Shecter, Ben

Overview

Works:	72 works in 175 publications in 3 languages and 16,870 library holdings
Genres:	Fiction Juvenile works Ghost stories Picture books Poetry Humorous fiction
Roles:	Author, Illustrator
Classifications:	PZ7.Z77, E

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Ben Shecter

The toad hunt by Janet Chenery( Book )
Ben Shecter Papers by Ben Shecter( )

Most widely held works by Ben Shecter

A ghost named Fred by Nathaniel Benchley( Book )

15 editions published between 1968 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,662 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

George meets a friendly ghost named Fred when he enters a haunted house to get out of the rain. Kindergarten - Grade 3

The hating book by Charlotte Zolotow( Book )

18 editions published between 1969 and 1997 in English and Japanese and held by 1,376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A little girl knew her friend hated her but she didn't know why until she finally got up courage to ask why they were being so rotten to each other

The summer night by Charlotte Zolotow( Book )

8 editions published between 1958 and 1991 in English and held by 832 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After she and her father take a walk and have a bedtime snack, a little girl is finally sleepy enough to go to sleep. Suggested level: junior, primary

Getting something on Maggie Marmelstein by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat( Book )

8 editions published between 1971 and 1992 in English and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After Thad embarrasses Maggie and she retaliates by embarrassing him even more, he plots revenge

Merrily comes our harvest in : poems for Thanksgiving by Lee Bennett Hopkins( Book )

6 editions published between 1978 and 1993 in English and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Contains 20 poems with Thanksgiving themes

The toad hunt by Janet Chenery( Book )

3 editions published between 1967 and 1992 in English and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

While looking for a toad, two little boys see many of the residents of their garden and pond

My friend John by Charlotte Zolotow( Book )

1 edition published in 1968 in English and held by 665 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

John's best friend tells everything he knows about John, the secrets they share, their likes and dislikes, and the fun they have as friends

More potatoes! by Millicent E Selsam( Book )

8 editions published between 1972 and 1973 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A youngster investigates the procedures involved in getting the potato from the farmer's field to the dinner table

Grandpa by Barbara Borack( Book )

3 editions published between 1967 and 1989 in English and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A little girl tells about her grandfather and all the wonderful things they share and do

If it weren't for you by Charlotte Zolotow( Book )

3 editions published between 1966 and 1969 in English and held by 549 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An older sibling imagines the advantages of not having the younger sibling around, but then thinks of one disadvantage

Hester the jester by Ben Shecter( Book )

4 editions published between 1977 and 1979 in English and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A small girl wants to be something important, but can't decide whether to be a jester, a knight, or a king

When will the snow trees grow? by Ben Shecter( Book )

4 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A boy and his bear friend enjoy the pleasures of autumn as they prepare for winter

Will it be okay? by Crescent Dragonwagon( Book )

1 edition published in 1977 in English and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A mother comforts a child about her special fears concerning dogs, thunder, snakes, and other things

Great-Uncle Alfred forgets by Ben Shecter( Book )

2 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in Chinese and English and held by 376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A young girl takes her great-uncle, who is afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, for a walk and gently and patiently answers all his seemingly absurd questions

The hiding game by Ben Shecter( Book )

4 editions published between 1977 and 1980 in English and held by 375 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two friends decide that playing hide and seek isn't as much fun as doing things together

Conrad's castle by Ben Shecter( Book )

4 editions published between 1967 and 1970 in English and held by 347 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A small boy builds his castle in the air despite the many distractions offered by his friends and momentary doubt which causes it to crumble

The big stew by Ben Shecter( Book )

1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Two people get carried away making stew and turn into witches

Grandma remembers by Ben Shecter( Book )

2 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A boy and his grandmother take a final tour of the house she is leaving and relive memories of the wonderful times experienced there

Molly Patch and her animal friends by Ben Shecter( Book )

2 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Molly Patch moves to the country and makes friends with her animal neighbors

If I had a ship by Ben Shecter( Book )

2 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 278 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A boy lists for his mother all the things he will bring her from around the world when he is captain of a ship