MAGGIE AND THE MONSTER, (3-6)
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola,
G.P. Putnam's
Summer, 2007

Maggie decides to confront the hairy-footed monster who visits her room every night.

"Winthrop's Maggie is a spunky and confident kid who'll surely inspire other youngsters to face their fears." - Publisher's Weekly

THE RED-HOT RATTOONS (Ages 9+)
illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Henry Holt, 2003
A rollicking fun-filled adventure, The Red-Hot Rattoons tells the story of a band of lovable characters whose loyalty to one another in times of danger proves more important than their dreams of fame and glory.

THE CASTLE IN THE ATTIC, (8-12),
Holiday House, 1985
Junior Literary Guild, 1985
Bantam Skylark edition, 1986
Irish Edition, 1992
Winner of the 1987 Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award and the 1989 California Young Reader Award
Unabridged Audio Book, Listening Library, 1996
(ALA Notable Recording)
An enthralling story of magic and adventure which weaves the everyday problems of growing up into the age-old battle between good and evil.
"An absorbing fantasy...suspense and colorful details make the story special." - Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 0823405796
Audio ISBN: 0807277878

THE BATTLE FOR THE CASTLE, (ages 10 up)
Holiday House, 1993
Bantam Paperback, 1994
Unabridged Audio Book, Listening Library, 1997 (AlA Notable Recording)
As twelve year old William battles to save the castle, he discovers that there is more than one way to become a hero.
"a beautifully blended mixture of fantasy and adventure" - Booklist

ISBN: 0823410102
Audio ISBN: 0807281891

DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT
Winslow Press, 2001
In the early 1930's, the Great Depression touched every corner of the country. One quarter of the workers in America didn't have jobs. Banks in thirty-eight states had closed their doors, and many others were about to collapse.

Imagine a girl named Emma Bartoletti who lived in a Massachusetts mill town. Imagine that Emma wrote to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and that the president wrote back.

MARATHON MIRANDA, (8-12),
Holiday House, 1979,
Bantam, 1981
Viking Puffin,1990
Miranda, inspired by an enthusiastic jogger named Phoebe, builds her health and her confidence.
"...sensitively developed story..." - Booklist

MIRANDA IN THE MIDDLE, (8-12),
Holiday House, 1980
Bantam, 1982
Junior Literary Guild, 1980
Viking Puffin, 1990
In the midst of several confusing situations, Miranda must learn to be honest with herself and those around her.
"A delightful book with warmth and humor." - Children's Book Review Service

BELINDA'S HURRICANE, (7-11),
Illustrated by Wendy Watson
Dutton, 1984
Viking Penguin paperback, 1989
A serious storm turns Belinda's visit to her grandmother's into an adventure, and an important lesson in human nature.
"...a moving, delightful story..." - Booklist

LUKE'S BULLY, (7-10),
Illustrated by Pat Grant Porter,
Viking\Penguin, Summer, 1990
Paperback Edition, 1992
Luke, tormented by Arthur the bully, makes a new friend when
"Engaging, readable encouragement to examine why people act as they do ...... .Booklist

WALKING AWAY, (10 up),
Illustrated by Noelle Massena,
Harper and Row, 1973
Dell paperback, 1977
Emily and her grandfather have a special bond that is tested one summer when her best friend, Nina, comes to visit.
...... a muted, moving view of age, death, change and incomparability." -Kirkus Review

THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Delacorte Books, ISBN # 0-385-90855-5

THE BIGGEST PARADE
Henry Holt Books, ISBN # 0-8050-7685-9

SQUASHED IN THE MIDDLE (Ages 5-9)
Illustrated by Pat Cummings
Henry Holt, 2005
"Beginning with the up-close, downcast face on the jacket, this direct picture book personalizes the frustration of a middle child wanting to be heard. Daisy's courage surprises her family into finally understanding how she feels. Cummings' recognizable robust style and intense palette give Daisy and her African American family a modern, familiar look."
                 -Booklist, Starred Review

ISBN: 0805064974

DOG SHOW (Ages 4-8)
Illustrated by Mark Ulriksen
Henry Holt, 2004
"Winthrop weaves a gentle tale about appreciating one's uniqueness and spices it with an air of dry wit. Ulriksen matches the mood with droll, kickily colored acrylic paintings of man and his best friend...Fred's wry expressions, relayed via sleepy eyes, low-hanging ears and expressive mouth could well take Best in Show."
                 -Publishers Weekly
A Selection of the Children's Book of the Month Club
ISBN: 0-8050-7111-3

DUMPY LA RUE (4-9)
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Henry Holt, 2001
Dumpy the pig ignores all naysayers and gets the whole barnyard dancing.

