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  • Bibliography:
    10 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    July 2015
  • Latest Book:
    December 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Penny & Jelly

1 - The School Show (Jul-2015)
2 - Slumber Under the Stars (Jun-2016)

Book List in Order: 10 titles



  • This young and funny picture book introduces the soon-to-be star of her school talent show: Penny. Despite her desire to knock everyone's socks off, Penny's having a tough time deciding on what talent she might have. With a little help from her dog, ...



  • In this picture-book companion to Penny & Jelly: The School Show, Penny is invited to a slumber-under-the-stars sleepover! But there's one small detail that derails the dynamic kid-dog duo: no pets allowed. Penny and Jelly have to think quick -- if t...



  • It’s all paws on deck in this hilarious picture book that explores the age-old debate of which four-legged friends are best: cats versus dogs? Officer Katz is looking forward to a nice retirement, complete with all the treats he could want, unti...



  • For Zara's dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with his favorite girl. So when Zara has to go to school, WHOOSH, Moose escapes and rushes to her side. Hello, Moose! Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at school and Moose has to go ...



  • This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other.Lulu’s ears flap in the wind as the rescue truck rolls into the lot. Lulu’s tail thumps -- Everything smells . . . new. Lul...



  • Stunning illustrations and gorgeous haikus lead young readers through the dramatic life cycle of one of America's most beloved wild animals. Pip. Pip. Pip. Poking A hole. Cracking. Cracking. Out Pecks the white owlet. Watch as a pair of g...



  • Be a Tree! is a lyrical, gorgeously illustrated look at the majesty of trees -- and what humans can learn from them.  Stand tall. Stretch your branches to the sun. Be a tree!   We are all like trees: our spines, trunks; our skin, bark; our ...



  • Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald that introduces readers to mindfulness.

    Join a young child and their dog as the...



  • Be as curious as a cat with this irresistible companion to Being a Dog by beloved author Maria Gianferrari and #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald.Join a child and their cat as they embrace their curiosity: wandering, explo...






  • A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.Dear Dogs,Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble.Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile.Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Maria Gianferrari has published 10 books.

Maria Gianferrari does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, To Dogs, with Love, was published in December 2023.

The first book by Maria Gianferrari, The School Show, was published in July 2015.

Yes. Maria Gianferrari has 1 series.