Books by Jessica Harper
The Crabby Cook Cookbook
Paperback, 276 pages
ISBN: 9780761155263 (0761155260)
Published by Workman Publishing
“How do you cook for a family of picky eaters and still stay sane?”
A combination of stories, strategies, humor and 137 go-to recipes, The Crabby Cook Cookbook is the book for anyone who does not always experience the “Joy Of Cooking.”
– Ruth Reichl
“I love this book!”
Jessica’s humor and her expertise in the kitchen shine through on every page! Now that I have the manifesto, I can take pride in my own crabbiness!”
– Valerie Bertinelli
“This book is too much fun”
You stand in the kitchen laughing when you should be cooking. These recipes aren’t just easy, they’re really good. I’ll gladly eat at Jessica Harper’s house any night of the week.
– Ruth Reichl
I Barfed On Mrs. Kenly
Third in the “Uh-oh, Cleo” series!
“A natural choice for those readers bounding into the world of beginning chapter books.”
– School Library Journal
Description:
An icky uh-oh moment makes for an entertaining story.
Cleo has been bonked on the head by an avalanche of toys and had to wear underwear for a hat in a snowstorm, but nothing compares to the trauma of barfing on Mrs. Kenly’s fur coat. On the way to a birthday party, a combination of carsickness and too many pancakes turns Cleo green in the face, and before anything can be done, her friend?s mom?s fancy coat is a big, barfy mess. Cleo has never been so mortified, but kind grown-ups and good friends soon make her feel as if nothing even happened.
Underpants On My Head
Second in the “Uh-oh, Cleo” series!
“Cleo Small tells the hilarious story (based on the author’s real life) of her five siblings, two parents and a mountain hike on Mount Baldy. The hike…ends with spare sets of underwear finding a new purpose: warming heads!”
– Kirkus Review
Uh-Oh, Cleo
Uh-Oh, Cleo is a great combination of humor, family-life drama, and clever writing. Harper’s… poignant chapter book is a delight.
– JoAnn Fruchtman (The Children’s Bookstore, Baltimore, Maryland)
Everything is better with a song-even stitches!
“Enjoy an ordinary Saturday morning mixed with fun, chaos, and a mishap… A clever chapter book filled with songs to make anyone smile!”
– Alexandra Uhl (A Whale Of A Tale Children’s Bookshoppe, Irvine, California)
Look out Junie B. and Judy Moody, here comes Cleo Small in Uh-oh, Cleo!
“There are plenty of giggles to share in this delightfully charming book. Cleo is an eight-year-old that I would love to hang out with and I can’t wait for her next adventure!”
– Kathleen March (Anderson’s Bookshop, Downer’s Grove, Illinois)
A Place Called Kindergarten
In this endearing story…
“Tommy’s enthusiasm for his first day of school… will send a reassuring message to would-be kindergarteners.”
– Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
A perennial topic gets a new perspective.
“A must for those awaiting the return of their own kindergartener.”
– Kirkus Reviews
I Like Where I Am
Description:
Moving is tough. Especially when you like your house and you like your school, and you live real close to a swimming pool. And your best friend lives just around the block. Why move to a place called Little Rock, anyway?
But moving happens, like it or not. And guess what? Things can work out better than you expected, just as they do in this gently humorous and reassuring story.
Lizzy’s Ups and Downs
Description
The Harper sisters show a school day’s ups and downs with verve and warmth. The doings of Lizzy, Ruby, Claire, and Ray will give you lots to talk over-and lots to laugh about too!
Lizzy’s Do’s and Don’ts
With keen insight and a comic touch, Harper spearheads the elemental truth of parenting.
“Amid the squabbles and strife is the steadfast love a parent and child share.”
– Kirkus Reviews
Description
It seemed to Lizzy, all her mother ever said was DON’T! Will she ever say DO?
Four Boys Named Jordan
Description
When four boys in one class all have the same name, taking attendance is a mess, asking for scissors is overwhelming, and don’t even think about what can go wrong on the playground. Being in class with four Jordans is enough to drive anyone crazy!
I’m Not Going To Chase The Cat Today
Description
Jessica and her sister, illustrator Lindsay Harper duPont (who also designs all of Jessica’s CD covers), collaborate to bring you I’m Not Going To Chase the Cat Today. The dog who chased the cat who chased the mouse who chased the lady invites you into the story to see, just who is chasing whom today!
Nora’s Room
Description
It’s another book from Jessica Harper and her sister, Lindsay Harper duPont. What’s going on in Nora’s Room? Is it a moose on the loose? Is it a game of duck, duck goose? Read it and find out!
I Forgot My Shoes
Description
You’d forget your head if it wasn’t attached? Well, imagine what happens when the whole family is having one of those days. Mom dashes out of the house without her purse, and Dad leaves his coat behind. It must be catching, because the school bus forgets to pick up the kids, and the soccer team forgets how to play. But worst of all, the little girl of the family forgets something very essential: her shoes. Will tomorrow be any better?
Award-winning composer/performer Jessica Harper brings us rollicking verse to accompany Kathy Osborn’s richly colored, lively artwork in a collaboration that reminds us that today’s hectic pace will turn into the opportunity of a new day tomorrow.