Background
Wong Herbert Yee was born on August 19, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He is a son of Gee Hing and Toy Wun Yee. He has four sisters and two brothers.
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, United States
In 1975 Wong Herbert Yee received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Wayne State University.
(Eek! There's a mouse in the house! To get rid of it, a li...)
Eek! There's a mouse in the house! To get rid of it, a little girl invites a parade of animals into her home, including Cat, Dog, Sheep, Hog, and more. They all join in a merry, silly chase to catch the pesky rodent in a rhyming text with lighthearted illustrations.
https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Mouse-House-Sandpiper-Paperbacks/dp/039572029X/?tag=2022091-20
1992
(Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting...)
Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting fires... and it's not over yet. Just as he's preparing for a good night's sleep, the fire bell rings yet again.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Small-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0395816599/?tag=2022091-20
1994
(When the rain starts falling, everyone thinks that baby i...)
When the rain starts falling, everyone thinks that baby is crying, and they do everything, from fetching his bottle to giving him animal crackers, to get him to stop.
https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Rain-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0395715490/?tag=2022091-20
1995
(Discovering the house to be much more comfortable than th...)
Discovering the house to be much more comfortable than their barn, Mrs. Brown's farm animals move into her home, wreak havoc, and leave her a few surprises for her return home from the hospital.
https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Brown-Went-Town-Herbert/dp/0395752825/?tag=2022091-20
1995
(Sergeant Hippo spends a frantic day catching crooks, dire...)
Sergeant Hippo spends a frantic day catching crooks, directing traffic, writing tickets, and helping a pregnant mother get to the hospital, all the while trying to learn how to dance in preparation for the evening Officers' Ball.
https://www.amazon.com/Officers-Ball-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0395811821/?tag=2022091-20
1997
(Ring-Ding-Ding! Fireman Small is called into action in th...)
Ring-Ding-Ding! Fireman Small is called into action in this bright little board book. Short rhyming sentences of just a few words per page, coupled with vibrant illustrations, bring us along with Fireman Small as he puts out a fire and saves the day. Yee's work is filled with all the things children love - silly, likable characters; rhymes; bright colors; detail; and much more. Here he has scaled these all down to a size just right for even the youngest of listeners.
https://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Small-Rescue-Wong-Herbert/dp/0395881226/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(The newest installment in the author's chunky board book ...)
The newest installment in the author's chunky board book series invites the youngest book lovers to spend a week in the life of Sergeant Hippo, the hard-working policeman.
https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant-Hippos-Busy-Week-Herbert/dp/0395881234/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(When Pinky Pig's job at Hamburger Heaven is threatened be...)
When Pinky Pig's job at Hamburger Heaven is threatened because of a drop in sales, she launches a campaign to make the restaurant's menu more appealing to the other animals. By the author of Fireman Small to the Rescue.
https://www.amazon.com/Hamburger-Heaven-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/039587548X/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(In this adorable board book, trainmice are hard at work, ...)
In this adorable board book, trainmice are hard at work, conductors and porters loading up the train and heading out of the station, passengers traveling through the countryside. Simple rhyming text and bright illustrations will have the littlest listeners sitting still for one more read.
https://www.amazon.com/Here-Come-Train-Mice-Herbert/dp/0395984017
2000
(What could be better than an original board book written ...)
What could be better than an original board book written and illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee? Two, of course. Truckmice are hard at work night and day, hauling dirt, collecting trash, rushing to fires, while trainmice conductors and porters are loading up the train and heading out of the station. These delightful pint-sized treats, written in simple rhyme, with bright, adorable illustrations, will have the littlest listeners sitting still for one more read.
https://www.amazon.com/Hooray-Truckmice-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0395984041/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(At first, Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five - and...)
At first, Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five - and soon they have none! Mom and Pop Nash want to surprise that tricky wolf who's stealing their eggs, but he surprises them first!
https://www.amazon.com/That-Green-Light-Readers-Level/dp/0152048332/?tag=2022091-20
2000
(Fireman Small is having trouble sleeping - again. Plinket...)
Fireman Small is having trouble sleeping - again. Plinkety-plop, a raindrop falls - SPLAT! - on the nose of Fireman Small. A leaky ceiling forces him to leave the station and check-in at the Pink Hotel. Fireman Small won’t get a restful night’s sleep just yet though... at first it’s the noisy hotel guests preparing for a night on the town that keep him awake, but then it’s the fire down below that gets Fireman Small out of bed and to the rescue!
https://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Small-Fire-Down-Below/dp/0618494928/?tag=2022091-20
2001
(Just outside my window, There are tracks in the snow. Who...)
Just outside my window, There are tracks in the snow. Who made the tracks? Where do they go? A little girl follows tracks outside her window after a fresh snowfall, only to realize that the tracks in the snow are her own from the day before - and that they lead her home. This diminutive and sweet picture book is as cozy as a cup of hot chocolate. Like Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day, this lovely celebration of snow and winter is just right for the littlest readers.
https://www.amazon.com/Tracks-Snow-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0312371349/?tag=2022091-20
2003
(It’s Christmas Eve, and Fireman Small has had a busy day ...)
