Alice Schertle Books in Order

Jack is sure there is a gorilla hiding in the hall, and the fear feels very real to him. The story turns a child's worry into something manageable, and even a little funny.

When an old gray horse wanders into the yard, Cathy and her friends help track down his owner and care for him. Later, they have to bring Hank back after he escapes again.

When the club's mascot has puppies in mean Mr. Meeker's tool shed, Cathy and her friends have to find a way to get them back. It is a small scale rescue with real kid urgency.

A dare puts Cathy and Company in a tricky spot and tests how brave they really feel. The tension stays light, with friendship and problem solving at the center.

Mysterious notes signed by the Green Ghost send Cathy and Company into a neighborhood scare. The club has to decide what is real, what is a trick, and who is behind it.

Cathy and her clubhouse friends are annoyed when a curious new neighbor keeps spying on them. Soon the mystery flips, and the children become the ones doing the investigating.

Cathy and her friends have to deal with Bumper, a bully who rattles their clubhouse world. Teamwork and nerve matter more than size in this early chapter book.

A cranky king cannot find a pair of shoes that does not hurt his feet. Then a clever fool comes along with a trick that solves the problem.

After quarreling with his messy skeleton roommate, Hob Goblin decides he wants a human servant instead. A Halloween trip to town teaches him that friendship is better than getting his own way.

A boy settles into the private world of his treehouse, where he can watch, imagine, and be on his own for a while. The story catches the freedom and pride of a favorite hiding place.

Bim Dooley decides it is time to make a big move, and what follows is a child-sized adventure full of nerves and determination. The stakes are small in scale, but feel very real.

Hattie marches her toys through the house, counting each one on the way to bed. But every stuffed friend seems to have a reason it belongs tucked in right beside her.

A simple, rhythmic picture book that celebrates all the things two busy feet can do. It is built for very young listeners, with repetition, movement, and everyday toddler energy.

Andy's cat Olive loves hide-and-seek, and finding her is half the fun. Readers can spot the mischievous cat in the pictures before Andy finally does.

Bill loves to dance, even when other people wish he would stop. On Halloween he follows strange music underground, where dancing becomes the very thing that helps him outwit the goblins.

Jeremy is excited for his class St. Patrick's Day party, until he realizes he forgot to wear green. The problem feels huge to him, but help comes from an unexpected adult friend.

A gentle story about a small wanderer named Gus and the worried search that follows. Schertle keeps the suspense mild and focused on the feelings that ripple through a family when someone strays.

William and Grandpa spend a visit sharing simple pleasures like stargazing, hot chocolate, and old stories. The book is a quiet, affectionate picture of closeness across generations.

Imogene lets her imagination run straight into one alarming what-if after another. Her parents answer each fear with calm reassurance, turning worry into something manageable.

Johnny is too small to help much on the farm, so he plants his own pumpkin and makes a scarecrow named Hazel. Then autumn brings a touch of harvest moon magic.

A hard rain sweeps Little Frog far from his pond, and the places he stops do not feel like home. Only when a kind boy helps him back does his song return.

A collection of cow poems that can be funny, tender, and slyly thoughtful all at once. Schertle turns a barnyard subject into a lively playground for sound and rhythm.

These animal poems shift point of view in clever, surprising ways. The title poem offers a frog urgent advice about escaping a crane, while other pieces look closely at the natural world.

Hetty is finally trusted to walk down the road to buy a dozen eggs by herself. Getting home without cracking them proves harder than she expected, and much more important.

This warm picture book follows Maisie from babyhood to old age, tracing a whole life shaped by family, work, love, and letting go. It is intimate without feeling small.

This poetry collection lingers over memory, the natural world, and the small things people hold onto. It shows Schertle's gift for finding music and meaning in ordinary moments.

A girl sits in a barn trying to write poems, and the world around her slowly feeds her imagination. These poems celebrate close looking, unexpected comparisons, and the hard, happy work of making art.

A mix of poems and haiku looks at cats from sly, funny, and sometimes mysterious angles. Schertle captures feline pride, mischief, grace, and trouble in a few sharp lines at a time.

Beginning with a single snowflake, this rhyming story grows into a giant snowman built by a crowd of children. It is a joyful winter book about making something big together.

