Leela Hope Books in Order

Lee dislikes picking up his toys and thinks he has found a clever way to avoid cleaning his room. His shortcut brings unexpected consequences, turning an everyday chore into a lesson about hygiene and caring for shared living spaces.

Wally Raccoon wants to participate in the Farmyard Olympics, but other animals repeatedly exclude him from their activities. These collected adventures follow his search for opportunities in team sports, athletics, swimming, and winter games, with friendship helping him persevere.

Dragon twins Tim and Finn face their first day of school, where being separated and trying different activities feels unsettling. Their rhyming adventure explores friendship, learning, and the challenge of discovering that experiences apart can still be enjoyable.

Rhyming words and illustrated scenes introduce very young children to patterns in language. The story connects sounds and pictures, using playful combinations of words to help beginning listeners explore how rhymes work and how language conveys meaning.

Friendly red monster Myrtle searches for somewhere to live, but rejection leaves her feeling that she belongs nowhere. Her journey raises questions about friendship and appearances as the possibility of help emerges from someone she might not expect.

A fright sends Myrtle's new kite flying away in the wind, and she chases it while gathering friends along the way. The pursuit becomes a rhyming adventure about valuing companions and looking beyond outward appearances.

Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends discover missing toys and spoiled games in their jungle. A newcomer causes trouble because he does not know how to make friends, prompting a story about introductions, kindness, and joining others.

Myrtle wakes with untidy hair and feels too embarrassed to meet her friends. Their efforts to find her a hat bring questions of confidence and companionship into a rhyming story about accepting help on a difficult day.

Myrtle feels lonely on her birthday, believing that nobody remembers or cares about the occasion. Her neighboring friends have other plans, creating a rhyming story about friendship, feeling included, and the uncertainty of assuming that others have forgotten you.

An anxious young boy lists the animals he knows as a way to calm himself before returning to play. Illustrations and rhyming verse connect his emotional experience with an introduction to the variety of the animal kingdom.

Andy feels unhappy about his appearance, especially when new glasses give other children another reason to tease him. This illustrated rhyming story explores confidence and difference as he struggles to accept the way he looks.

Andy loves the new T-shirt his grandmother gives him so much that he wants to wear it everywhere. His reluctance to remove it for washing creates a rhyming story about cleanliness, cooperation, and listening to advice.

Andy and his friend Joe look forward to playing with a billy cart, but cannot get it up a hill. Their problem turns an outing into an illustrated rhyming lesson about cooperation, kindness, and working together.

Andy feels shy among the children at a friend's birthday party, especially when Breen bullies him and his companions. The celebration presents a challenge about finding courage, protecting friendships, and treating other people with kindness.

Wally Raccoon wants to join the water activities at the Farmyard Olympics, but rejection leaves him feeling singled out. Another animal offers help as he searches for an event where his abilities might make him a useful teammate.

A trip to the airport to collect someone becomes the focus of this illustrated rhyming story. Familiar travel surroundings provide an adventure for young children, showing that the excitement of airports extends beyond taking a flight yourself.

This illustrated rhyming story takes young readers on an outing to the beach and introduces activities they can enjoy there. The seaside setting connects familiar pleasures with an adventure intended for children beginning to listen to and read stories.

An outing to the park provides the setting for this illustrated rhyming story for young children. Its familiar playground world turns an everyday visit into an adventure, connecting words and pictures with experiences beginning readers can recognize.

A group of children visits the zoo, encountering lions, giraffes, elephants, and other animals along the way. Rhyming verse links the illustrated scenes into a story that introduces young listeners to animals living in a familiar visitor setting.

This illustrated rhyming story follows the experience of visiting a zoo, introducing the different animals found there. Written for young children and beginning readers, it connects animal encounters with the pleasures of exploring an exciting place away from home.

On the second day of the Farmyard Olympics, Wally Raccoon struggles to get a chance to represent his team. A new friend helps him search for an athletic activity that will allow him to take part.

Bert feels lonely because he breathes water while the other dragons at school breathe fire. Meeting Faye introduces a different way to respond to teasing, while an unexpected fire at the school puts his unusual ability in a new light.

