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Books by Dan Yaccarino | Wonderlit

Books by Dan Yaccarino

17 books · Ages 0–10

Known for the Happyland and Doug Unplugged series, Dan Yaccarino writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–10, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of becoming a big kid, humor, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Big Berry

Birthday Cake

Rainy Day

3 books · Ages 0–5

Doug Unplugged

1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books

Cover of Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon!

Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon!

A young boy blasts off in a rocket ship for a thrilling moon landing, complete with all the excitement of a high-speed s

Cover of If I Had a Robot

If I Had a Robot

Phil dreams up the perfect mechanical companion to handle his unwanted vegetables and help him rule the playground.

Cover of Deep in the Jungle

Deep in the Jungle

By Age Range

Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon!

If I Had a Robot

An Octopus Followed Me Home

Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon!

If I Had a Robot

Common Themes

Becoming a Big Kid Humor Curiosity & Wonder Adventure Joy & Gratitude Love & Family Nature & Outdoors Creativity & Imagination

Dan Yaccarino

The king of the jungle thinks he wants to be a famous circus star, but life under the big top involves more bossy traine

Ages 4–8

Cover of An Octopus Followed Me Home

An Octopus Followed Me Home

An octopus is the latest addition to a young girl's chaotic collection of pets, much to the dismay of her father who rem

Cover of Unlovable

Alfred the pug feels like a neighborhood outcast until a new friend helps him see that he is perfectly fine just as he i

Cover of Oswald

Oswald the octopus and his loyal dog Weenie leave their old life behind to find a brand new circle of friends in the bus

Cover of Go, Go America: 50 States of Fun

Go, Go America: 50 States of Fun

For the child who loves the weird and wonderful, this vibrant road trip guide turns U.S. geography into a hilarious trea

Cover of Piccolo

For the child who feels overlooked because of their size, this sweet story proves that being small is a unique superpowe

Cover of The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau’s lifelong love for the ocean led to incredible inventions and a mission to protect the silent world be

Cover of Mother Goose

Introduce your little one to timeless nursery rhymes through bold, mid-century modern graphics that turn classic verses

Cover of Every Friday

Soft gouache paintings capture the quiet joy of a father and son as they walk through their neighborhood for their cheri

Cover of All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel

Four generations of an Italian family share one small, sturdy shovel as they build new lives in America after sailing fr

Cover of The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish

The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish

For siblings who struggle to get along, this intergalactic adventure shows how differing personalities can become a supe

Deep in the Jungle

Deep in the Jungle

Unlovable

Go, Go America: 50 States of Fun

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Gagasaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gagasaurus and Me

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

South Africa

Marilyn Trueluck

I, Trixie Who is Dog

I, Trixie Who is Dog