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

  • #1
    If Animals Kissed Good Night(2008)
    Amazon
  • #2
    If Animals Said I Love You(2017)
    Amazon
  • #3
    If Animals Celebrated Christmas(2018)
    Amazon
  • #4
    If Animals Went to School(2019)
    Amazon
  • #5
    If Animals Gave Thanks(2020)
    Amazon
  • #6
    If Animals Tried to Be Kind(2021)
    Amazon
  • #7
    If Animals Trick-or-Treated(2022)
    Amazon
  • #8
    If Animals Went to Work(2023)
    Amazon
  • #9
    If Animals Celebrated Easter(2025)
    Amazon
  • #10
    If Animals Loved Books(2025)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork (With: Michael McCurdy)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication(2009)
    Amazon
  • #3
    World Make Way(2018)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Eight Hands Round: A Patchwork Alphabet(1991)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Shadows Are About(1992)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Hello Toes! Hello Feet!(1998)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Everything to Spend the Night: From A to Z(1999)
    Amazon
  • #5
    All By Herself(1999)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Silly Sadie, Silly Samuel(2001)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Little Monkey Says Good Night(2003)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Manana, Iguana(2004)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Hop! Hop! Hop!(2005)
    Amazon
  • #10
    Fiesta Fiasco(2007)
    Amazon
  • #11
    Count on Culebra: Go from 1 to 10 in Spanish(2008)
    Amazon
  • #12
    Snail's Good Night(2008)
    Amazon
  • #13
    Tortuga in Trouble(2009)
    Amazon
  • #14
    Word Builder(2009)
    Amazon
  • #15
    'Twas the Late Night of Christmas(2013)
    Amazon
  • #16
    Who Loves Little Lemur?(2021)
    Amazon

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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