It’s Christmas Eve, and Fireman Small has had a busy day - he helped Mayor Mole find a Christmas tree, and he decorated it from tip to toe. When he arrives back at Firehouse Nine, all Fireman Small wants is a good night’s sleep before Christmas morning. But a crash and a muffled ho-ho-ho suddenly wake him up. Rushing downstairs, Fireman Small discovers that he has a big problem on his hands. Join Fireman Small as he takes to the snow-covered streets to save Christmas the best way he knows how. With him at the reins, it may not be reindeer hooves that you hear on your rooftop.
https://www.amazon.com/Small-Christmas-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/061832612X/?tag=2022091-20
2004
(Every child can read Brand New Readers! Unlike most readi...)
Every child can read Brand New Readers! Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love. Unlike most reading programs, Brand New Readers are short, funny stories written by award-winning authors, full of bright, colorful artwork by illustrators kids know and love. Brand New Readers are the most effective way to make reading a success - the very first time. Parents, teachers, and librarians everywhere report that they really work! - funny stories - pictures that make words easy to guess - eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting, ensuring a satisfying reading experience - notes for parents and teachers to help them guide beginning readers.
https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-Raccoon-Brand-New-Readers/dp/0763623342/?tag=2022091-20
2004
(Mouse and Mole are neighbors. Mouse lives inside an oak t...)
Mouse and Mole are neighbors. Mouse lives inside an oak tree, and Mole lives in a hole underneath. They are neighbors, but they are also friends. Sometimes friends make mistakes - but they always try to help each other out. That is what Mouse and Mole do.
https://www.amazon.com/Upstairs-Mouse-Downstairs-reader-Story/dp/0618915869/?tag=2022091-20
2005
(Annie does not want to move to a new place. Will an adora...)
Annie does not want to move to a new place. Will an adorable puppy help change her mind? Annie does not want to move to a new place. Will an adorable puppy help change her mind?
https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Green-Light-Readers-Level/dp/0152056467/?tag=2022091-20
2005
(Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mo...)
Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mouse and Mole to go sledding, whirl around on ice skates, and build snowmen together? But Mole does not want to go outside. Too cold! Too windy! He prefers to stay as snug as a bug in a rug inside his nice, warm bed. Mouse is lonely. Ice skating and sledding just aren’t as fun for one. Then she gets an idea.. a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole won’t be needing his hat or scarf or mittens... or will he? Sometimes even best friends want to do different things. But at the end of a cold winter’s day, it's nice to know that your best friend will be there waiting for you, with warm mittens and all.
https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Mole-Winter-Wonderland-Story/dp/0547576978/?tag=2022091-20
2005
(All the bananas are missing. Every single one, from uptow...)
All the bananas are missing. Every single one, from uptown to downtown, have been stolen! The police are stumped. Who is taking all the bananas? Time to call in Detective Small! When all the clues lead to the obvious, Detective Small follows his hunch, leading to sweet victory in the end!
https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Small-Amazing-Banana-Caper/dp/0618472851/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Mouse and Mole are very excited. Minkus the Magnificent i...)
Mouse and Mole are very excited. Minkus the Magnificent is in town - ONE SHOW ONLY! - and they can’t wait to sit in the front row and see his tricks. After the abracadabras happen, though, something goes a bit wrong - and Mole is very disappointed to discover that magic is sometimes not exactly what it seems. How will Mouse help her friend realize that there is magic happening right in front of their very eyes? Wong Herbert Yee gives readers another grand adventure with two best friends, Mouse and Mole, who, despite their different outlooks on life, manage to show each other that friendship itself is a magical event!
https://www.amazon.com/Abracadabra-Magic-Mouse-Mole-Story/dp/0547406215/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very ...)
It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very excited. They are going to go bird watching! They are planning to make bird books! Mouse and Mole pack paper and crayons and hurry outside. It turns out, birds are not so easy to watch. Splashing in puddles scare them away. Stepping on crunchy leaves does too. Mole rubs his snout. Mouse twirls her tail. Together, they come up with a plan to get closer to the birds. A plan that includes glue and feathers... Join Mouse and Mole on another high-flying adventure in which teamwork, brainstorming, and good ideas always make for a fun day out!
https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Mole-Feathered-Friends-Story/dp/054751977X/?tag=2022091-20
2009
(In fact, Mouse loves Halloween. And with only a few days ...)
