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Books by Carol Carrick | Wonderlit

Books by Carol Carrick

23 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Christopher and Ben and Paul series, Carol Carrick writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, resilience & perseverance, nature & outdoors.

Series

The Washout

Ben and the Porcupine

Christopher and Ben

2 books · Ages 5–9

The Empty Squirrel

1 book · Ages 6–9

Patrick's Dinosaurs

What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs?

Patrick's Dinosaurs

2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Paul's Christmas Birthday

Paul's Christmas Birthday

Paul feels a mix of joy and disappointment when his big day falls right before Christmas, leaving his special celebratio

Cover of The Crocodiles Still Wait

The Crocodiles Still Wait

A fifty-foot-long mother crocodile must summon all her strength to protect her nest from hungry egg-eating dinosaurs and

Cover of The Climb

Brendan feels the nerves as he starts his mountain trek with his older cousin, but a surprising turn of events shows tha

Cover of The Longest Float in the Parade

The Longest Float in the Parade

Jimmy and his cabin mates at Camp Hi-Ya-Watha work together to build the longest float the parade has ever seen.

Cover of Two Coyotes

Two coyotes face a desperate, bone-chilling search for food as they fight to survive a bitter eastern winter along the f

Cover of What a Wimp!

After his parents' divorce, Barney navigates a new school and faces a bully in this relatable story about finding courag

Cover of Dark and Full of Secrets

Dark and Full of Secrets

Christopher panics while snorkeling in a deep pond when he can't touch the bottom. His loyal dog jumps in to help him ge

Cover of The Elephant in the Dark

The Elephant in the Dark

In early 1800s Massachusetts, an orphan named Will discovers a profound sense of self-worth and belonging as he takes on

Cover of Big Old Bones: A Dinosaur Tale

Big Old Bones: A Dinosaur Tale

Professor Potts finds a massive pile of prehistoric bones and tries every possible combination until he builds a brand n

Cover of In the Moonlight, Waiting

In the Moonlight, Waiting

Follow a family as they wake in the night to welcome a new lamb to their farm. This gentle story captures the quiet wond

Cover of Octopus

Follow the fascinating life cycle of a female octopus as she navigates the ocean, hunts for food, and protects her eggs

Cover of Norman Fools the Tooth Fairy

Norman Fools the Tooth Fairy

Norman thinks he’s being clever when he leaves a fake tooth under his pillow to trick the tooth fairy, but he gets a sca

Cover of Two Very Little Sisters

Two Very Little Sisters

Discover the true story of Lucy and Sarah, two sisters and circus stars who lived life to the fullest as little people i

Cover of Valentine

Heather spends a cold Valentine’s Day with her grandmother, rescuing a tiny newborn lamb and baking treats while waiting

Cover of Melanie

Melanie sets off on a dangerous quest to rescue her grandfather from a hideous troll, relying on her courage and sharp s

Cover of Upside-down Cake

Upside-down Cake

Follow a nine-year-old boy as he grapples with his father's cancer diagnosis, his gradual decline, and the overwhelming

Cover of Mothers are Like that

Mothers are Like that

Soft moments and protective instincts fill these pages as animal and human mothers alike nurture, feed, and watch over t

Cover of The Polar Bears are Hungry

The Polar Bears are Hungry

As the arctic ice melts and temperatures rise, a mother polar bear struggles to find enough food to keep her growing cub

By Age Range

Mothers are Like that

Paul's Christmas Birthday

The Washout

The Crocodiles Still Wait

Paul's Christmas Birthday

The Washout

The Crocodiles Still Wait

Common Themes

Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Nature & Outdoors Empathy & Kindness Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Animals Fear & Bravery

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