Joan Holub Books in Order

Icarus and his father make a bird-shaped kite, and Dad warns him to hold the string and limit its height. Ignoring that advice gets the kite caught in trees, giving Icarus a practical lesson in caution.

Medusa refuses to brush her hair, which becomes increasingly tangled and dirty while her family looks on in dismay. This toddler story turns her battle over grooming into a playful echo of the ancient Medusa myth.

Ava wants a pet, but her parents say she is too young, so she secretly brings home a tiny kitten. As Itty Bitty grows much bigger, keeping her new friend hidden becomes an increasingly difficult job.

Midas wants his clothes, food, and paintings to be yellow, his favorite color. When that enthusiasm spreads to his beloved green toy dinosaur, he discovers that making everything alike can create a problem instead.

Aphrodite trades a toy horse for Paris's candy apple, winning it over Hera and Athena. Her bragging hurts the other girls' feelings, leaving her to learn how sharing can matter more than winning a prize.

Three knights preparing for bed on Christmas Eve hear a disturbance at the drawbridge and rush to defend their castle. Mistaking Santa for an invader, they try to repel a visitor determined to get inside.

Strange behavior among girls in Salem sparks accusations of witchcraft in 1692. This history for young readers examines how fear and suspicion spread through the Massachusetts community, leading to imprisonment and trials of innocent people.

Odysseus promises to stay near his mother during a shopping trip, then wanders toward a tempting mall play area. His adventure becomes frightening when he cannot find her, in this child-sized version of a difficult journey home.

Athena helps Arachne tie her shoes, but Arachne claims she did the work herself. When friends ask Arachne to teach them, the boast creates a problem in this story about honesty and acknowledging someone else's help.

Rain keeps Ava and her enormous purple cat indoors, where they search for ways to play. Games, snacks, and furniture jumping bring plenty of activity, but entertaining a very large kitty also creates trouble around the house.

This board book introduces historical explorers through short facts and colorful illustrations for very young readers. It presents people who traveled widely and made discoveries, encouraging children to think about adventure beyond the world they already know.

Ten US presidents introduce young readers to presidential history and the responsibilities of leadership. Short facts and illustrations explain aspects of White House life and the work involved in leading the country, in a board-book format.

A dairy farm in upstate New York becomes a gathering place for hundreds of thousands of music fans in 1969. This history explores the Woodstock festival, its performers, and its connection to the culture of the 1960s.

Ten women who helped change history are introduced through brief facts and colorful illustrations. This board book gives young readers an early look at female trailblazers and the different ways their work opened paths for others.

A hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, saw, and pliers start school together and enjoy games and puzzles. Building proves harder when each works alone, forcing the tools to discover why a successful project needs cooperation.

Dogs gather for a backyard party, then panic when ghosts and ghouls appear among the guests. Halloween costumes and a parade offer another way to join the fun in this rhyming story for beginning readers.

Knights bustle up and down castle walls, delivering royal belongings and encountering dragons along the way. This rhyming board book uses their busy movements and unexpected friendship to introduce young readers to the idea of opposites.

Ten young ninjas face a challenge from samurai while pursuing a tasty taco treasure. Hidden figures invite readers to search the pictures and practice counting as the rivals' energetic encounter puts their skills to the test.

Seeds attend school to learn about the conditions they need to grow, but one newcomer cannot identify what he will become. Lessons on seasons, pollination, and plant development accompany his search for an answer.

Ten scientists introduce young readers to the curiosity and discoveries behind important changes in history. Short facts and colorful illustrations show how asking questions, forming ideas, and testing them can lead to new knowledge.

Walt and Roy Disney secretly buy Florida land for a new theme park, avoiding attention that could raise prices. This history follows Walt Disney World's creation and takes young readers behind the scenes of its construction and operation.

A group of dinosaurs accidentally sends eggs rolling downhill and races after them. Their chase introduces comparisons of movement, size, diets, and protective features, giving young readers a playful look at differences among dinosaurs.

Sleepy robots need help getting through their morning routine in the right order. This interactive rhyming board book invites young readers to follow waking, dressing, and other tasks while learning how actions fit into a sequence.

This board book introduces young children to ten artists who helped shape art history. Simple facts and illustrations show different ways people create, offering an early introduction to artistic work and the imagination behind it.

The figures on a school crossing sign decide they deserve a summer vacation and invite other road signs along. Their adventure leaves traffic in chaos, forcing them to recognize how much the town depends on them.

Ten people who imagined a better future introduce young readers to the power of ideas and determination. Simple historical facts and illustrations present their contributions in a board book designed for children beginning to explore history.

A group of llamas celebrates Christmas with singing, decorated trees, and presents in verses set to Deck the Halls. Textured pages invite young readers to explore the festivities by touch, connecting holiday sounds and familiar objects with playful animal scenes.

A great white shark declares itself the greatest fish in the sea, only to meet rivals with different claims to fame. Their competing boasts introduce young readers to shark species, comparing remarkable features such as speed, longevity, and unusual senses.

Fire truck, school bus, and ambulance mothers guide their little vehicle children through everyday lessons. Rhyming text shows the different ways these hardworking moms teach, encourage, and care for their youngsters as they grow.

This board book introduces young readers to people with disabilities whose work spans science, art, sports, and other fields. Short rhymes, facts, and illustrations present their lives and achievements, including those of Temple Grandin and Christy Brown.

Brown Bear assumes this book belongs to him until bears from other habitats interrupt with their own stories. Their lively exchanges introduce young readers to different species, explaining classification, homes, and behaviors through competing perspectives and playful illustrations.

Young readers meet engineers whose ideas have shaped buildings, technology, medicine, and space exploration. Rhymes, brief facts, and illustrations explain their work in simple terms, introducing figures such as Ellen Ochoa, Nikola Tesla, and Gustave Eiffel.