SHOES, (3-6),
Illustrated by William Joyce
Harper and Row, 1986,
Junior Literary Guild, 1986
British Edition, March, 1987
Trophy Paperback, Spring, 1988
Big Book, Teacher's Edition, 1993
Board Book Edition, 1995
Audio Cassette Edition, 1996
"Preschool story hour groups will be clapping hands and checking out each other's footwear after hearing this rollicking paean to shoes." - Starred Review, School Library Journal

DANCING GRANNY (Ages 3-6)
illustrated by Salvatore Murdocca
Marshall Cavendish, 2003
How can Granny refuse a nighttime party at the zoo? The lion has combed his hair, the elephant has had a bath, and all of the animals are expecting her!

After some gentle coaxing, Granny dons her purple dancing sneakers and is off to a magical moonlit party complete with waltzing bears and rhinos who rhumba before returning home with her very special granddaughter.

With simple rhymes, a rollicking pace and exuberant illustrations, DANCING GRANNY is sure to inspire some tapping toes while reminding us at the same time what a big difference one little girl can make in Granny's life!

HALLOWEEN HATS (Ages 4-8)
illustrated by Sue Truesdell
Henry Holt, 2002
It's Halloween night! Bats and witches, ghosts and goblins march down the street to a great big Halloween party.

They make a circle, and suddenly, Halloween hats are everywhere!

The bouncy rhythm and exuberant pictures will make the reader want to pick up a hat and join the parade.

PROMISES (4-8)
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin
Clarion, 2000
A little girl learns to deal with her mother's illness.

AS THE CROW FLIES, (5-9)
Illustrated by Joan Sandin
Clarion, 1998
Michael's dad lives seven states away and Michael misses him. But when his father comes to visit, Michael learns something new about his dad and himself.

BEAR AND MRS. DUCK, (4-8),
Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House, September, 1988,
Book of the Month Club, 1989
Paperback Edition, 1990
When Nora must leave Bear with Mrs. Duck the baby-sitter for the afternoon, Bear learns that it can be fun to play with someone new.
"Ideal for children suffering from baby-sitter fears and enjoyable just as a warmly presented story." - Booklist

BEAR'S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE, (4-8)
Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House, 1991
British Edition, 1992
During a game of hide and seek with Mrs. Duck, Bear peeks in the Christmas closet.
"A loving and sensitive treatment of an often faced dilemma with a sweet holiday flavor." - Booklist

BEAR AND ROLY-POLY, (4-8)
Illustrated by Patience Brewster
Holiday House,1996
Book of the Month Club, 1996
Trumpet Book Club, 1997
When Nora brings a new baby sister home, Bear is in for a BIG surprise.
"Charming illustrations and believable characters make this ... story right on target." - School Library Journal

SLOPPY KISSES, (4-8),
Illustrated by Anne Burgess
Macmillan, 1980
Junior Literary Guild, 1981
Viking/Penguin paperback
England, Fall, 1984
Aladdin paperback, Fall, 1990
Emmy-Lou comes to realize that "kissing is for everybody."
"Warmth, sensitivity and humor...." - Booklist

SLEDDING, (3-6),
Illustrated by Sarah Wilson
Harper and Row, 1989,
IBM Audio Edition, 1993
Whirl along with two young sledders as they bang and bump, slither and flop down a snowy hill.
"A short celebration in rhyme ... A welcome addition to the limited number of picture books with a winter theme." - School Library Journal

ASLEEP IN A HEAP, (4-8),
Illustrated by Mary Morgan,
Holiday House, 1993
The story of a very awake little girl, and her very sleepy family's attempt to put her to bed.
"This bath-time hit radiates universal warmth." - Booklist

I'M THE BOSS, (4-8)
Illustrated by Mary Morgan,
Holiday House, 1993
Julia feels bossed around by everyone, so she searches for a way to be the boss herself.
"A winning story that can't miss with little ones." - Booklist

LIZZIE AND HAROLD, (4-8),
Illustrated by Martha Weston
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1986
Weekly Reader Book Club Edition, 1986
Lizzie wants a best friend, but Harold won't do because he's a boy.
"A beautifully handled story ... an ideal book for story hours and picture book collections." - School Library Journal

THE BEST FRIENDS CLUB, (4-8),
Illustrated by Martha Weston
A Lizzie and Harold Story,
Lothrop Lee and Shepard, Spring, 1989
Lizzie must learn how to share her new best friend with others.
"The story is well plotted and... makes a nice point about possessiveness." - Booklist

TOUGH EDDIE, (4-8),
Illustrated by Lillian Hoban
Dutton, 1984
Junior Literary Guild, 1984
British edition, 1988
Eddie is afraid he will be teased for having a dollhouse until he realizes that he can share it and still be tough in the eyes of his friends.
"An endearing story with a subtle meaning that alert children won't miss." - Publishers Weekly

