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Books by Barbara Joosse | Wonderlit

Books by Barbara Joosse

6 books · Ages 2–7

Known for the Lovabye Dragon series, Barbara Joosse writes picture books for ages 2–7, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors.

Series

Lovabye Dragon

Evermore Dragon

2 books · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books

Cover of I Love You the Purplest

I Love You the Purplest

Two brothers fishing at a red cabin compete for their mother's praise, only to find that her love for each of them is as

Cover of Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks

Higgledy-Piggledy Chicks

A mama hen has her hands full trying to keep seven high-energy, wandering chicks safe in this playful farmyard story.

Cover of Mama, Do You Love Me?

Mama, Do You Love Me?

By Age Range

Lovabye Dragon

Evermore Dragon

I Love You the Purplest

Lovabye Dragon

Evermore Dragon

I Love You the Purplest

Common Themes

Love & Family Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Joy & Gratitude Family & Siblings Time with Mom Animals Friendship & Loyalty

Barbara Joosse

For the child who asks 'what if' to test boundaries, this classic story reassures them that a mother's love is steady ev

Ages 2–5

Cover of In the Night Garden

In the Night Garden

Poetic rhymes and soft illustrations follow three girls as they transform into animals and play throughout a garden duri

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The Sharing Book

The Sharing Book

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My Portuguese Alphabet

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My Portuguese Alphabet

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Hello, Tobi!

Andrea Cáceres