In fact, Mouse loves Halloween. And with only a few days to go before the big day, Mouse has lots of preparations to make. There are decorations to hang up and pumpkins to carve - especially for the big pumpkin-carving contest! Mole does not like Halloween nearly as much. It is scary. It is creepy. And who left that broom on the front step? Thankfully a pumpkin-carving contest is not too scary. But the pumpkin-carving contest is just the beginning of Mouse and Mole’s Halloween adventures. What’s Mouse to do when her best friend has turned into a big Scaredy-Mole? Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award Winner Wong Herbert Yee is a master of combining text and illustration for this age group. His onomatopoeic language paired with his vibrantly stylized illustrations make for an early reader series that is both artful and accessible.
https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Perfect-Halloween-Green-Readers/dp/0547850573/?tag=2022091-20
2011
(On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertai...)
On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she's fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights. As with his earlier books featuring this spunky little girl, Wong Herbert Yee's focus is on appreciating the small but special details that define a season.
https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Days-Nights-Wong-Herbert/dp/0805090789/?tag=2022091-20
2012
(Rosy-cheeked Mouse and shy Mole share their secret valent...)
Rosy-cheeked Mouse and shy Mole share their secret valentines and feel butterflies in their bellies in this delightful addition in the award-winning Mouse and Mole series. Wong Herbert Yee creates just the right combination of sweetness, humor, and heart with his words and images for this early reader audience. Readers will be smitten and swooning with this tender and funny book in this artful and accessible series. As an added bonus, learn how to make a valentine to share in the back of the book!
https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Mole-Secret-Valentine-Readers/dp/1328740595/?tag=2022091-20
2013
(Crisp air and gray skies beckon a little girl to thorough...)
Crisp air and gray skies beckon a little girl to thoroughly investigate the outside world: chipmunks, squirrels, insects, and fallen leaves all hint that a change of season is coming. Young readers can explore the signs of autumn along with the adventurous child narrator in this charming conclusion to Wong Herbert Yee's series on the seasons (Tracks in the Snow, Who Likes Rain? and Summer Days and Nights).
https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Book-Wong-Herbert-Yee/dp/0805099220/?tag=2022091-20
2015
Wong Herbert Yee was born on August 19, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. He is a son of Gee Hing and Toy Wun Yee. He has four sisters and two brothers.
In 1975 Wong Herbert Yee received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Wayne State University.
In 1992 Wong Herbert Yee's first picture book, EEK! There’s a Mouse in the House, was published by Houghton Mifflin. For his next project, Yee devised a bear that has trouble containing his appetite. In Big Black Bear, the animal in question ventures out of the forest on the trail of delicious food smell. The adventures of a diminutive firefighter are recounted in the award-winning Fireman Small and its sequel, Fireman Small to the Rescue. In A Drop of Rain, Yee recounts a tale of an Asian extended family who feel helpless at a baby’s tears - until finally they realize they are tiny drops of rain.
He is also the author of Mrs. Brown Went to Town (1995), The Officers' Ball (1997), Sergeant Hippo's Busy Week (1998), Hamburger Heaven (1999), Here Come Trainmice! (2000), Hooray for Truckmice! (2000), Fireman Small: Fire down Below! (2001), Tracks in the Snow (2003), etc. He also illustrated such books as Get That Pest by Erin Douglas (2000), Eddie the Raccoon by Catherine Friend (2004), Moving Day by Anthony G. Brandon (2005).
(Sergeant Hippo spends a frantic day catching crooks, dire...)
1997(Every child can read Brand New Readers! Unlike most readi...)
2004(At first, Mom and Pop Nash have ten eggs, then five - and...)
2000(Crisp air and gray skies beckon a little girl to thorough...)
2015(Yippee! It is a winter wonderland! What better day for Mo...)
2005(In this adorable board book, trainmice are hard at work, ...)
2000(When Pinky Pig's job at Hamburger Heaven is threatened be...)
1999(The newest installment in the author's chunky board book ...)
1998(Rosy-cheeked Mouse and shy Mole share their secret valent...)
2013(When the rain starts falling, everyone thinks that baby i...)
1995(Eek! There's a mouse in the house! To get rid of it, a li...)
1992(It’s Christmas Eve, and Fireman Small has had a busy day ...)
2004(Big Black Bear learns his manners after he barges in on L...)
1993(What could be better than an original board book written ...)
2000(Ring-Ding-Ding! Fireman Small is called into action in th...)
1998(On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to entertai...)
2012(Discovering the house to be much more comfortable than th...)
1995(It is a blustery spring day, and Mouse and Mole are very ...)
2009(Fireman small has a busy day rescuing people and fighting...)
1994(Just outside my window, There are tracks in the snow. Who...)
2003(Fireman Small is having trouble sleeping - again. Plinket...)
2001(Annie does not want to move to a new place. Will an adora...)
2005(Kim's dog, Chip, is lost in the big city. How will she fi...)
2003(Mouse and Mole are very excited. Minkus the Magnificent i...)
2007(In fact, Mouse loves Halloween. And with only a few days ...)
2011(Mouse and Mole are neighbors. Mouse lives inside an oak t...)
2005(All the bananas are missing. Every single one, from uptow...)
2007Wong Herbert Yee is married. His wife's name is Judy Anne. They have a daughter, Ellen.