Wayne prefers candy to vegetables and lacks the energy to play, despite his mother's attempts to change his diet. An invitation to tea at a friend's house introduces unfamiliar food and the possibility of reconsidering his eating habits.

Derek the Dragon's search for happiness meets the adventures of a dormouse determined to change his own circumstances. Told in illustrated rhyming verse, their story explores how caring for others and forming friendships can change life in a village.

Villagers become anxious about a dragon flying near their homes and send Princess Dayna to address the problem. Her encounter with Derek and dormouse Devin turns suspicion into a story about misunderstandings, stereotypes, and the possibility of friendship.

Derek cannot find his lucky socks in his untidy cave, bringing the consequences of avoiding chores into focus. His friend Devin the dormouse offers help, and their search becomes a rhyming story about cleaning and cooperation.

A painful tooth leaves Derek the Dragon facing a visit to Dr. Brushright, despite his fear of the dentist. Dormouse Devin and Princess Dayna accompany him, offering encouragement as the story explores courage and caring for teeth.

Gertie's story introduces the importance of bathing through simple rhymes and colorful pictures. Written for children reluctant to wash, the tale turns a familiar disagreement over cleanliness into an accessible way to explore everyday personal hygiene.

Quiet dragon Faye endures bullying from Jenny, whose unkind behavior makes her life difficult. An unexpected event challenges the situation, bringing courage and self-respect into a short story about how a child might respond to being mistreated.

Henry's boasting and teasing drive his friends away until nobody wants to play with him. Ernie confronts the elephant's bullying, creating an illustrated rhyming story about courage, the damage caused by bragging, and treating companions with respect.

Ernie and Martin struggle with conflict in their friendship, learning that sharing involves feelings as well as toys. The illustrated story explores honest communication and the possibility of changing behavior when one friend realizes he has treated another unfairly.

Ernie loses his favorite teddy bear, Plum, and searches his house in growing distress. With bedtime approaching and darkness worrying him, Martin the Mouse helps him retrace his steps and approach the missing toy more carefully.

These illustrated rhyming stories follow Ernie through problems involving school confidence, sharing, bullying, and a missing teddy bear. His encounters with friends bring ordinary childhood worries into adventures about courage, cooperation, honest feelings, and solving problems.

Dragon twins Tim and Finn usually enjoy everything together, but Finn wakes in a bad mood and the day keeps worsening. His family's efforts to help frame a rhyming story about difficult feelings and the possibility of a better day.

Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends prepare for bed, each with particular comforts they need for sleep. When Rhino's favorite bedtime toy goes missing, the group searches for it while the approaching night raises familiar worries.

This illustrated rhyming story explores the pleasures of spending time in a garden. Intended for young children and beginning readers, it encourages a connection with nature by presenting the garden as a place for play and discovery.

A birthday celebration provides the setting for this illustrated rhyming story, introducing the excitement of parties and activities children enjoy. Familiar experiences of marking a special day become an accessible adventure for young listeners and beginning readers.

Jarod Giraffe and his older brother Ned enjoy an adventure until they discover that they are lost. Their search for home introduces questions about asking permission, keeping parents informed, and understanding how family rules can protect children.

Jarod Giraffe likes being clean but often forgets to brush his teeth, until a painful tooth requires a dentist's visit. This illustrated rhyming story explores dental care and the worry that can accompany getting help for a toothache.

Jarod Giraffe enjoys helping his father grow food in the garden, but their harvest produces more than they can eat. The surplus raises a practical question about what to do with it, introducing the value of sharing with others.

Jarod Giraffe avoids exercise until he starts falling over whenever he tries to stand. A doctor's advice challenges his laziness, and trying something new gives him a chance to discover the enjoyment of being active.

Lee dislikes brushing his wild hair and would rather jump into a lake than wash properly. When mud makes his neglected hair even harder to manage, he must confront the consequences of avoiding everyday hygiene.

Lee decides not to wash behind his ears and finds himself facing an unexpectedly enormous problem. His effort to get his ear back to normal introduces young readers to hygiene and working together to solve difficulties.

Lee discovers a bag of candy while his mother is outside and must decide what to do. His choice leads to a series of mishaps, opening a conversation about eating sensibly rather than relying on sweets.

