Sandra Magsamen Books in Order
Browse Sandra Magsamen’s books in order, with short summaries of her children’s stories and gift books to help you choose what to read or share next.
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Sandra Magsamen books in publication order
141 books
Dear Mom, Thank You With All of My Heart
by Sandra Magsamen
1999
Espresso Yourself
by Sandra Magsamen
1999
Friendship Is a Wonderful Journey
by Sandra Magsamen
1999
Let Your Dreams Take Flight
by Sandra Magsamen
1999
This journal offers a place to record dreams and ambitions alongside encouraging sentiments about imagining and living a desired future. Its messages invite readers to reflect on possibilities and give their personal hopes room to develop.
Things to Do
by Sandra Magsamen
1999
And They Lived Happily Ever After
by Sandra Magsamen
2000
Illustrations and verse celebrate marriage as a shared journey, connecting everyday experiences with the feelings that make a relationship meaningful. This gift book offers an affectionate reflection on building a life together and appreciating its special occasions.
Babies Are Born with Hearts of Gold
by Sandra Magsamen
2000
Happy Birthday to You
by Sandra Magsamen
2000
Thanks a Bunch
by Sandra Magsamen
2000
Daughters Make Every Day a Gift
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Colorful artwork and prose honor daughters for the joy they bring to family life. This gift book helps express affection and appreciation, offering a way to share feelings that can be difficult to put into words.
Gestures of Kindness
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Grandmother Is Another Word for Love
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Illustrations and prose celebrate the love grandmothers bring to their families. This gift book focuses on an important intergenerational relationship, helping readers express appreciation for the affection and connection that shape their experience of family.
I Can't Stop Thinking About You
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
I Love You More Than
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Colorful artwork and affectionate prose explore the feelings shared with someone loved. Part of Magsamen's gift-book collection, it offers a simple way to communicate care and appreciation when finding the right words can feel difficult.
My Cat Forgets Who Pays the Rent
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Illustrations and prose celebrate the bond between people and their cats, finding affection in an everyday relationship. This gift book reflects the feelings pets inspire and gives cat lovers a way to recognize that special connection.
Sisters Understand Each Other Because They Share the Same Roots
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Colorful illustrations and prose celebrate the closeness between sisters and the shared background that connects them. This gift book offers a way to express affection, recognize a lasting family bond and appreciate the relationship's emotional importance.
Thank You For Planting Knowledge
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Artwork and prose offer thanks to teachers for the knowledge they share and the influence they have on others. This gift book expresses appreciation for an important relationship that helps shape a person's growth and understanding.
The Dog Sense That Changed My Life
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Illustrations and prose recognize the special appreciation people feel for their dogs. This gift book celebrates the emotional connection with a canine companion, offering readers a way to acknowledge the affection that relationship brings into their lives.
Your Friendship Means the World to Me
by Sandra Magsamen
2001
Colorful illustrations and prose celebrate friendship and the feelings that connect people who care about one another. This gift book offers a way to express gratitude for a meaningful relationship and recognize the place a friend holds.
When I Grow Up I Want To Be Me
by Sandra Magsamen
2002
Girls are encouraged to value themselves and imagine futures that reflect who they are. Illustrations and affirming text celebrate individuality, offering a message of self-acceptance that connects personal ambitions with appreciation of one's own strengths.
When There Are No Words
by Sandra Magsamen
2002
Baby Love
by Sandra Magsamen
2006
Soft animal shapes invite babies to touch and lift as caregivers share messages of love. This quilted cloth book unfolds like an accordion, combining tactile exploration with an affectionate reading experience for babies and the adults beside them.
Living Artfully: Create the Life You Imagine
by Sandra Magsamen
2006
Magsamen encourages readers to bring creativity into daily life through small gestures, celebrations and personal connections. Ideas for welcoming babies, cheering friends and marking special occasions show how imagination can help make ordinary moments more meaningful.
My Blanket
by Sandra Magsamen
2006
Babies explore soft blanket panels and hidden text in a quilted cloth book designed for touching and crinkling. Opening it creates a small patchwork blanket, turning affectionate words and tactile discovery into a shared experience with caregivers.
The Gift
by Sandra Magsamen
2006
A mysterious gift travels around the world, carrying a message of love to the people who receive it. The story follows the inspiration it spreads, showing how a shared gesture can connect lives far beyond its starting point.
