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Cori Doerrfeld Books

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Cori Doerrfeld is an American author and illustrator known for her heartfelt picture books that address emotional intelligence and empathy. She lives in Minnesota and has created several acclaimed works for children.

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Books by Cori Doerrfeld

The Rabbit Listened

The Rabbit Listened

parenting·10 min read

When Taylor’s block tower crashes down, all the animals try to help in their own way. But it’s the rabbit who simply listens, giving Taylor the space to feel and heal. This gentle picture book explores empathy, emotional resilience, and the power of quiet companionship.

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Building and Breaking

It all begins with joy. Taylor stacks one block on top of another — carefully, patiently — until the tower seems to reach for the sky. The air around is light with pride, that special feeling that comes from creating something uniquely your own. In Taylor’s tower, I wanted readers to see more than a...

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Everyone Wants to Help

After the tower falls, comfort rushes in from every direction. One by one, the animals approach — each with its own idea of what Taylor should do. The chicken urges to talk about it; the bear insists on getting angry; the elephant suggests remembering it forever; the ostrich wants to hide; and the h...

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About Cori Doerrfeld

Cori Doerrfeld is an American author and illustrator known for her heartfelt picture books that address emotional intelligence and empathy. She lives in Minnesota and has created several acclaimed works for children.

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Cori Doerrfeld is an American author and illustrator known for her heartfelt picture books that address emotional intelligence and empathy. She lives in Minnesota and has created several acclaimed works for children.

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