Mona Gansberg Hodgson

  • 17

    Catalog books

  • 12

    Works

  • 1998 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Mona Gansberg Hodgson writes gentle, picture-book stories set in a small-world desert where animal friends face everyday puzzles. Her book Sticky Statues follows familiar critters through a sticky, silly dilemma, blending simple humor with scenes children recognize and enjoy during shared reading.

Hodgson’s pages favor clear rhythms and playful problem-solving, inviting young listeners to anticipate outcomes and join in the fun. Sticky Statues showcases her knack for pacing and repetition, making it a dependable choice for storytime and for kids practicing language and social moments.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Desert Critter Friends picture books • Gentle humor and everyday mishaps • Simple, child-friendly illustrations

Genres and themes: Children's picture book • Humor • Friendship • Everyday adventures

Who this author is best for: Short, gently funny picture stories for preschoolers and early readers who enjoy animal characters and mild slapstick.

Start with Sticky Statues (Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 9) to sample the series' tone and pacing.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Sticky Statues (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 9.)

    Concordia Pub House • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 48 pages.

  2. Prairie song

    WaterBrook Press • 2013 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Two brides too many

    WaterBrook Press • 2009 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2009 • 308 pages.

  4. Goofy Glasses (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 10.)

    Concordia Pub House • 2000 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  5. I Wonder What I Can Give God (I Wonder Series)

    Concordia Pub House • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 32 pages.

  6. Campout Capers (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 8.)

    Concordia Pub House • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 48 pages.

  7. Clubhouse Surprises (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 5.)

    Concordia Pub House • 1999 • quick commitment

  8. Desert Detectives (Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 6.)

    Concordia Pub House • 1999 • quick commitment

  9. Jumping Jokers (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 7.)

    Concordia Pub House • 1999 • quick commitment

  10. Friendly Differences (Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 1.)

    Concordia Pub House • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 48 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sticky Statues (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 9.) is the easier short commitment, while Prairie song asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sticky Statues (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 9.) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Prairie song leans later in the catalog.
  • Two brides too many is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Sticky Statues (Hodgson, Mona Gansberg, Desert Critter Friends, Bk. 9.).

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