Butterfly Kisses
by Sandra Magsamen
2007
A butterfly finger puppet accompanies a board book about animal sounds and movements. Amid the activity, readers are invited to pause for the quiet of butterfly wings, creating a gentle contrast between lively exploration and attentive listening.
Goodnight, Little One
by Sandra Magsamen
2007
Soft animal flaps reveal loving bedtime messages in this quilted cloth book. Babies can touch and lift the shapes while a caregiver reads, turning the approach to sleep into an affectionate ritual of discovery and reassurance.
Little Blossom
by Sandra Magsamen
2007
Babies explore a garden through crinkly cloth pages and soft fabric petals. The quilted book opens into a tactile play space, pairing a garden theme with opportunities to touch, crawl and discover alongside an attentive caregiver.
Love Bug
by Sandra Magsamen
2007
A rhyming story shares messages of love while an attached plush love bug puppet encourages babies to play along. The board book combines affectionate words with hands-on interaction, giving caregivers a way to turn reading into shared play.
Little Angel
by Sandra Magsamen
2008
A plush angel finger puppet with shiny wings accompanies a rhyming board book about love. Illustrations and affectionate words invite caregivers and young children to read and play together, making the puppet part of the shared experience.
Bedtime Bunny
by Sandra Magsamen
2009
A little bunny prepares for sleep through familiar activities such as washing, brushing teeth and putting on pajamas. Gentle rhyme and a small puppet help caregivers make the bedtime routine into a story young children can follow.
Little Bear Hugs
by Sandra Magsamen
2009
A rhyming story expresses affection for a child through the image of a little bear. A fleece blanket and attached plush teddy add a tactile element, inviting babies and caregivers to combine reading with cuddling and play.
My Little Monkey
by Sandra Magsamen
2009
Rhyming words and illustrations celebrate a child as a beloved little monkey. A fleece blanket and attached plush monkey accompany the story, inviting babies and caregivers to read, cuddle and explore together during a shared quiet moment.
Peek-a-Boo, I Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2009
A game of peek-a-boo becomes a message of love as young readers lift flaps to find surprises. A mirror reveals the baby at the center of the affection, making the playful discovery personal for each child.
Welcome Little One
by Sandra Magsamen
2009
Rhyming text and illustrations welcome a new baby and celebrate the bond between child and caregiver. The story recalls the love surrounding a child's arrival, offering families an affectionate way to share and remember that beginning.
I Love You, Little Pumpkin!
by Sandra Magsamen
2010
Costumed little ones and lift-the-flap surprises bring a Halloween theme to this message of love. A hidden mirror lets babies discover themselves in the story, connecting playful seasonal images with reassurance about how much they are cherished.
Merry Christmas, Little One!
by Sandra Magsamen
2010
Lift-the-flap scenes introduce young children to Christmas celebrations, with snow people sharing seasonal activities and songs. The board book connects familiar holiday images with messages of love and cheer, inviting caregivers and children to discover each surprise together.
Twinkle, Twinkle, You're My Star
by Sandra Magsamen
2010
A rhyming adaptation of a familiar lullaby tells a child how much they are loved. A musical sound chip plays the melody, inviting babies and caregivers to read and sing together as part of a bedtime ritual.
I Ruff You
by Sandra Magsamen
2011
A puppy-themed board book uses playful animal language to tell a child how much they are loved. Soft dog ears and cuddly illustrations add tactile interest, giving babies and caregivers another way to interact while reading together.
Whooo Loves You?
by Sandra Magsamen
2011
Woodland animals share messages of affection in a lift-the-flap game of peek-a-boo. A cloth owl and hidden surprises invite young children to explore, while the repeated expressions of love connect the playful discoveries with reassurance from caregivers.
Peep, Peep, I Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2012
Young readers lift flaps to meet farm mothers and their babies, discovering the sounds each animal makes. The gentle farmyard story combines playful surprises with affectionate reassurance, inviting caregivers and children to explore and read together.
Good Morning, Sunshine!
by Sandra Magsamen
2013
Children prepare an imaginary breakfast by opening a refrigerator, flipping eggs and squeezing orange juice. Pull tabs and flaps turn familiar kitchen routines into hands-on play, with cheerful illustrations inviting young readers to join the morning preparations.
Good Night, My Love
by Sandra Magsamen
2013
Young readers lift flaps to find cheerful daytime characters dressed in pajamas and ready for bed. Gentle messages of affection accompany the bedtime transformations, giving caregivers a playful way to wish their children good night and sweet dreams.
