Ann Whitford Paul Books in Order
Ann Whitford Paul is a renowned author of 19 award-winning picture books, including the beloved 'Twas the Late Night of Christmas. With a lifelong passion for Christmas, she often finds herself overwhelmed by the holiday's chaos, inspiring her to create stories that capture the magic of this special time of year. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University School of Social Work, Ann discovered her love for writing picture books while reading to her four children at bedtime. Now, she draws inspiration from her three grandchildren and shares her expertise through teaching picture book writing at UCLA Extension. When not writing or teaching, Ann enjoys the simple pleasures of life, including listening to her cat purr and watching nature unfold. Visit her website at www.annwhitfordpaul.net to learn more about her work and connect with her.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Ann Whitford Paul
- #1AmazonIf Animals Kissed Good Night(2008)
- #2AmazonIf Animals Said I Love You(2017)
- #3AmazonIf Animals Celebrated Christmas(2018)
- #4AmazonIf Animals Went to School(2019)
- #5AmazonIf Animals Gave Thanks(2020)
- #6AmazonIf Animals Tried to Be Kind(2021)
- #7AmazonIf Animals Trick-or-Treated(2022)
- #8AmazonIf Animals Went to Work(2023)
- #9AmazonIf Animals Celebrated Easter(2025)
- #10AmazonIf Animals Loved Books(2025)
- #1AmazonEight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet(1991)
- #2AmazonShadows Are About(1992)
- #3AmazonHello Toes! Hello Feet!(1998)
- #4AmazonEverything to Spend the Night: From A to Z(1999)
- #5AmazonAll By Herself(1999)
- #6AmazonSilly Sadie, Silly Samuel(2001)
- #7AmazonLittle Monkey Says Good Night(2003)
- #8AmazonManana, Iguana(2004)
- #9AmazonHop! Hop! Hop!(2005)
- #10AmazonFiesta Fiasco(2007)
- #11AmazonCount on Culebra: Go from 1 to 10 in Spanish(2008)
- #12AmazonSnail's Good Night(2008)
- #13AmazonTortuga in Trouble(2009)
- #14AmazonWord Builder(2009)
- #15Amazon'Twas the Late Night of Christmas(2013)
- #16AmazonWho Loves Little Lemur?(2021)
About Ann Whitford Paul
Ann Whitford Paul is a renowned author of 19 award-winning picture books, including the beloved 'Twas the Late Night of Christmas. With a lifelong passion for Christmas, she often finds herself overwhelmed by the holiday's chaos, inspiring her to create stories that capture the magic of this special time of year. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University School of Social Work, Ann discovered her love for writing picture books while reading to her four children at bedtime. Now, she draws inspiration from her three grandchildren and shares her expertise through teaching picture book writing at UCLA Extension. When not writing or teaching, Ann enjoys the simple pleasures of life, including listening to her cat purr and watching nature unfold. Visit her website at www.annwhitfordpaul.net to learn more about her work and connect with her.
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