Strong, popular Larry seems likely to become king of the jungle, while his brother Leonard prefers reading. When animals need help, Leonard's kindness and intelligence raise questions about what qualities a leader really needs.

Little Bear Dover and his friends are nervous about taking a hot-air-balloon ride. Their adventure asks whether they can move beyond fear, with friendship and rhyming verses introducing the excitement of trying something unfamiliar.

Dover and his friend Joey go camping with Dover's father, enjoying the outdoors until they hear a frightening noise. Finding its source challenges the young bears to be brave while staying together on their adventure.

When Little Bear Dover invites friends over to play, they create a pirate adventure using their imaginations. The rhyming story shows how ordinary surroundings can become exciting through creativity, shared ideas, and friendship.

Little Bear Dover enjoys the idea of adventures but feels shy and nervous about taking part. A day of new experiences challenges his timidness, while the rhyming story explores friendship and the excitement of trying unfamiliar activities.

Claire grows tired of caring for her curly hair and decides to leave it messy. When her pet mouse Stan is the only one who approves, she faces an unexpected reason to rethink her grooming habits.

Mia watches her friends perform successful tricks at the fair, but her own attempt goes wrong. Disappointed, she needs their encouragement to try again, in a rhyming story about persistence and supporting one another.

A new dragon arrives in town and treats others unkindly. Rather than responding with more meanness, Mia and her friends try kindness, exploring how friendship and understanding can help change an unpleasant situation.

Mia feels sad because she cannot fly, an important skill for a dragon. Cherry the Chipmunk and Lori the Lorikeet help her practice, in a rhyming story about perseverance, encouragement, and learning with friends.

Ned follows the household routine until bedtime, when his energy and dreams of midnight adventures take over. His determination to stay awake challenges his parents' rules and raises questions about why children need sleep.

Pam's brothers refuse to let her join their games, but everything changes when she finds a large, sparkling ball. Their interest leaves her deciding whether to share, forgive them, and make playtime fair for everyone.

Pam's brothers each have a special trick, and she wants a talent of her own. Her unsuccessful attempts challenge her confidence, in a rhyming story about encouragement and being valued for who she is.

Pam enjoys running up the hill with her brothers, but struggles to jump over logs and puddles as they do. A particularly large log challenges her confidence and determination to keep practicing rather than give up.

Pam loves playing with her brothers but feels frustrated when she cannot keep up on their runs. Following her father's advice, she begins training, testing her willingness to persevere and believe in her own abilities.

Penny looks forward to visiting the park with friends, but wants the play equipment all to herself. The outing becomes a lesson in cooperation as she faces the choice between playing alone and sharing the fun.

When her mother announces bedtime, Penny becomes upset and decides to stay awake all night. This rhyming story explores cooperation, listening to parents, and understanding why household rules can matter even when they feel inconvenient.

Penny is excited about her first day at school until other children tease her for being tall. Her experience explores acceptance, kindness, and feeling proud of yourself when classmates focus on the things that make you different.

Penny enjoys playing with toys in her backyard, but grows angry when they begin disappearing. Solving the mystery challenges her understanding of others, while the rhyming story introduces sharing and the pleasure of making someone happy.

Tired of being told what to do, Princess Nancie declares that her kingdom will have no rules. The resulting disorder forces her to consider the consequences of unlimited freedom and the purpose of reasonable boundaries.

Princess Nancie is impatient for an evening ball and cannot settle down while she waits. When her restless movements cause a castle mishap, she must deal with the mess and find a better way to pass time.

Princess Nancie gets the chance to dress herself, concentrating so hard on putting clothes on that she overlooks their colors and patterns. Her efforts explore independence, learning new skills, and the mistakes that accompany growing confidence.

Energetic four-year-old Princess Nancie wants to keep playing instead of going to bed. Her efforts to persuade her parents to allow a later bedtime open a story about balancing adventure with the need for rest.

Stuck indoors on a rainy day, Randy spots a clothes rack and folded laundry and decides to build a fort. His imaginative project creates a mess, raising questions about looking after other people's belongings.

Randy loves his mother's homemade cookies and eats them all despite being told not to. This rhyming story follows the consequences of ignoring her warning, introducing restraint, listening, and the problems caused by greed.