I Love You, Honey Bunny
by Sandra Magsamen
2013
A cuddly bunny helps express a caregiver’s love for a young child in simple, affectionate language. Soft bunny ears add a tactile element to the animal illustrations, inviting little hands to explore while sharing a reassuring read-aloud.
Our Little Deer
by Sandra Magsamen
2013
A little deer receives loving praise for the joy and brightness it brings to each day. Rhyming words and cheerful illustrations make this a gentle celebration of a cherished child, with a Christmas message woven into the affection.
You're Purrfect to Me
by Sandra Magsamen
2013
A kitten-themed board book uses playful cat language to celebrate a child’s sweetness, hugs and kisses. Cuddly illustrations and repeated expressions of affection reassure young readers that they are loved, offering a simple story to share with caregivers.
Beecause I Love You
by Sandra Magsamen
2014
A bee-themed board book tells a child that being themselves is the most important reason they are loved. Playful wording and warm illustrations turn this message of acceptance into a gentle read-aloud for babies and toddlers.
I Love Shapes!
by Sandra Magsamen
2014
A little monkey takes a journey while discovering familiar shapes in the world around it. Each page names a shape and hides others in the illustrations, with sturdy tabs encouraging children to explore the pictures and practice recognition.
I Love You Beary Much
by Sandra Magsamen
2014
A teddy bear encourages children to dream about everything they might become while reminding them that they will always be special. Plush bear ears add tactile play to an affectionate board book about possibility, confidence and unconditional love.
I Love You, Snugglesaurus!
by Sandra Magsamen
2014
Playful dinosaurs invite children to growl, giggle, stomp and clap as they read along. Warm illustrations and an affectionate message combine energetic participation with reassurance, making the prehistoric romp a celebration of both movement and snuggling together.
You're Tutu Cute!
by Sandra Magsamen
2014
A playful teddy bear invites young dancers to twirl, spin, jump and reach for the stars. Lift-the-flap surprises and affectionate words celebrate children just as they are, encouraging movement while reassuring them that they are loved.
Boo, Boo, I Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Five friendly Halloween characters introduce costumes and playful possibilities for little ones. A soft felt hat adds touch-and-feel fun, while the affectionate text reassures children that whatever they become or do, a caregiver’s love remains constant.
Go to Sleepy, Little Sheepy
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
A cuddly sheep in a soft felt nightcap helps guide little ones toward bedtime. Gentle words about hugs, love and resting their heads pair with warm illustrations, inviting caregivers to share a reassuring story before sleep.
I Love California
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
An alphabet journey introduces children to California’s landscapes and familiar landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Hollywood. Friendly words and colorful pictures invite families to recognize favorite places and imagine further adventures around the state.
I Love Michigan
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
This alphabet adventure takes children and caregivers through Michigan’s familiar landmarks and landscapes. Friendly text and illustrations celebrate places families recognize while encouraging them to explore more of the state together and discover new favorite sights.
I Love Ohio
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Ohio’s landmarks and landscapes provide the setting for an illustrated journey designed for children and caregivers to share. Friendly text celebrates familiar places and invites families to look for new wonders as they explore the state together.
I Love Texas
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Children and caregivers explore Texas through a picture book celebrating its landmarks and landscapes. Familiar sights and friendly text invite families to share what they love about the state and imagine adventures that reveal more of its wonders.
I Love to Gobble You Up!
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Two cheerful turkeys turn kisses into playful gobbles aimed at a child’s nose and toes. Affectionate words and warm illustrations invite caregivers to join the silliness, making this Thanksgiving-themed board book a gentle celebration of cuddling and love.
I Love You More and More Every Day
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Twenty-two affectionate coupons offer ways to show a loved one how much they matter. Given as a complete collection or shared as individual surprises, the heartfelt messages turn expressions of love into small celebrations spread across everyday life.
I Love You Snow Much
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
A cheerful snowman shares an affectionate message that a child is loved throughout winter and beyond. Simple words and bright illustrations create a reassuring read-aloud, while a soft red winter cap gives young readers a tactile feature to explore.
You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2015
Whimsical rhymes and lively illustrations encourage readers to imagine a life filled with adventure and possibility. The book celebrates big dreams and offers the reassurance needed to pursue them, presenting an uplifting message for children and adults alike.
