Books written by Nancy Carlson

I Don't Like to Read!

Henry the mouse likes everything about first grade except reading, but with some extra help at school and home, he is delightfully surprised.
Henry's Show and Tell

Henry likes kindergarten. He gets to paint pictures, sing songs, and learn his letters and numbers. But there's one thing Henry doesn't like: show and tell! His legs get all shaky and he's too shy to speak.
My Family Is Forever

Provides a touching story about an interracial adoption as a young girl tells of her journey aboard an airplane to meet her adoptive relatives where, despite their different appearances, she is embraced by her new surroundings and finds a ...
Think Happy!

Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don’t feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!
Think Happy!

Various animals illustrate the importance of keeping a positive outlook.
Sit Still!

Nancy Carlson's lively, cheerful illustrations and her trademark sense of humor provide warm reassurance in the funny and inspirational story that will speak to squirmy kids everywhere.
Loudmouth George Earns His Allowance

So George comes up with a brilliant plan. He convinces his brothers to do his chores for him in exchange for taking them to the movies-after all, they'll surely be too tired to go after all the work!
Loudmouth George and the Fishing Trip

Invited to join Harriet and her family on a fishing trip, George is compiled to brag about his past piscatory prowess. When he actually hooks a fish during the outing...
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-grade Bully

The first day of school can be scary enough as it is without a bully stealing your lunch!
Loudmouth George and the Cornet (Revised Edition)

Loudmouth George has just started playing the coronet and he’s awful!
Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully, 2nd Edition

The first day of school can be scary enough as it is without a bully stealing your lunch!
Harriet's Halloween Candy

For use in schools and libraries only. Harriet learns the hard way that sharing her Halloween candy makes her feel much better than eating it all herself.
Harriet's Halloween Candy, 2nd Edition

Hariet's hilarious—and tummy-aching—solution will delight everyone who reads this comical tale of a hard lesson learned. This 20th anniversary edition of a Halloween classic is now in a larger format.
Harriet's Recital (Revised Edition)

Harriet overcomes her stage fright and dances successfully and proudly at her ballet recital.
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat

Christmas is coming, and for Harriet and George that can only mean one thing: Ms. Hoozit is making fruitcake!
Harriet and the Garden (Revised Edition)

Harriet and her pals are playing baseball in the park near Mrs.
Henry's Amazing Imagination

When Henry's imagination gets mixed up with the truth during show and tell, his teacher suggests that he write and illustrate his own stories.
Smile a Lot!

And you'll pull through! In this appealing new offering from best-selling author/illustrator Nancy Carlson, a determined little frog discovers that even when you don't want to, smiling can make any situation better.
Louanne Pig in The Perfect Family, 2nd Edition

Louanne’s an only child.