My Books for Children
CHRISTMAS COOKIE DAY!
Written by Tara Knudson
Illustrated Pauline Siewert
Zonderkidz, October 2018
Christmas Cookie Day! celebrates the beloved tradition of making Christmas treats and even features a special Christmas cookie recipe for you and your child to create. The bright illustrations by Pauline Siewert and sweet, rhyming text by Tara Knudson are sure to capture the wonder of young readers and parents alike. Perfect for building new memories, this board book has a beautiful, glittery cover.
Excerpt from Christmas Cookie Day!:
Cookie day,
Time to bake,
Aprons on,
Lots to make!
EASTER EGG DAY
Written by Tara Knudson
Illustrated by Pauline Siewert
Zonderkidz, February 2020
It’s time for Easter eggs—yellow, green, blue, and red! In Easter Egg Day, written by Tara Knudson and illustrated by Pauline Siewert, kids will love watching how plain, white eggs turn to colorful zig-zags, stripes, and patterns as this board book celebrates the classic Easter family tradition.
Easter Egg Day’s sweet read-aloud rhymes and bright illustrations are perfect for cherishing holiday memories—and making new ones! Parents and grandparents will love sharing this book with their little ones. It even has glitter on the front cover and a recipe on the back to encourage readers to dye their own Easter eggs.
Excerpt from Easter Egg Day:
Neighbors, friends,
At the door,
Baskets held,
Eggs galore!
FUN FALL DAY
Written by Tara Knudson
Illustrated by Juliana Motzko
Zonderkidz, July 2020
Kick up some leaves and some laughs this autumn with Fun Fall Day! The magic and splendor of fall comes to life at the harvest fair, where there’s a petting zoo, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and plenty of treats for everyone! Fun Fall Day, with its bright illustrations, playful rhymed text, and touch and feel elements on every page, is perfect for building happy memories during this special time of year.
VALENTINE'S DAY TREATS
Written by Tara Knudson
Illustrated by Pauline Siewert
Zonderkidz, December 2020
From sparkly cards to heart-shaped cakes to a party with friends, Valentine’s Day Treats captures the joy and fun of holiday traditions. The fun read-aloud rhymes and adorable illustrations are perfect for evoking favorite holiday memories and—with the included recipe to make your very own heart-shaped cereal treats—creating new ones!
Excerpt from Valentine's Day Treats:
Stencils, stamps,
For designs-
Let's create,
Valentines!
Trace and paint,
Sparkly heart,
Cut and glue,
Works of art!
PAPER WISHES
Written by Tara Knudson
Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
Capstone, January 2024
Being together with loved ones is a gift, but it’s not always possible. So what can you do when you are missing family and friends? Channel all your love into a heartfelt paper wish! Tara Knudson pens a sweet, poignant story about a child’s use of origami to stay connected to loved ones in this comforting picture book.