children who asked: ‘Is there a Mama Small and Baby Small?’ Yes, Papa Small has a family. Here they are—with my love. Your friend, Lois Lenski.” C...

  • Spring Is Here

    Laughing, playing, dancing, see the children gay -- Hear them singing, “Spring is here, Spring is here today.” Could there be a more cheerful time of year than spring? Winter is over, birds are singing, flowers are in bloom . . . and it...

  • On a Summer Day

    Play, play, on a summer day. Summer means the outdoors to kids everywhere. The days are long and full of summertime fun such as swimming and afternoon picnics. This classic 1953 picture book is back with bright colors after being out of print for dec...

  • Policeman Small

    Mr. Small

    Policeman Small gets to see a lot of what goes on in town. He's at his post, directing traffic, by six o'clock in the morning. On one busy day, Policeman Small makes sure the town's kids get to school safely. He also helps an ambulance and fire truck...

  • Flood Friday

    Will Sally and her family ever be able to go home? When heavy rains cause the river to flood, Sally, her family, and many of their neighbors have to evacuate their homes. With nothing but the clothes on their backs, they seek shelter at the local ...

  • Houseboat Girl

    What would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out! At first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move...



  • Judy's Journey

    Judy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house? Ten-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the E...

  • Prairie School

    It's the worst blizzard in fifty years! Delores is very ill, but there's no way to get through the snow. How long will she be stranded at school? Out on the South Dakota prairie, the winters are fierce. This storm is the worst one yet: It's below...

  • Texas Tomboy

    The entire ranch is thirsty -- will the rains ever come? Tomboy Charlie loves the ranch and the outdoors, especially now that she has a horse of her own and can ride like a true cowboy. She doesn’t understand why her mother keeps after her to he...

  • I Like Winter

    Sleds and snowman and singing Christmas carols - the joys of wintertime are celebrated in this beautiful new edition of the 1950 classic by award winner Lois Lenski. Rhyming text and simple illustrations that have been gently recolored make this fest...

  • Bayou Suzette

    A Cajun girl tries to keep her family together on the Louisiana bayou It’s been almost 2 years since Suzette’s father caught 2 bullets in his back. Since then, he’s been bed-ridden, too sick to hunt or fish or do any of the things a bayou man m...

  • Blue Ridge Billy

    A young boy dreams of music and sunshine in the Great Smoky Mountains As far as Billy is concerned, there’s no sight more beautiful than the sun setting over the Blue Ridge Mountains. When the day is done, he sneaks away from his work to watch the ...

  • Boom Town Boy

    A boy and his grandpa hope to strike oil in drought-ridden Oklahoma  It’s hot in Oklahoma. There’s no wind, the wells are dry, and the ground is dead. Orvie’s family is doing everything they can to keep their farm going. If they miss a pay...

  • Corn-Farm Boy

    An Iowa farm boy longs to quit school and join his dad working the land Dick comes home from school early and tells his mother he was sent home with a stomachache. She puts him to bed and tells him to get some sleep, but Dick can’t shut his eyes fo...

  • Mama Hattie's Girl

    A young African American girl moves from the South to the North and finds that family is the same wherever you go Nobody can climb a tree as fast as Lula Bell. Although her mother tells her to be ladylike, Lula Bell prefers fishing and climbing and s...

  • San Francisco Boy

    A Chinese boy struggles to adapt to life in the big city In Chinatown, the streets are crowded and the air is filled with delicious smells. Felix Fong and his family just moved to San Francisco from a town in the countryside, and they have never seen...



  • To Be a Logger

    A young boy growing up in the Oregon wilderness dreams of becoming a logger Little Joe has been sawing trees since he was 5 years old. A child of the Oregon hills, he spends his days scampering through the forest around his family’s cabin. Ever sin...

  • American Journeys Volume One

    From a Newbery Award"winning author: Seven beloved classics that beautifully capture growing up and overcoming challenges across America. In her Newbery Honor Book, Indian Captive, and her Regional America series, six of which are collected here, a...

  • American Journeys Volume Two

    From a Newbery Award"winning author: These seven beloved classics beautifully capture growing up and overcoming challenges across America.   In her Regional America series, author and illustrator Lois Lenski presents realistic portrayals of un...

  • The Little Farm

    This simplified board book version of Lois Lenski's classic farm story is perfect for toddlers loving their farm animal books!

         Spend a day on the farm with Farmer Small in this classic story--now available as a board book! Children w...

  • Coal Camp Girl

    The sharp blast of the mine whistle echoed through the valley, sending nine-year-old Tina Wilson on flying feet down to greet her father as he returned from his day's work at the coal mine. It was a custom for every father to have a treat in his buck...

Award-Winning Books by Lois Lenski

Strawberry Girl
1946 Newbery Medal -- Children's


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lois Lenski has published 34 books.

Lois Lenski does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Coal Camp Girl, was published in October 2021.

The first book by Lois Lenski, Phoebe Fairchild: Her Book, was published in January 1936.

Yes. Lois Lenski has 1 series.
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