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Books by Caroline McAlister | Wonderlit

Books by Caroline McAlister

5 books · Ages 4–8

Known for the Caroline McAlister Biographies series, Caroline McAlister writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–8, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of history, creativity & imagination, art & creativity.

Series

John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien

Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother

A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa

Caroline McAlister Biographies

3 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Holy Mole!: A Folktale from Mexico

Holy Mole!: A Folktale from Mexico

Caroline McAlister

For the child who thrives in the kitchen or feels nervous about making mistakes. Discover how a kitchen mishap turned in

Cover of Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief

Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief

Caroline McAlister

When her boyfriend is captured for stealing a sprig of jasmine from a duke, clever Donatella must use her wits to stage

By Age Range

John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien

Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother

A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa

John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien

Finding Narnia: The Story of C. S. Lewis and His Brother

Common Themes

History Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Celebrating Heritage Sadness & Grief

A Line Can Go Anywhere: The Brilliant, Resilient Life of Artist Ruth Asawa

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

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Who Was Duke Ellington?

Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits