Alice Schertle

Alice Schertle is a renowned children's book author, having written over 40 books in her career. She was born in Pennsylvania and attended the University of Southern California, where she earned her degree. Before becoming an author, Schertle worked as a mother and an elementary school teacher, which likely contributed to her understanding of what types of stories and writing would resonate with young readers.

Many of Schertle's most famous works are known for their poetic nature. While she writes on a wide variety of topics, her writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and rhythmic flow. This is evident in some of her most popular books, such as "Little Blue Truck," "Little Blue Truck Leads the Way," and "All You Need for a Snowman." These books have become beloved by children and parents alike for their engaging stories and memorable language.

Schertle's work has been well-received by critics and readers alike. Many of her books have received awards and recognition, including multiple starred reviews from publications such as Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal. Her writing has been praised for its beauty, humor, and ability to capture the imagination of young readers.

Despite her success, Schertle remains a humble and dedicated author. She continues to write new books and engage with her readers, inspired by the joy that reading can bring to children. She currently resides in Plainfield, Massachusetts, where she continues to write and draw inspiration for her work.
Cathy And Company Books
# Title Year
1 Cathy And Company & The Nosy Neighbor 1980
2 Cathy And Company & Hank, The Horse 1980
3 Cathy And Company And Bumper The Bully 1980
4 Cathy and Company & the Green Ghost 1980
5 Cathy and Company & Mean Mr. Meeker 1980
6 Cathy and Company & the Double Dare 1980
Little Blue Truck Books
# Title Year
1 Little Blue Truck 2008
2 Little Blue Truck Leads the Way 2009
3 Little Blue Truck Farm Sticker Fun! 2013
4 Little Blue Truck's Christmas 2014
5 Little Blue Truck's Beep-Along Book 2015
6 Little Blue Truck's Halloween 2016
7 Little Blue Truck's Springtime 2018
8 Good Night, Little Blue Truck 2019
9 Little Blue Truck's Valentine 2020
10 Time for School, Little Blue Truck 2021
11 What Do You Say, Little Blue Truck? 2021
12 Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend 2022
13 Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book 2022
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 The Gorilla In The Hall 1977
2 The April Fool 1981
3 Hob Goblin and the Skeleton 1982
4 In My Treehouse 1983
5 Bim Dooley Makes His Move 1984
6 Good Night, Hattie, My Dearie, My Dove 1985
7 My Two Feet 1985
8 That Olive! 1986
9 Jeremy Bean's St. Patrick's Day 1987
10 Bill and the Google-Eyed Goblins 1987
11 Gus Wanders Off 1988
12 William and Grandpa 1989
13 That's What I Thought 1990
14 Witch Hazel 1991
15 Little Frog's Song 1992
16 How Now, Brown Cow? 1994
17 Down the Road 1995
18 Advice For A Frog 1995
19 Maisie 1995
20 Keepers Poetry 1996
21 A Lucky Thing 1999
22 I Am the Cat 1999
23 All You Need for a Snowman 2002
24 Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear 2003
25 When the Moon Is High 2003
26 The Skeleton in the Closet 2003
27 All You Need for a Beach 2004
28 1, 2, I Love You 2004
29 The Adventures of Old Bo Bear 2005
30 We 2007
31 Very Hairy Bear 2007
32 Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes 2009
33 Look Out, Jeremy Bean! 2009
34 An Anaconda Ate My Homework 2009
35 Such a Little Mouse 2015
36 Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy 2024