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Books by Daniel Pinkwater | Wonderlit

Books by Daniel Pinkwater

22 books · Ages 3–18

Known for the Adventures of the Spacemice and The Werewolf Club series, Daniel Pinkwater writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–18, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, being different, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Wallpaper from Space

Adventures of the Spacemice

1 book · Ages 4–8

The Magic Pretzel

The Lunchroom of Doom

The Werewolf Club

2 books · Ages 7–10

Two Bad Bears

Irving and Muktuk

1 book · Ages 4–8

Fat Camp Commandos

Fat Camp Commandos

1 book · Ages 8–12

Bad Bears in the Big City

Bad Bears Go Visiting

Irving & Muktuk

2 books · Ages 4–9

Mrs. Noodlekugel

Mrs. Noodlekugel and Four Blind Mice

Mrs. Noodlekugel and Drooly the Bear

Mrs. Noodlekugel

3 books · Ages 5–8

Bear in Love

Bear and Bunny

2 books · Ages 3–7

Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl

Neddie & Friends

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Neddiad

The Yggyssey

2 books · Ages 8–13

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Mush, a Dog from Space

Mush, a Dog from Space

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who loves the idea of a secret, extraordinary world hidden right in their own backyard or kitchen.

Cover of Rainy Morning

Daniel Pinkwater

A quiet morning at the Submarine house turns into a crowded party when a coyote, a wildebeest, and the U.S. Marine Band

Cover of Bad Bear Detectives

Bad Bear Detectives

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who loves a silly scheme. These polar bears demonstrate that a little creative thinking (and a lot of blue

Cover of Dancing Larry

Daniel Pinkwater

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold of their favorite hobby or who has been told they aren't the

By Age Range

Bear in Love

Bear and Bunny

Mush, a Dog from Space

Wallpaper from Space

Rainy Morning

Fat Men from Space

Mush, a Dog from Space

Wallpaper from Space

Fat Men from Space

Fat Camp Commandos

The Education of Robert Nifkin

Common Themes

Humor Being Different Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Creativity & Imagination Adventure Cooking & Food Loneliness & Belonging

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Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

Maisy Loves You

Maisy Loves You

When I Am Big

Bink & Gollie

Fifteen Animals!

Fifteen Animals!