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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 9 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 (Ages 8–11)

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Brothers at Bat

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

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The Kid from Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton

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

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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

Take Your Octopus to School Day

1 book · Ages 4–8

Unlike Other Monsters

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

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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'

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

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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 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

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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

First Grade Dropout

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Gets Slimed!

Frances O'Roark Dowell

Lights! Camera! Wubbzy!

Lights! Camera! Wubbzy!

Horrible Harry and the June Box

Horrible Harry and the June Box

Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage

Karate Kids