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Books by Dyan Sheldon | Wonderlit

Books by Dyan Sheldon

18 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Harry the Cat and Harry the Hippo series, Dyan Sheldon writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, self-confidence & identity, friendship & social.

Series

Harry and Chicken

Harry the Explorer

2 books · Ages 7–10

Harry on Vacation

Harry the Hippo

1 book · Ages 7–10

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

My Perfect Life

Confessions of a Teenage Hollywood Star

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

3 books · Ages 11–17

Planet Janet

Deep and Meaningful Diaries from Planet Janet

2 books · Ages 12–17

Sophie Pitt-Turnbull Discovers America

Sophie Pitt-Turnbull

1 book · Ages 12–16

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Tall, Thin, and Blonde

Tall, Thin, and Blonde

For the child feeling the sting of a best friend choosing popularity over loyalty. This story navigates the pressures of

Cover of My Brother Is a Visitor from Another Planet

My Brother Is a Visitor from Another Planet

For the younger sibling who feels overshadowed or confused by an older brother's antics. A funny look at how we use our

Cover of My Worst Best Friend

My Worst Best Friend

Gracie and Savanna have always been best friends, but Savanna’s lies are making Gracie wonder if it is finally time to s

Cover of The Crazy Things Girls Do for Love

The Crazy Things Girls Do for Love

Three very different girls join the Environmental Club to get close to a handsome new student, only to find their own wo

Cover of One or Two Things I Learned About Love

One or Two Things I Learned About Love

Hildy's ordinary summer turns into a diary of first love when she meets Connor, proving that real relationships are way

Cover of The Truth About My Success

The Truth About My Success

For the teen navigating the pressures of public image or feeling trapped by family expectations, this swap story explore

Cover of Just Friends

Josh is head over heels for Jena, but his fear of losing their close friendship keeps his true feelings a secret.

By Age Range

Harry and Chicken

Harry the Explorer

Harry on Vacation

Harry and Chicken

Harry the Explorer

Harry on Vacation

Tall, Thin, and Blonde

My Brother Is a Visitor from Another Planet

My Perfect Life

Common Themes

Humor Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Social Growing Up Friendship & Loyalty Loneliness & Belonging School Life Jealousy & Comparison

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Family Affairs

Doodles from the Boogie Down

Stephanie Rodriguez

Doodles from the Boogie Down

Little Miss Twins

Roger Hargreaves

Little Miss Twins

QB 1

Blame My Virgo Moon

Freja Nicole Woolf

Blame My Virgo Moon