Randy takes his sister's new kite without asking permission and tries flying it himself. When the kite breaks, he must face what he has done, in a story about honesty, apologies, and respecting other people's possessions.

Randy paints while his family is away but forgets his mother's instructions and spreads paint everywhere. The approaching return of his mother leaves him facing the mess, in a story about care and awareness of surroundings.

Leonard the Clever Lion and his friends plan a surprise birthday party for Rhino. Discovering that Rhino feels sad makes timing urgent, while Ant's contribution shows that even the smallest friend can have something valuable to offer.

Roy refuses to tidy his room, dismissing his mother's warning that pixies will take toys left on the floor. An unexpected night challenges his disbelief and introduces the consequences of failing to care for his belongings.

Wally Raccoon wants to join the team events at the Farmyard Olympics, but other animals reject him. His first day of competition becomes a search for friendship and inclusion rather than simply a chance to win.

This illustrated book invites children to identify animals through questions and clues. Its guessing game encourages problem-solving and conversation, offering families a shared activity they can continue during car journeys or while reading together.

A bear cub wants chocolate for every meal, but becomes distressed when his favorite food runs out. His search for more introduces a story about solving problems and considering foods beyond the one he already loves.

Everyday surroundings become opportunities to count in this illustrated family game. Designed with preschool children in mind, the book turns observing familiar objects into a shared activity that can continue at home or on a journey.

A family uses an alphabet-based guessing game to enjoy time together on a journey. Looking for objects associated with different letters encourages children to observe their surroundings while practicing their ABCs through conversation and play.

A family road trip becomes an opportunity to play I Spy using colors as clues. The illustrated story introduces preschool children to observing their surroundings and guessing together, giving families a way to turn travel boredom into conversation.

A day with Layla reveals how quickly a child's feelings can change. Through rhyme and illustrations, the book introduces different emotions and gives adults and children opportunities to discuss their own moods and responses.

Dragon twins Tim and Finn enjoy playing ball together until a disagreement leaves them upset. Their problem challenges them to cooperate and share, in a rhyming story about fairness, friendship, and keeping play enjoyable for both.

Dragon twins Tim and Finn search for their favorite toy truck, but their messy bedroom makes it difficult to find. This rhyming story connects their frustrating search with the importance of tidying up and caring for their belongings.

A young boy walks through his hometown with his grandfather, who transforms ordinary sights into small wonders. Told in rhyming verse, their shared outing celebrates imagination and the pleasure of exploring familiar places across two generations.

Billy Bear's alarming stories leave Walter Wolf anxious about starting school. Walter seeks advice from the people around him, preparing for his first day in a story about facing unfamiliar experiences and helping friends with similar worries.

Walter Wolf fears a dentist he has never visited, imagining frightening drills aimed at his teeth. His mother permits him to miss the appointment, but the resulting ban on candy gives him a new perspective on dental care.

The only wolf in a ballet class of graceful swans, Willa feels clumsy and fears spoiling the recital. Hurt by her classmates' reactions, she runs away, beginning a rhyming story about confidence, belonging, and believing in her abilities.

Willa loves her new shoes until Cynthia Swan calls them ugly in front of everyone. Upset and uncertain how to respond, she faces a lesson in handling unkind classmates and finding the confidence to be herself.

Before a mall visit, Willa promises her mother she will avoid demanding toys. Surrounded by tempting displays, she forgets her agreement and starts arguing, creating a rhyming story about managing disappointment and behaving considerately while shopping.

Willa struggles to choose a favorite toy for her class's show and tell. Asking her parents and brother for advice prompts her to consider what matters most, in a rhyming story about possessions and family relationships.

Faith and her friends splash through muddy puddles around the farm, welcoming more animals along the way. Peter the pony is nervous about joining them, while repeated language encourages young readers to anticipate what happens next.

On the final day of the Farmyard Olympics, Wally Raccoon wants to compete in winter sports. Other animals still exclude him despite his earlier efforts, until a familiar friend helps him seek an event suited to his abilities.

Wyatt makes noise whenever and wherever he pleases, prompting repeated requests for quiet from those around him. This children's story follows his behavior and its consequences, inviting young readers to think about how their actions affect others.