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Books by Deborah Underwood | Wonderlit

Books by Deborah Underwood

24 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Interstellar Fairy Tales and Here Comes the Cat series, Deborah Underwood writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, being different, making friends.

Series

Interstellar Cinderella

Jo Bright and the Seven Bots

Interstellar Fairy Tales

2 books · Ages 3–8

Here Comes the Easter Cat

Here Comes Valentine Cat

Here Comes the Cat

2 books · Ages 3–7

Monster & Mouse Go Camping

Monster & Mouse

1 book · Ages 4–7

Plum Fantastic

Perfectly Prima

Dancing Diva

Sugar Plum Ballerinas

5 books · Ages 4–11

The Quiet Book

The Quiet / Loud Books

1 book · Ages 2–6

The Loud Book!

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Part-Time Princess

Part-Time Princess

Deborah Underwood

By day she deals with school and her brother, but every night this girl escapes to a magical kingdom where she reigns ov

Cover of Reading Beauty

Deborah Underwood

For the child who loves books but feels like they are being told to put them away, or for any young reader who believes

Cover of XO, Exoplanet

Deborah Underwood

Jupiter’s plan to send a friendly letter to a distant star sparks a cosmic debate over who is actually the alien in this

Cover of A Mouse Family Christmas

A Mouse Family Christmas

Deborah Underwood

For children learning to notice when others are left out, this heartwarming tale explores how small, secret acts of kind

Cover of Pirate Mom

Deborah Underwood

For the child who loves seeing their parents let loose and get silly, this funny story explores what happens when Mom's

Cover of Every Little Letter

Every Little Letter

Deborah Underwood

For the child noticing cliques or feeling like there are 'invisible walls' between groups, this story shows how small ac

Cover of Here Comes Santa Cat

Here Comes Santa Cat

Deborah Underwood

For the child who wonders if one bad choice lands them on the naughty list. A playful look at making amends and the true

Cover of Outside In

Deborah Underwood

Nature is a patient playmate waiting just beyond the window, touching our lives inside our homes and cars in surprising,

Cover of Bad Bye, Good Bye

Bad Bye, Good Bye

Deborah Underwood

For the child struggling with the transition of moving. This minimalist story helps little ones process the sadness of l

Cover of Bearplane!

Deborah Underwood

Fly through the clouds with a curious cub and learn exactly what to expect on a first airplane journey through cheerful

Cover of A Balloon for Isabel

A Balloon for Isabel

Deborah Underwood

Sharp quills and fragile balloons usually mean trouble, but a clever porcupine named Isabel is determined to find a way

Cover of Walter Had a Best Friend

Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood

For the child who feels the quiet ache of a friendship fading away. This gentle story validates the sadness of drifting

By Age Range

Interstellar Cinderella

Here Comes Valentine Cat

Here Comes the Easter Cat

Interstellar Cinderella

Here Comes Valentine Cat

Here Comes the Easter Cat

Part-Time Princess

Reading Beauty

XO, Exoplanet

Common Themes

Empathy & Kindness Being Different Making Friends Humor Joy & Gratitude Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty

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The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

Clifford's Happy Mother's Day

Norman Bridwell

Clifford's Happy Mother's Day

Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show

Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show

The House at Pooh Corner

The House at Pooh Corner

Skin Again