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Della Ross Ferreri Children's Author
                                                Della Ross Ferreri                     Children's Author

Picture Books and Board Books

I'm excited to share the delightful cover art for my new picture book, THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT

                   

A group of adventurous mice decides the family buffet is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, as long as they can avoid the family cat.

 

Rhyming text and lively artwork bring this tasty treat to life. THE MOUSE BUFFET: A CHRISTMAS TREAT makes the perfect holiday read-aloud for ages 4-8!


A daddy-daughter bedtime romp for babies and toddlers who love to play with their stuffed animals before settling in for a good night's sleep.

 

For ages 0-3.

 

(Beaming Books, 2019)

HUGGLE WUGGLE, BEDTIME SNUGGLE was named a finalist in the board book category of the 2019 CYBILS Awards.  

 

A lift-the-flap board book to help children discover the blessings all around them. Sweet, engaging illustrations!

 

For ages 2-5

 

(WorthyKids, 2020)

 

 

A delightful board book for new parents to share with their baby. Sweet rhyming text and adorable illustrations. 

 

For ages 0-2.

 

(Beaming Books, 2019)

Perfect for baby showers or baptisms. 

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love trucks and adventure!

When Max suggests putting on a circus, Francine immediately appoints herself the star of the show and designates Max as the assistant. Francine juggles balls, tames tigers and rides a wild stallion. Max begs to participate, but Francine refuses to give up center stage. When Max gets fed up and jumps into the ring, they try to one-up each other with disastrous results. Through argument, compromise and imaginative play, they eventually come together to put on the best circus ever! 

 

Illustrated by the talented Tony Weinstock, this is a humorous look at sibling rivalry for ages 4-8! Unfortunately this book is out of print and only available directly from the author.

STAR OF THE SHOW was named A Bank Street CBC Best Children's Book of the Year for 2010 for ages 5-8.

It's time to make that move to a big kid bed, but one little boy feels a teensy bit intimidated. The bed is so big and empty. Who better to fill the space than his endearing and cuddly stuffed animal friends. But when his bed is full, will there be enough room for him?

 

Illustrated by the talented Capucine Mazille, this is a fun book about adjusting to a new bed for ages 2-5!

Unfortunately this book is out of print, but please see if your library has a copy!

Beginning Readers

After making a bird feeder for a school project, a young Latino boy discovers his creation attracts some unwanted attention. 

Children create a sidewalk picnic through imaginative play.

Stories and Poems in Children's Magazines

Babybug 
"Strawberries"
 "Laundry Time"

 "Getting Dressed"


Ladybug
 "Pumpkin, Pumpkin"
 "Guess Who's Jumping"
 "Cricket in the Classroom" (rebus)

 "The Bedtime Boat" (An 'Editor's Pick' for November/December 2017) 


Highlights for Children, Highlights High Five & Highlights Hello
 "The Teddy Bear Bounce"

 "Little T-Rex" (action rhyme)

 "Funny Hat"

 

Clubhouse, Jr.

 "The Rain Parade"

 

Hopscotch for Girls

 "A Mouse in the House" (rebus)

 

Children's Playmate

 "Camping Indoors" (rebus)

 

 

Ladybug Magazine editor, Kathleen Anderson selected my poem 'The Bedtime Boat' as her EDITOR PICK for November/December 2017. 

"We’re excited to present Della Ross Ferreri’s “The Bedtime Boat” in the November/December issue of LADYBUG. With irresistibly bouncy rhymes—“Jammies on. It’s time to float. / Hop aboard the bedtime boat!”—this decidedly un-sleepy poem invites children to take a ride through a dreamy Arctic landscape, beautifully imagined by artist Stephanie Dehennin." You can read "The Bedtime Boat" here:      http://bit.ly/2hujXxY 

 

        My Books

 The Mouse Buffet:

 A Christmas Treat
(Sleeping Bear Press, Aug 2025)

 

 God Blesses Me 
       
(WorthyKids) 

            
 Huggle Wuggle, Bedtime Snuggle 
       (Beaming Books) 

     

 Precious Baby

   (Beaming Books) 
   
How Will I Ever Sleep in This Bed? 
 
(Sterling/Union Square) 
 


  Hey! You're Eating  My Homework 
     
 (Lee and Low)
 
 
Star of the Show
   
(Shenanigan Books)
 

 Picnic on the  Sidewalk

  (Seedling Publications) 

   

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