Bonnie Worth

  • 25

    Catalog books

  • 34

    Works

  • 1988 to 2025

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Bonnie Worth writes concise, engaging nonfiction for early readers, turning everyday topics into clear, approachable explanations. In One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent she traces the history and uses of coins with simple text and lively examples that help children connect counting and currency to real life.

Her style favors straightforward narration and concrete details, guiding young learners through concepts without unnecessary complexity. Through measured pacing and relatable scenarios, Worth’s book supports classroom lessons on money while encouraging curiosity about how small objects like coins carry stories of time and change.

Best Place To Start

Babe

Random House Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Easy-to-follow nonfiction picture books • Clear, rhythmic text for young readers • Simple concepts explained with humor

Genres and themes: Early learning nonfiction • Counting and money concepts • Humor and everyday life

Who this author is best for: Ideal for preschool and early elementary children learning counting, money basics, and simple nonfiction concepts through playful, readable text.

Start with One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent to see her clear, rhythmic approach to teaching counting and coins.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Babe

    Random House Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 64 pages.

  2. One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent

    Random House Books for Young Readers • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 48 pages.

  3. Babe: Going Quackers (Stepping Stone Book)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  4. Babe: Pigs and Robbers (Stepping Stone Book)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

  5. Let's Play Peek-A-Boo (First Little Golden Book)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 24 pages.

  6. If I Ran the Horse Show

    Random House Children's Books • 2025 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2025 • 48 pages.

  7. Once upon a Mastodon

    Random House Children's Books • 2025 • quick commitment

  8. Oh Say Can You Say Di-No-saur?

    Random House Children's Books • 2019 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2019 • 48 pages.

  9. I Can Go to Preschool (Muppet Babies Big Steps Book)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1997 • commitment varies by edition

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

  10. Bye-Bye, Boo Boo (Golden Naptime Tale)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1996 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996.

How The Picks Compare

  • One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent is the easier short commitment, while Babe asks for more reading time up front.
  • Babe gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent leans later in the catalog.

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