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Books by Aaron Shepard

10 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World series, Aaron Shepard writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of fairy tales & mythology, princesses, celebrating heritage.

Series

Master Maid: A Tale of Norway

Folk & Fairy Tales from Around the World

1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale

The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale

A baker in colonial New York learns a powerful lesson about the spirit of the season when a mysterious visitor asks for

Cover of The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad

The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad

Transformed into a bird by an evil sorcerer, the Calif of Baghdad must find the one secret magic word that can return hi

Cover of King O' the Cats

By Age Range

The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale

The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad

Master Maid: A Tale of Norway

The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale

The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad

Common Themes

Fairy Tales & Mythology Princesses Celebrating Heritage Adventure Humor Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Curiosity & Wonder

King O' the Cats

Aaron Shepard

A church sexton insists he’s seen magical cats, but no one believes his tall tales until the priest’s own pet starts act

Ages 4–8

Cover of One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale

One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale

Two-Eyes suffers through the teasing of her one-eyed and three-eyed sisters until a bit of magic helps her find her way

Cover of The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland

The Princess Mouse: A Tale of Finland

For the child who feels like an underdog or the odd one out. This playful folktale shows how unexpected choices and kind

Cover of Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran

Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran

Bright watercolors bring this Iranian folktale to life as an accidental fortune-teller uses wit and luck to outsmart thi

Cover of Master Man

For the child who needs a playful reminder that there is always someone bigger or stronger, and that true confidence doe

Cover of The Gifts of Wali Dad

The Gifts of Wali Dad

A humble grass-cutter tries to give away a golden bracelet, only to be showered with increasingly lavish unwanted gifts

Cover of Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India

Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India

For children needing to see how quiet wisdom and steady devotion can overcome even the most daunting, impossible obstacl

Master Maid: A Tale of Norway

Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India

Books by Aaron Shepard | Wonderlit

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