Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Meet Violet. She's going on vacation to sunny Florida. She packed her bag very carefully.Meet Pooch. He's going on vacation to Grandpa's snowy farm. Violet packed his bag very carefully, too.After they both leave, disaster strikes! When their bags get mixed up, Violet thinks Pooch's vacation will be...

A perfect picture book for toddlers on the go! All toddlers live by the pleasure principle. For them, fun times always end too soon. So often they either turn a deaf ear to the words "It's time to say bye-bye" or simply throw a tantrum. What is the solution? In this warm-hearted picture book, Marya...

Mr. Tanen and his ties are back! But now there's trouble. Mr. Tanen's school has run out of funds for the long-awaited playground. He needs to raise money--fast. But how? Then Mr. Tanen remembers the words of Mr. Apple, his boss, "I wish our bank account was as full as your tie closet." "That's it!"...

Behind every cloud there is sun. Nate always sees the bright side of life. While others complain about rain, Nate is happy about the frogs that it brings. When you might think there is nothing to do, Nate is just happy to enjoy the view. Instead of wanting more, Nate is grateful for what he's got....

Although she's always been called Princess at home, Kim is not a real princess, so she decides "From now on, no matter what, I'm only going to tell the truth!" At home, she tells her Dad that the pancakes are rubbery and her Grandma that her new necklace looks the the slimy rocks at the bottom of th...

"My Dance Recital "captures the preparation, rehearsals, fun, excitement, and nervousness that go into dance recitals by young girls and boys. This book is chock-a-block with novelty elements--pull-tabs, fabrics, wheels, flaps, and pop-ups (including one grand finale)--and features Maryann Cocca-Lef...

The leaves turn red, brown, and orange, then drift down from the trees. It is time to go apple picking and on hayrides at the county fair. Fall is finally here! With soft colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, LET IT FALL celebrates all the seasonal awe of autumn.

When make-believe Princess Jessica throws a royal ball, she delivers invitations to her loyal subjects, picks out her best ball gown, and even loses her slipper. If only her sister wasn't such a royal pain!

It's Valentines Day, and a little girl is making Valentines for her mom and dad. When the cards disappear, she tracks down the culprit--and gets a Valentine surprise herself! Full color.

"Sweet and simple. . . . A littlr girl who's convinced she always has bad luck has a wonderful birthday. . . . A positive first read all around".--, Booklist.