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Books by Audrey Vernick | Wonderlit

Books by Audrey Vernick

15 books · Ages 4–9

Known for the Buffalo and Edgar series, Audrey Vernick writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–9, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, school life, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums

2 books · Ages 4–8

Edgar's Second Word

1 book · Ages 4–7

First Grade Dropout

Standalone Books

Cover of Brothers at Bat

Brothers at Bat

Perfect for children finding their place within a large family or learning how teamwork and loyalty can turn a shared pa

Cover of The Kid from Diamond Street

The Kid from Diamond Street

Ten-year-old Edith Houghton didn't let her age stop her when she stepped onto the field to try out for a professional wo

Cover of Unlike Other Monsters

Unlike Other Monsters

By Age Range

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?

Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums

Brothers at Bat

Teach Your Buffalo to Play Drums

Brothers at Bat

Common Themes

Humor School Life Self-Confidence & Identity Being Different Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Social Anxiety & Worry Animals

Second Grade Holdout

First Grade Dropout

2 books · Ages 4–8

Audrey Vernick

Zander is a monster who usually scares children, but a chance encounter with a little bird makes him wonder if he was me

Ages 4–8

Cover of Bob, Not Bob!

Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon

A terrible head cold turns Mommy into Bob in this hilarious mix-up where a stuffy nose keeps bringing the family dog to

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The Funniest Man in Baseball

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the standard mold. Discover how a baseball player turned his 'clumsy'

Cover of Take Your Octopus to School Day

Take Your Octopus to School Day

Sam is determined to win show-and-tell, but a classmate always has a better costume. He just wants to be the best for on

Cover of Scarlet's Tale

For the child who feels like their unique traits are a little too visible. A sweet, whimsical story about embracing phys

Cover of The World's Best Class Plant

The World's Best Class Plant

Audrey Vernick, Liz Garton Scanlon

Arlo is disappointed that his classroom has a quiet plant instead of a noisy pet, until a name and a little care start a

Cover of Dear Substitute

Dear Substitute

Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick

For the child who thrives on routine and feels unsettled when their favorite teacher is away and the classroom rules sud

Cover of So You Want To Be a Rock Star

So You Want To Be a Rock Star

Grab your air guitar and learn exactly what it takes to hit the big time in this playful, illustrated guide for aspiring

First Grade Dropout

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The Black Tower

The Black Tower

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

Zeke Meeks vs the Horrifying TV-Turnoff Week

Zeke Meeks vs the Horrifying TV-Turnoff Week

Best Friends

Soccer Time!