ABCs for Grown-Ups
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
An alphabet primer for adults explores how words can express identity, encourage others and reshape familiar perspectives. Moving one letter at a time, it invites readers to reconsider language as a way to find comfort, confidence and connection.
I Love America
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
An alphabet journey celebrates America through familiar sights and everyday pleasures, from the opening letters to barbecue gatherings. Colorful illustrations and friendly words invite children and caregivers to explore the country together while sharing their own associations with home.
I Love Chicago
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
I Love Florida
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
This illustrated celebration of Florida introduces children to familiar landmarks and landscapes. Friendly text invites caregivers and young readers to recognize favorite sights, share their affection for the state and plan adventures in search of new wonders.
I Love Hugs and Kisses
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
Pandas, foxes, owls and ducks share hugs and kisses in a reassuring celebration of affection. Felt panda ears and arms on the cover add tactile interest, inviting little ones to explore while caregivers read a loving message aloud.
I Love Minnesota
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
Minnesota’s landmarks and landscapes become the focus of a friendly picture book for children and caregivers. The shared reading experience celebrates recognizable places while encouraging families to explore the state together and discover more of what makes it special.
I Love New England
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
Children and caregivers explore New England through illustrations of its landmarks and landscapes. Friendly text celebrates familiar sights and encourages families to seek new wonders together, turning affection for the region into an invitation to travel and discover.
I Love New York City
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
I Love Pennsylvania
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
A picture book celebrates Pennsylvania’s landmarks and landscapes through friendly words and illustrations. Children and caregivers can recognize places they know while sharing their affection for the state and imagining further adventures to discover new sights together.
I Love Wisconsin
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
Wisconsin’s familiar landmarks and landscapes invite children into a picture-book exploration of their state. Friendly text gives caregivers a way to share favorite places and encourages families to continue the adventure by discovering more wonders together.
I'm Wild About You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
An animal-filled board book celebrates everything a caregiver loves about a child, inviting stomping, waddling and roaring along the way. Touchable felt pieces on the cover add sensory play to a warm story about affection and shared fun.
Is It Christmas Yet?
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
The approach of Christmas brings tree lights, gingerbread cookies, carols and other seasonal pleasures. Amid the excitement of waiting, the story reminds children that love is the most meaningful gift, connecting holiday anticipation with affection for the people around them.
Itsy-Bitsy I Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
A playful version of the familiar spider song replaces its usual adventure with snuggles and happy hugs. Touchable felt pieces and bright illustrations invite little ones to explore while sharing an affectionate Halloween story with a caregiver.
Make Every Day Count: Wise and Uplifting Ways to Inspire Your Days
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
Illustrated messages of encouragement invite readers to approach each day as an opportunity to shape the life they imagine. The collection combines uplifting advice, warm sentiments and visual art to inspire courage, intention and appreciation of everyday possibilities.
You're My Little Chickadee
by Sandra Magsamen
2016
A cuddly little chick becomes the focus of a caregiver’s affectionate words in this springtime board book. Bright illustrations and a soft felt feather invite babies and toddlers to touch, explore and share a reassuring celebration of being loved.
Are You My Cuddle Bunny?
by Sandra Magsamen
2017
A mother bunny and her baby share hugs and snuggles in rain, on a train and in other everyday settings. Simple rhyming questions and felt features on the cover invite young readers into an affectionate celebration of closeness.
Everybody Goes Nighty-Night
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
A gentle bedtime story reminds a reluctant sleepyhead that going to sleep is something everyone and everything does. Warm words and reassuring illustrations invite children and caregivers to settle down together, making rest feel like a shared and familiar routine.
I Love Old MacDonald's Farm
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
A playful version of Old MacDonald’s familiar farm song introduces favorite barnyard animals alongside cuddly surprises and tickles. Children can sing along with their caregivers, exploring animal sounds while enjoying an affectionate twist on the traditional tune.
Mama Loves Her Silly Goose!
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
Familiar Mother Goose rhymes receive affectionate changes, including a Humpty Dumpty comforted by hugs and kisses from his parents. The sing-along board book invites caregivers and children to revisit well-known verses through a gentle celebration of family love.
Owl Always Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
An owl promises to accompany a little one wherever they go, offering steady reassurance of love. A plush owl finger puppet appears throughout the board book, inviting caregivers and children to bring its affectionate message into shared play.
Peek-a-Boooo!
