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Books by Amy Schwartz | Wonderlit

Books by Amy Schwartz

14 books · Ages 0–18

Amy Schwartz writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, exploring themes of becoming a big kid, family & siblings, friendship & social.

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Cover of Her Majesty, Aunt Essie

Her Majesty, Aunt Essie

Ruthie tells a grand boast about her aunt being a queen and must find a way to make her best friend believe it.

Cover of Old MacDonald

The whole farm comes to life through rhythm and song, featuring tractors, friendly neighbors, and every animal noise ima

Cover of The Boys Team

A four-year-old boy narrates a busy week at preschool with his two best friends. Follow their daily rhythm of playing to

Cover of A Glorious Day

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Old MacDonald

The Boys Team

A Glorious Day

Her Majesty, Aunt Essie

Old MacDonald

The Boys Team

Common Themes

Becoming a Big Kid Family & Siblings Friendship & Social Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Humor Curiosity & Wonder Pride & Accomplishment

A Glorious Day

Amy Schwartz

For the child curious about the hustle and bustle outside their window, this story celebrates the magic of morning routi

Ages 3–6

Cover of Oma and Bobo

Grandmother Oma and a dog named Bobo learn to understand each other as they work together on basic commands like sit, st

Cover of What James Likes Best

What James Likes Best

Life in the city is full of sunshine for James, from riding the yellow car to the fairground to enjoying simple, happy d

Cover of 13 Stories About Harris

13 Stories About Harris

13 Stories About Harris

Cover of 100 Things I Know How to Do

100 Things I Know How to Do

For the preschooler who is proud of their growing independence. This rhythmic celebration of everyday wins builds self-e

Cover of Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner

Annabelle Swift, Kindergartner

For the kindergartner feeling the weight of expectations. Annabelle navigates her first day of school with lessons from

Cover of 13 Stories about Ayana

13 Stories about Ayana

For the child who finds magic in ordinary moments like getting a new tutu or losing a tooth. These short stories celebra

Cover of 100 Things That Make Me Happy

100 Things That Make Me Happy

For the child who needs a gentle reminder of the small wonders in their day, from red socks to hide and seek.

Cover of Dee Dee and Me

For the child navigating the highs and lows of sibling dynamics. A heartwarming look at the special, sometimes complicat

Cover of Busy Babies

For the caregiver and toddler navigating a world full of big energy and constant motion. A celebratory look at the bustl

Cover of A Beautiful Girl

A Beautiful Girl

For the teenager navigating the high-stakes world of social hierarchies, intense friendships, and the pressure of public

Her Majesty, Aunt Essie

Oma and Bobo

13 Stories about Ayana

A Beautiful Girl

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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

First-Year Orientation

First-Year Orientation

The E-Mail Murders

The E-Mail Murders

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-Rific Birthday

Zeke Meeks vs the Big Blah-Rific Birthday

You Are So Big