Margaret Hillert
Author · 74 books
Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.
Series
Books
What Am I?
1950
Come Play with Me
1950
The Little Cowboy and the Big Cowboy
1950
Dear Dragon Goes to the Beach
2015
Dear Dragon Goes to the Dentist
2013
The Witch Who Went for a Walk
1981
Cookie House
1978
Dear Dragon Goes to the Hospital
2013
Birthday Car
1950
Little puff
1950
Cinderella at the Ball
1950
Take a Walk Johnny
1950
It's Halloween, Dear Dragon
1950
Little Red Riding Hood
1950
Play, Play, Play Dear Dragon
2009
City Fun
1950
Pinocchio
1981
Dear Dragon Goes to the Firehouse
2010
The Cow That Got Her Wish
1982
Four Good Friends
1950
Let's Go, Dear Dragon
1981
Why We Have Thanksgiving
1950
It's Spring, Dear Dragon
2009
Dear Dragon Helps Out
2012
Happy Easter, Dear Dragon
1950
What's in the Pond, Dear Dragon?
2013
The Three Bears
1950
What's in the Sky, Dear Dragon?
2013
The Little Runaway
1950
It's Groundhog Day, Dear Dragon
2012
Let's Have a Play
1950
It's Summer, Dear Dragon
2009
Up, Up, Up, Dear Dragon
2012
Who Feels Sad, Dear Dragon?
2017
The Funny Baby
1950
It's Fall, Dear Dragon
2009
It's Winter, Dear Dragon
2009
Magic Beans
1950
Where Is Dear Dragon?
2012
Dear Dragon Grows a Garden
2013
Tom Thumb
1950
Up, Up, and Away
1950
Merry Christmas, Dear Dragon
1950
Who Feels Mad, Dear Dragon?
2017
The Ball Book
1950
Dear Dragon Eats Out
2014
Dear Dragon's Day with Father
2008
Snow Baby, the
1969
Three Goats
1963
The Three Little Pigs
1950
Away Go the Boats
1950
Dear Dragon Goes to the Bank
2012
It's Circus Time, Dear Dragon
1950
I Like Things
1950
The Little Cookie
1950
Circus Fun
1950
It's Bedtime, Dear Dragon
2012
Boy and the Goats, the
1950
Go to Sleep, Dear Dragon
1950
Fun Days
1950
A House for Little Red
1950
The Funny Ride
1950
The Magic Nutcracker
1950
Dear Dragon Goes to the Library
2008
Who Feels Happy, Dear Dragon?
2017
Dear Dragon Goes Camping
2010
It's St. Patrick's Day, Dear Dragon
2008
What Is It?
1950
Dear Dragon Goes to the Aquarium
2015
Play Ball
1950
It's a Good Game, Dear Dragon
2009
Happy Birthday, Dear Dragon
1950
The Golden Goose
1950
Dear Dragon's Colors,1, 2, 3
2010
