Books by Cynthia Lord

Known for the Shelter Pet Squad and Hot Rod Hamster series, Cynthia Lord writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, friendship & social, friendship & loyalty.

Series

Shelter Pet Squad

2 books · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

Rules

Cynthia Lord

Catherine creates lists of rules to help her brother with autism, but a summer of new friendships makes her question wha

Ages 9–13

Half a Chance

Cynthia Lord

Lucy spends her summer in rural New Hampshire peering through a camera lens, only to find that her photos are uncovering

Ages 8–12

A Handful of Stars

Cynthia Lord

Lily and Salma bond over painting bee boxes in Maine, but a local pageant forces them to face the difficult realities of

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

3 books

Ages 4–7

13 books