KATHARINE'S DOLL, (4-8),
Illustrated by Marylin Hafner
Dutton, 1983
Junior Literary Guild, 1983
British edition, 1988
Dutton paperback, 1991
Katharine and Molly argue over Charlotte, a new doll, but after some lonely hours, the girls decide that dolls can be best friends.
"Winthrop's ... innovative touch holds the reader's interest in the tense doings." - Publisher's Weekly

A VERY NOISY GIRL, (4-8),
Illustrated by Ellen Weiss
Holiday House, 1991
When Elizabeth's mother asks her to stop making so much noise, Elizabeth decides to teach her mother a lesson.
"...Preschoolers and their parents will identify with the characters and the situation." - School Library Journal

ARE YOU SAD, MAMA?, (4-8),
Illustrated by Donna Diamond,
Harper and Row, 1979
The story of a little girl who tries everything she can think of to make her mother happy, finally succeeding with the simplest of gestures.
"...quiet and poignant, an understated portrayal of intimate mother-child sharing." - ALA Booklist

POTBELLIED POSSUMS, (6-9),
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock,
Holiday House, 1977
Otto sneers at his sister's garbage eating habits, but depends on her in the dark. Through the rumbling of their respective stomachs, each comes to understand the other.
"...(Winthrop) puts her sense of fun to work in (this) story ...."- Publisher's Weekly

THAT'S MINE, (3-6),
Illustrated by Emily McCully,
Holiday House 1976
Sister and brother argue over blocks, until they realize that a taller, more impressive castle will come from cooperation.
"...amusingly told and a lesson in sharing." - Publishers Weekly

I THINK HE LIKES ME, (4-8),
Illustrated by Denise Saldutti,
Harper and Row, 1980
Eliza finally gets the chance to prove that she can be trusted around her new baby brother.
"...the story has built in appeal..." - School Library Journal

KNOCK, KNOCK, WHO'S THERE, a novel, (12 up)
Holiday House, 1978
Dell Paperback, 1980
Sam, Michael, and their alcoholic mother struggle separately and together with the crippling grief they feel after Pa's death.
"Focuses, with genuine feeling, on the bleakly realistic scenes of life with an alcoholic parent." -Kirkus Reviews

A LITTLE DEMONSTRATION OF AFFECTION, (12 up),
Harper and Row, 1975
Dell, 1977
translated into Norwegian, Finnish, German)
1960-1975, School Library Journal Best of the Best
Jenny and her brother Charley discover each other one crazy summer.
"...involving novel perceptibly probes often ignored nuances in family relationships." - School Library Journal
"...an extremely valuable book." -New York Times Book Review

A CHILD IS BORN, The Christmas Story, (all ages)
Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak,
Holiday House, 1983
A dignified retelling of the events of Christ's birth.
"A striking, elegant book that should provide a rich story experience for the Christmas season." - Booklist

HE IS RISEN, The Easter Story, (all ages)
Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak,
Holiday House, 1985
An adaptation of the traditional story, simply and faithfully retold.

VASILISSA THE BEAUTIFUL, (6-9)
A Russian Folk Tale,
Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin
HarperCollins,1991
Paperback Edition, 1994
"A Russian Cinderella," this is a story of adventure, magic, and one girl's triumph over evil
"Lively with entertaining incident." - The Kirkus Review

THE LITTLE HUMPBACKED HORSE,(6-9)
A Russian Tale
Illustrated by Alexander Koshkin
Clarion, 1997
In this classic Russian story, simple, happy-go-lucky Ivan is sent on many a perilous adventure until, with the help of a magical little horse, his kindness triumphs over greed.
"Listeners will revel in this story of a friendship." - Starred Review, School Library Journal

JOURNEY TO THE BRIGHT KINGDOM, (7-11)
Illustrated by Charles Mikolaycak
Holiday House, 1979,
Scholastic Teachers Ed., 1980
This adaptation of a Japanese folktale tells the story of Kiyo, and her mother who is blind, and of a courageous journey to the bright kingdom.

ISLAND JUSTICE (Adult Fiction)
William Morrow, 1998
Maggie Hammond goes to live in a small coastal village in New England when she inherits a Victorian house from her godmother. There she discovers an insular community closed to outsiders and jealous of its own secrets. Slowly but inexorably, Maggie becomes aware of a private curse that the townspeople are unable to conceal, and which threatens to destroy their home.

IN MY MOTHER'S HOUSE (Adult Fiction)
Doubleday, 1998
A compelling novel of mothers and daughters torn apart by loss and twisted emotions, In My Mother's House sweeps from the brownstones of turn-of-the-century New York to the stately farmlands of Connecticut, to explore a woman's shame, a family's deceit, and a final act of love.