Works by
Emma Walton Hamilton
(Writer)

Dumpy the Dump Truck Series
(by Julie Andrews Edwards (Emma's mother) and Emma Walton Hamilton (Julie's daughter) with Tony Walton, Illustrator)
Baby-Preschool

• Dumpy at School (2000)
  Charlie, who is nervous about his first day of school, and Dumpy the Dumptruck, who is nervous about his first construction job, gradually adjust to their new settings after making new friends.

• Dumpy the Dumptruck (2000)
  Even an old dump truck deserves a second chance.
  
  It's a sunny morning on Merryhilll Farm and everyone has a job to do, including Bee-Bee the Backhoe and Trundle the Tractor. But one old truck is no longer working; Dumpy lies rusted and broken in the long grass. Charlie and his grandfather decide to fix him up in time to help with the building of a new bar.
  
  This delightful tale of loyalty and teamwork, the first in a series about the trucks and tractors that work on and around Merryhill Farm, will have children cheering Dumpy on as he is transformed from a broken-down heap into a gaily-painted, indispensable, and beloved truck.

• Dumpy and His Pals (2001)

• Dumpy Saves Christmas (2001)
  It's Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie can't fall asleep. There's a loud crash on the roof - and who should appear but Santa and a broken-down sleigh. Now how will all of the children in the world receive their presents from Santa? Dumpy comes to the rescue, of course, as Santa and Charlie load up Dumpy's dumper with presents, hitch up the reindeer, and head off to a glorious star-filled night to travel the globe and spread love and good-will wherever they go.

• Dumpy's Friends on the Farm (2001)

• Dumpy and the Big Storm (2002)
  When terrible weather hits Apple Harbor, Charlie, Pop-Up, and Dumpy rush to get ready. But they're not the only ones who are busy-Stinky the Garbage Truck, Tommy the Tow Truck, and Big Red the Fire Engine are all out working in the storm, and Saucy Sue, a fishing boat, is stuck out to sea. With quick thinking and teamwork, Dumpy, Charlie, and all of the trucks make their own 'lighthouse' on top of the bluff, and guide Saucy Sue through the big storm.

• Dumpy and the Firefighters (2003)
  Dumpy the Dump Truck and his friends Charlie and Pop-Up are helping to prepare for Farmer Barnes's New Year's Open House, but when a fire alarm sounds, their help is needed elsewhere!
  
  Dumpy and his friends join the firefighting team to help put out the fire at Pharoah's General Store. Will Dumpy and the crew be able to save the day?

• Dumpy to the Rescue! (2004)
  Many things are missing at Merryhill Farm -- the cat's milk, the baby roses, Pop-Up's hat, and nuts and apples. Even Baby Goat is missing until Dumpy finds him.

• Dumpy's Apple Shop (2004)
  It's Apple Day and time for the Barnes family to set up their annual apple shop. Everyone pitches in, and Dumpy the Dump Truck wishes he could help too. Finally Dumpy finds the perfect way to make Apple Day a success!

• Dumpy's Happy Holiday (2005)
  It's the holiday season in Apple Harbor, and in the spirit of giving, the Barnes family -- Charlie, Pop-Up, and Farmer and Mrs. Barnes -- launch a charity drive for children in need. As always, Dumpy is ready to help, and soon his dumper is filled with gifts. But what starts as a local effort soon becomes an adventure with international impact. This festive addition to the popular Dumpy the Dump Truck series demonstrates that when hearts are in the right place, opportunities and solutions will surely follow . . . and that giving brings its own rewards.

• Dumpy's Extra-Busy Day (2006)
  It's a very busy morning on the farm.
  
  Farmer Barnes is away, so Charlie and Pop-Up have lots more chores to do than usual before the school bus arrives. With a little help from Dumpy and his animal pals, Charlie just might make it to school on time!
  
  Dumpy demonstrates the rewards of cooperation in this lively easy-to-read book.

• Dumpy's Valentine (2006)
  It's Valentine's Day, and poor Trusty the Mail Truck has broken down.
  
  Dumpy offers to lend a hand, and with Charlie and Pop-Up's help he delivers surprises all over town. But what about Trusty? Will he get a valentine this year?

Other Children's Books

• Simeon's Gift (2003) by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton with Gennady Spirin, Illustrator
  In a faraway time and place, a humble musician named Simeon sets out on a quest. Thirsting for knowledge and eager to improve his craft, he risks losing all that is important to him, including the love of his beautiful Sorrel.
  
  The journey brings many discoveries, and though he tries hard to absorb the vast new tapestry of sounds and ideas before him, the scope of choices eventually becomes overwhelming.
  
  Dispirited, he turns for home -- and alone in the grace of nature, he experiences a series of wondrous events that lead him to the discovery of his own true self, and the glorious gift he has to offer.
  
  Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton -- with stunning illustrations from Gennady Spirin -- weave a magical tale with a timeless lesson about beauty, music, and the power of giving.   (Ages 5 to 10)

• Dragon: Hound of Honor (2004) by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton (Author)
  In the noble and dangerous times of medieval France, the young knight Aubrey de Montdidier, nephew of the Count of Montargis, has been strangely murdered. His friend the brave Sieur DeNarsac, captain of the count's men-at-arms, and Thierry, a young page, must now solve the tragic mystery. Yet it is a magnificent white wolfhound by the name of Dragon -- Montdidier's faithful companion -- who brings an unexpected, shocking conclusion to the puzzle of his master's untimely death. Ages 9-12

• The Great American Mousical (2006) by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton with Tony Walton, Illustrator
  In the heart of the great metropolis of New York City, the bright lights of Broadway shine. And down, down, down, beneath a theater known as the Sovereign, there sits a long-forgotten architect's model -- the Sovereign's miniature replica. In this secret space, an adorable troupe of theater mice busily prepare to stage their own show, "Broadway Airs." Among the cast and crew are Emil, the director; Harold, the character actor; Adelaide, the diva; and young Pippin, the intern. Rehearsals are in their usual state of chaos when suddenly the production is threatened by the imminent demolition of the theater and the devastating disappearance of Adelaide. As the clock ticks toward opening night, everyone is worried -- will the little Sovereign survive? How can they pull off the most important night in mouse theater without their star? Somehow, the show must go on!
  
  In this loving spoof of life in the theater, we join a delightful cast, follow a daring adventure, and welcome a brave new hero. This delicious tribute to the Broadway musical is written by two bestselling authors who have firsthand experience of this much-adored world. Ages 9-12

• Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mothers & Children (2007) by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton

  Thanks to you . . . a cloud becomes a castle for a king
  Thanks to you . . . I notice wonder in the smallest thing

  Children learn much about the world from their mothers. But what about the unexpected wisdom mothers gain while parenting?
  
  Julie Andrews Edwards and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton share their mutual discoveries and delight in the growth experiences of childhood and motherhood. Accompanied by photographs from the authors' extended family collection, these personal exchanges between mother and child celebrate a special bond while reflecting a universal truth.  Baby-Preschool