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Books by Barbara M. Joosse | Wonderlit

Books by Barbara M. Joosse

18 books · Ages 3–10

Known for the Wild Willie Mysteries series, Barbara M. Joosse writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–10, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, love & family, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives

The Losers Fight Back

Ghost Trap

Wild Willie Mysteries

4 books · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

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Barbara M. Joosse

Ross is tired of waiting until he is six, but a long, hot march to the end of the Fourth of July parade might finally pr

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The Morning Chair

Barbara M. Joosse

Bram journeys from a small brick house in Holland to the bustling streets of New York City, learning that home is wherev

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I Love You the Purplest

Barbara M. Joosse

By Age Range

I Love You the Purplest

Love is a Good Thing to Feel

Grandma Calls Me Beautiful

Fourth of July

Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Love & Family Loneliness & Belonging Self-Confidence & Identity Humor Friendship & Loyalty Joy & Gratitude Empathy & Kindness

A mother explains to her two sons that while her love for them is equal, it is also as unique as the different colors of

Ages 3–7

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Barbara M. Joosse

When the summer heat becomes too much to bear, Mimi and Joe find a cool sanctuary among the library shelves to dream of

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Nikolai, the Only Bear

Barbara M. Joosse

A bear living in a Russian orphanage feels out of place until a group of visitors from America offers him a chance to be

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Please is a Good Word to Say

Barbara M. Joosse

Harriet explores how kind words and polite manners can turn any social mishap into a much more pleasant experience for e

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Love is a Good Thing to Feel

Barbara M. Joosse

Harriet knows that love stays steady through big feelings, whether you are sharing a warm hug or feeling very cross afte

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Grandma Calls Me Beautiful

Barbara M. Joosse

A Hawaiian grandmother shares stories of love and heritage, paired with traditional customs and instructions for creatin

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Barbara M. Joosse

A thunderous roar wakes Liam in the night, forcing him to use every bit of his wits to protect his sleeping mother from

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Sleepover at Gramma's House

Barbara M. Joosse

A sleepover at Gramma's house is full of rollicking fun and special moments in this rhythmic story about a night spent a

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Old Robert and the Sea-silly Cats

Barbara M. Joosse

Old Robert is a solitary sailor whose quiet life at sea is turned upside down when a troupe of performing cats arrives t

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Barbara M. Joosse

A half-wild sled dog with mismatched eyes must choose between the call of the Alaskan wilderness and her growing bond wi

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Papa, Do You Love Me?

Barbara M. Joosse

For the child who needs to know that a parent's love is unconditional, even when they make mistakes or face big challeng

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Barbara M. Joosse

Zippy the dog finally learns how to behave at obedience school, but Harris and his family quickly realize they miss thei

The Losers Fight Back

Fourth of July

Wild Willie and King Kyle Detectives

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