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Books by Angela Johnson | Wonderlit

Books by Angela Johnson

14 books · Ages 2–18

Known for the Heaven series, Angela Johnson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–18, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, love & family, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Heaven

1 book · Ages 12–16

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Leaving Morning

The Leaving Morning

For the child preparing to move away from everything they know. This gentle story captures the bittersweet wait between

Cover of Violet's Music

Violet has loved rhythm since she was in her crib, and now she is on a quest to find friends who want to make music just

Cover of Lily Brown's Paintings

Lily Brown's Paintings

By Age Range

The Leaving Morning

Violet's Music

Lily Brown's Paintings

The Leaving Morning

Violet's Music

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Love & Family Self-Confidence & Identity African American Heritage Hope & Optimism Nature & Outdoors Writing & Storytelling Joy & Gratitude

The world transforms when Lily picks up a brush, turning the sidewalks and trees of her neighborhood into a vibrant, swi

Ages 3–7

Cover of When I Am Old with You

When I Am Old with You

For the child who shares a special bond with a grandparent and loves imagining a future filled with simple, together mom

Cover of All Different Now

All Different Now

For the family beginning to explore Black history together, this lyrical story captures the profound hope and quiet joy

Cover of Wind Flyers

For the child who gazes at the clouds and dreams of soaring, this lyrical journey celebrates the enduring power of a dre

Cover of Daddy Calls Me Man

Daddy Calls Me Man

For the child finding their place in the family through art and words. This gentle collection of poems celebrates the qu

Cover of Just Like Josh Gibson

Just Like Josh Gibson

For the child who needs to know that talent and passion aren't limited by 'rules' or gender, shared through a grandmothe

Cover of A Sweet Smell of Roses

A Sweet Smell of Roses

Two young girls slip out of their home to join a historic march, capturing the courageous spirit of children during the

Lily Brown's Paintings

A Cool Moonlight

All Different Now

Wind Flyers

Toning the Sweep

Heaven

The First Part Last

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Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

Dream

Matthew Cordell

Who Loves Bo

Who Loves Mee Art

Spot's First Easter

Spot's First Easter

Casey's New Hat

Tricia Gardella

Casey's New Hat