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Books by Aliki | Wonderlit

Books by Aliki

27 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the Mary Bloom and Charles the Alligator series, Aliki writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, resilience & perseverance.

Series

At Mary Bloom's

Overnight at Mary Bloom's

2 books · Ages 3–8

Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear

Use Your Head, Dear

Charles the Alligator

2 books · Ages 3–8

The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin

American Biography

1 book · Ages 7–10

A Play's the Thing

Miss Brilliant's Class

1 book · Ages 4–8

Digging Up Dinosaurs

Fossils Tell of Long Ago

I'm Growing!

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science

3 books · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Three Gold Pieces

Three Gold Pieces

Yannis trades ten years of wages for three simple pieces of advice in this Greek folktale about why wisdom is often more

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The Twelve Months

A kind widow who finds beauty in every season receives a magical reward, while her grumbling neighbor gets a jar full of

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The Two of Them

A tender bond between a grandfather and granddaughter grows through the years, following their shared life from her very

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We Are Best Friends

Saying goodbye is hard when Peter moves away, but Robert finds that his heart has enough room for new friends and old on

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A frustrated sister sets the record straight as she points out the unique differences that set her twin brothers apart.

Cover of Communication

From spoken words and written letters to the subtle signals of body language, we have countless ways to send messages to

Cover of Those Summers

Salty air and warm sand frame this nostalgic memory of collecting shells, building sandcastles, and romping through the

Cover of Marianthe's Story: Painted Words, Spoken Memories

Marianthe's Story: Painted Words, Spoken Memories

Paintings tell the story of a new school in a new land, while turning the book over reveals the spoken memories of a lif

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The King and the Gardener

A humble gardener offers a powerful lesson to a young king. This Indian folktale reveals that even the most powerful per

Cover of The Story of Johnny Appleseed

The Story of Johnny Appleseed

A kind traveler journeys west with nothing but a pouch of seeds, befriending everyone he meets while planting apple orch

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Medieval Feast, A

From the archery hunt to the final sugar sculpture, step inside an English manor to see how commoners and cooks prepare

Cover of A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver

A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver

A curious scientist discovers hundreds of uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes, teaching farmers how to heal the soil and

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William Shakespeare and the Globe

For the child who loves to put on a show or build worlds from their imagination, this book brings the history of the the

Cover of My Visit to the Aquarium

My Visit to the Aquarium

For the child who is fascinated by the deep blue sea or preparing for their first big field trip. Explore the wonders of

Cover of My Visit to the Zoo

My Visit to the Zoo

A young guide walks through a conservation park where animals live in natural habitats, sharing secrets about their eati

By Age Range

At Mary Bloom's

Welcome, Little Baby

Keep Your Mouth Closed, Dear

Three Gold Pieces

At Mary Bloom's

The Twelve Months

Three Gold Pieces

The Twelve Months

The Two of Them

William Shakespeare and the Globe

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance History Growing Up Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Family & Siblings

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Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots