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Books by Bernard Waber | Wonderlit

Books by Bernard Waber

12 books · Ages 2–8

Known for the Ira series, Bernard Waber writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–8, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, self-confidence & identity, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Ira Sleeps Over

Ira Says Goodbye

2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

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But Names Will Never Hurt Me

Alison Wonderland has a name that everyone notices, but she is about to find out exactly how to make it her own.

Cover of The Snake: A Very Long Story

The Snake: A Very Long Story

A snake sets off on an incredibly long journey, winding through page after page until he meets a very big surprise at th

Cover of You're a Little Kid with a Big Heart

You're a Little Kid with a Big Heart

By Age Range

The Snake: A Very Long Story

Do You See a Mouse?

Bearsie Bear and the Surprise Sleepover Party

But Names Will Never Hurt Me

The Snake: A Very Long Story

Common Themes

Humor Self-Confidence & Identity Loneliness & Belonging Animals Friendship & Social Family & Siblings Becoming a Big Kid Being Different

Bernard Waber

Octavia gets her biggest wish when she suddenly becomes a grownup, only to realize that being a little girl was much bet

Ages 4–8

Cover of Rich Cat, Poor Cat

Rich Cat, Poor Cat

For the child noticing that not everyone has the same comforts. This gentle story explores the contrast between pampered

Cover of Do You See a Mouse?

Do You See a Mouse?

For children who delight in being in on a secret, this playful story lets them spot a tiny, overlooked hero in a world o

Cover of A Lion Named Shirley Williamson

A Lion Named Shirley Williamson

For the child who feels misunderstood because they don't fit a specific mold or expected look. This story celebrates bei

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Gina is the only girl her age in her new apartment building, but she soon finds a way to show the neighborhood boys exac

Cover of Bearsie Bear and the Surprise Sleepover Party

Bearsie Bear and the Surprise Sleepover Party

One by one, shivering animals knock on the door asking for a spot in Bearsie Bear’s big, cozy bed to escape the winter c

Cover of An Anteater Named Arthur

An Anteater Named Arthur

Arthur is a messy, choosy, and very forgetful anteater, but his mother loves him through every single one of his daily t

Cover of Courage

Bravery is found in big moments like firefighting and small victories like wobbling along on a bicycle without training

You're a Little Kid with a Big Heart

But Names Will Never Hurt Me

You're a Little Kid with a Big Heart

Rich Cat, Poor Cat

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The Snow Dance

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Best Friends