A cozy collection of poems follows teddy bears through playtime, comfort, and bedtime. The rhymes are made for reading aloud and feel both gentle and lively.

A light spooky picture book that turns a closet skeleton into more fun than fright. It plays with Halloween nerves while keeping the mood safe for younger readers.

A sleepless baby heads out into the night with Daddy for a moonlit walk. Along the way, the quiet world fills with animals, soft sounds, and the comfort of being carried close.

A counting rhyme sends a mother elephant and her child through a day of playful adventures. The pattern is familiar, but the trip feels big, warm, and full of affection.

Starting with one grain of sand, this rhyming picture book builds a whole beach day piece by piece. Sun, snacks, toys, birds, waves, and children all join the fun.

A boy and his one-eared stuffed bear turn everyday play into pirate battles, cowboy rescues, and other grand adventures. The story slips easily between the bedroom floor and the world of imagination.

A shaggy bear romps through the seasons, splashing, scratching, eating, and wandering with cheerful energy. Only his cold, bare nose finally sends him off to winter sleep.

This picture book poem traces a broad story of human history, from early beginnings in Africa to travel, invention, and exploration. It is a thoughtful look at what people share across time and place.

Friendly Little Blue Truck greets every animal he meets on the country road. When a rude dump truck gets stuck in the mud, Blue tries to help, and the whole farm learns something about kindness and teamwork.

Digby heads home with a backpack full of homework and winds up in one wild scrape after another. By the time he faces his teacher, his excuse sounds impossible, and almost true.

In this lively poetry collection, shirts, hats, shoelaces, and other clothes speak for themselves. The poems are funny, rhythmic, and full of kid-sized personality.

When Little Blue Truck rolls into the city, bigger vehicles crowd past and a traffic jam follows. Blue's steady manners and common sense help untangle the mess.

Jeremy Bean wants to become a collector, just like his grandfather, but figuring out what to collect is only the start. This early chapter book also follows his dust bunny hunt and a school day problem.

A farm themed activity book packed with Little Blue Truck scenes and stickers. It lets young fans play inside Blue's world instead of just reading about it.

It is Christmas time, and Little Blue Truck is busy delivering trees to his animal friends. The story mixes holiday cheer, counting, and a final sparkling surprise.

This interactive Little Blue Truck board book invites children to sing, play, and beep along. Blue visits his farm friends while readers join the rhythm and sound effects.

A tiny country mouse pops out of his burrow and explores the meadow through spring, summer, fall, and winter. His small adventures build a gentle picture of the seasons and the comforts of home.

Blue and Toad are off to a Halloween party, picking up animal friends dressed in costume along the way. Lift the flaps to guess who is hiding under each mask before the big barn celebration.

On a bright spring day, Little Blue Truck and Toad head out for a ride and meet animals along the way. Lift-the-flap surprises reveal baby animals and turn the outing into a cheerful spring game.

A thunderstorm sends Little Blue Truck and Toad racing to the garage, where frightened animal friends soon crowd in beside them. When the storm passes, Blue helps everyone get home for bed.

Blue sets out across the farm with a truck bed full of valentines for his animal friends. It is a sweet holiday story about noticing each friend and sharing a little kindness.

Blue wishes he could be a school bus, then gets his chance to help when Piggy misses the ride to school. A shortcut through the woods lets him prove that small can still be just right.

Little Blue Truck beeps hello to his farm friends, and young listeners can answer back. This interactive sound book turns greetings, manners, and animal noises into a playful read-aloud.

Little Blue Truck heads into the city and lands in the middle of a noisy traffic jam. With patience and one-at-a-time manners, he shows the bigger vehicles a better way through.

Little Blue Truck and Toad meet a shy new neighbor, Chuck the woodchuck. Blue's calm welcome helps the farm friends move past their worries and make room for someone new.

This touch-and-feel board book pairs Little Blue Truck's farm world with simple feelings and sensory play. It is designed for very young readers who like textures as much as story.

A sleek race car challenges Little Blue Truck to a run down the country road. Blue loses graciously, and the story turns the race into a lesson about sportsmanship and friendship.

When Toad goes missing, Little Blue Truck and the farm friends set out to find him before the fun is over. It is a gentle search story filled with familiar faces and teamwork.