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
Children explore Halloween costumes through a mirror surrounded by playful illustrations of animals and an astronaut. A felt pumpkin flap adds a peekaboo element, while the book reassures young readers that they remain loved whatever they choose to become.
Welcome Little One Gift Set
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
You Are My Sunshine
by Sandra Magsamen
2018
A gentle adaptation of the familiar song celebrates the love between a caregiver and child. A plush sun finger puppet becomes part of every spread, inviting singing, cuddles, and interactive play as little readers turn the pages.
Bible Stories for Little Hearts
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
Gentle rhymes and pastel animal illustrations introduce young children to Bible stories, including Noah's Ark and the birth of Jesus. The padded board book presents these familiar accounts in a soothing format for caregivers to share at bedtime.
Five Little Pumpkins on Halloween Night
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
Five cheerful pumpkins celebrate Halloween through a rhyming countdown filled with playful seasonal fun. The tall board book invites young children to follow the pumpkins' activities and enjoy counting alongside a caregiver during an approachable Halloween read-aloud.
Lots of Love Little One
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
Elephant illustrations and affectionate rhymes express a caregiver's growing love for a little one through sleeping, playing, and everyday life. Comparisons with stars and fireflies reinforce a reassuring message that the child is cherished through every day.
Prayers for Little Hearts
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
A collection of simple prayers encourages little ones to give thanks for food, birds, the world, and everyday blessings. Gentle rhyme, pastel colors, and animal illustrations provide an introduction to prayer that caregivers can share at bedtime.
Twas the Night Before Christmas!
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
This adaptation introduces little readers to the familiar Christmas Eve story through gentle rhymes and playful illustrations. Its tall board-book format presents a quiet house on the night before Christmas as a seasonal read-aloud for babies and toddlers.
What If?: What makes you different makes you amazing!
by Sandra Magsamen
2019
An invitation to celebrate differences encourages children to value their individuality and accept others as they are. Lively illustrations and reassuring verse connect uniqueness with kindness, helping caregivers introduce conversations about belonging, diversity, and being proud of oneself.
Cock-a-Doodle Doo, I Love You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Farm animals and their familiar sounds appear in a rhyming call-and-response book that combines affection with tactile play. Soft tails on each spread invite little hands to explore while caregivers share animal noises and reminders of love.
Hello You!
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Baby animals demonstrate how a wave, smile, or simple greeting can help make a friend. Rhyming text introduces kindness and connection, offering young children approachable ways to welcome others and feel more comfortable meeting new people.
I Love You to the Moon and Back
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
A caregiver promises love wherever a child's journey leads, using stars and distant paths to convey its reach. Pastel illustrations and rhyming text create a reassuring read-aloud about being valued and supported through life's many possibilities.
I Love You, Little Monster!
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Colorful little monsters get into mischief, stomp their feet, and want only treats, yet remain loved through it all. Fuzzy monster horns invite touch as reassuring rhymes show children that difficult behavior does not erase a caregiver's affection.
Kisses for My Bedtime Bunny
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
A bedtime bunny follows a familiar nighttime routine, taking a bath, brushing her teeth, and putting on pajamas. Soothing rhymes and colorful illustrations invite children to share these preparations before ending the day with hugs and kisses.
Looky Looky Baby Animals
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Baby animals fill an interactive seek-and-find book that invites young children to search for details. Eight activities introduce objects, colors, numbers, shapes, and other early concepts, combining animal illustrations with prompts for shared exploration and playful discovery.
Looky Looky Happy Halloween
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Halloween scenes become seek-and-find challenges as children search for objects, colors, numbers, shapes, and seasonal details. The picture book pairs a playful introduction to the holiday with activities that encourage young readers to notice and compare what they see.
Looky Looky Little One
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Seek-and-find scenes explore farm animals, baby animals, sea creatures, and vehicles through increasingly detailed visual challenges. Children follow prompts to spot features, compare pictures, and discover playful differences, practicing close observation while exploring a varied illustrated world.
Looky Looky Little One Happy Halloween
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Halloween and autumn scenes invite babies and toddlers to find hidden objects and recognize colors, shapes, and animals. This board book introduces seasonal traditions through interactive picture searches that caregivers can share with children during playful exploration.
Looky Looky Little One It's Bedtime
by Sandra Magsamen
2020
Nighttime scenes invite children to search for objects, colors, shapes, animals, and other details associated with bedtime. More than eight seek-and-find challenges combine an introduction to early concepts with a playful way to explore the end of the day.
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