Janet Halfmann
65 books
Biography
Janet Halfmann is an award-winning children’s author who strives to make her books come alive for young readers and listeners. She has written more than thirty books, both fiction and nonfiction.
Her Civil War era nonfiction picture book, "Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story" (Lee & Low Books, 2008), was named an Honor Book by the Society of School Librarians International and included in the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. Her fiction picture book, "Little Skink’s Tail" (Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007), received top honors in the Mom’s Choice Awards, being chosen one of three Best Children’s Books for 2009. The book also won the Teacher’s Choice Award from Learning Magazine and Best Overall Book and Best Picture Book honors from the Florida Publishers Association.
Before becoming a children’s author, Janet was a daily newspaper reporter, children’s magazine editor, and a creator of coloring and activity books for Golden Books. She is the mother of four and the grandmother of four. When Janet isn’t writing, she enjoys gardening, exploring nature, visiting living history museums, and spending time with her family. She grew up on a farm in Michigan and now lives in South Milwaukee, WI.
Her Civil War era nonfiction picture book, "Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story" (Lee & Low Books, 2008), was named an Honor Book by the Society of School Librarians International and included in the Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year. Her fiction picture book, "Little Skink’s Tail" (Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007), received top honors in the Mom’s Choice Awards, being chosen one of three Best Children’s Books for 2009. The book also won the Teacher’s Choice Award from Learning Magazine and Best Overall Book and Best Picture Book honors from the Florida Publishers Association.
Before becoming a children’s author, Janet was a daily newspaper reporter, children’s magazine editor, and a creator of coloring and activity books for Golden Books. She is the mother of four and the grandmother of four. When Janet isn’t writing, she enjoys gardening, exploring nature, visiting living history museums, and spending time with her family. She grew up on a farm in Michigan and now lives in South Milwaukee, WI.
Books by Janet Halfmann
Grandma's Window
Grandma's Window
How Can We Be Kind?
¡Hurra a Los Hermanos Mayores!
Caterpillar's Surprise
The Clothesline Code
Who Is Singing?
Yay for Big Brothers!
Bobby-Dazzler of a Pouch!
Bobby-Dazzler of a Pouch!
Story of Civil War Hero Robert
Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls
Midnight teacher
Midnight teacher
Good Night Little Sea Otter (Navajo/English) (English and Navaho Edition)
Grandma is a slowpoke
Grandma is a slowpoke
Animal teachers
Animal teachers
Los pelajes y las plumas
Boa noite, Lontrinha do Mar
Eggs 1 2 3
Good night, Little Sea Otter
Home in the cave
Pw Zoo Tus Me Ntshuab Good Night Little Sea Otter
Seven Miles To Freedom The Robert Smalls Story
Alligator at Saw Grass Road )
Alligator at Saw Grass Road - a Smithsonian's Backyard Book
Dolphin's Rescue
Garter Snake at Willow Creek
Garter Snake at Willow Creek L
Garter Snake at Willow Creek Lane
Pelican's Catch - a Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Book
Lexile Set
Little Black Ant on Park Street
horizonte del Oso Polar
horizonte del Oso Polar
Seven Miles to Freedom
Hermit Crab's Home
Little Skink's Tail
Canada Goose at Cat Tail Lane
Canada Goose at Cattail Lane with Cassette
Canada Goose Cattail Lane
Davey & Goliath
Davey & Goliath Color & Activity #1
Davey & Goliath Color & Activity #2
Davey & Goliath: The Winner
Mongoose
Nature's Predators - Lizards (Nature's Predators)
Nature's Predators - Mongoose (Nature's Predators)
Pelican's catch
Plant Tricksters
Red Bat at Sleep Hollow Lane
Red bat at Sleepy Hollow Lane
Fun with Senses
Nature's Predators - Scorpions (Nature's Predators)
Peanuts (Let's Investigate (Mankato, Minn.).) (Let's Investigate (Mankato, Minn.).)
Skyscrapers (Structures (Mankato, Minn.).)
Fun with First Words
Let's Go on a Picnic (Color and Carry)
Life in a Tree (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.) (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.)
Life in the Sea (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.) (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.)
Life Under a Stone (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.) (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.)
Things to Do with Pooh
Life in a Tide Pool (Halfmann, Janet. Lifeviews.)
Life under a stone
Theaters (Designing the Future) (Designing the Future)
Ants (Bugs (Mankato, Minn.).)
Greek Temples (Designing the Future)
Life in the Sea (Lifeviews)
Life in the Sea (Lifeviews)
The Bugbook
Narwhal unicorn of the sea
Narwhal unicorn of the sea
Fun with Opposites