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Books by Chris Barton | Wonderlit

Books by Chris Barton

12 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Shark vs. Train and Crittercam series, Chris Barton writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, being different.

Series

Shark vs. Train

Shark vs. Train

1 book · Ages 4–8

That's Not Bunny!

1 book · Ages 3–6

Fire Truck vs. Dragon

Fire Truck and Dragon

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

One brother was a hardworking planner and the other was a creative magician; together they experimented until they inven

Cover of How to Make a Book (About My Dog)

How to Make a Book (About My Dog)

For the curious child who wants to know how their favorite stories are made. A peek behind the curtain of the publishing

Cover of Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going

By Age Range

That's Not Bunny!

88 Instruments

Shark vs. Train

That's Not Bunny!

Fire Truck vs. Dragon

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance History Being Different Creativity & Imagination Humor Curiosity & Wonder Art & Creativity Discovering a Talent

Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going

Chris Barton

For the child who loves all things sparkly but wonders where it comes from and why it seems to stick around forever.

Ages 4–9

Cover of Dazzle Ships

For the child who feels like an outsider or is navigating a difficult path toward adulthood while searching for where th

Cover of 88 Instruments

For the child who feels overwhelmed by too many choices or the excitement of starting a new hobby. A boy explores every

Cover of All of a Sudden and Forever

All of a Sudden and Forever

New life grows from an old elm tree as a community finds a way to heal and remember after the tragedy of the Oklahoma Ci

Cover of Moving Forward

For the child learning how ordinary people can change the world. This biography explores how collective action and coura

Cover of Whoosh!

A cooling mistake in a laboratory leads to the accidental creation of the Super Soaker, the most powerful water blaster

Cover of The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch

For the child curious about how one person can change history, this inspiring true story follows John Roy Lynch from ens

Shark vs. Train

Fire Truck vs. Dragon

Dazzle Ships

All of a Sudden and Forever

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Ellsworth's Extraordinary Electric Ears and Other Amazing Alphabet Anecdotes

Ellsworth's Extraordinary Electric Ears and Other Amazing Alphabet Anecdotes

Serious Farm

Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

Fifteen Animals!

Fifteen Animals!

Too Hot to Hoot Funny Palindrome Riddles

Too Hot to Hoot Funny Palindrome Riddles