Poetry:
* The Forest Minstrel (1823)
* The Seven Temptations (1838)
* The Year Book of the Country (1839)
* The Children's Year (1841)
Novels:
* Wood Leighton (1837)
* The Heir of Redclyffe (1853)
* The History of Two Orphans (1857)
* The Old Oak Chest (1867)
Children's Literature:
* The Boy's Country Book (1846)
* The Girl's Country Book (1847)
* The Picture Book (1857)
* The Fairy Gift (1860)
Nonfiction:
* The Life of Margaret, Queen of Scotland (1840)
* The History of the English People (1849)
* An Art-Student in Munich (1869)
Translations:
* The Life of Friedrich Froebel by H.L.C. Gruss (1863)
* The Story without an End by Carus Sterne (1864)
* The Life of Dr. Karl August Gotthelf by A.A. Grisebach (1865)
Other works:
* A Book for the Seasons (1861)
* Our Homes (1862)
* Rural Life in England (1868)
She also wrote many short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and newspapers. She was known for her strong moral and religious convictions, which are reflected in her writing.