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Books by E. Nesbit | Wonderlit

Books by E. Nesbit

17 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the The Bastable Children and Psammead series, E. Nesbit writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, growing up, history.

Series

The Story of the Treasure Seekers

The Wouldbegoods

The Bastable Children

2 books · Ages 8–12

Five Children and It

The Phoenix and the Carpet

The Story of the Amulet

Standalone Books

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Long Ago when I was Young

The author of The Railway Children looks back on her Victorian childhood, moving between the warmth of family life and t

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The Town in the Library

Rosamund and Fabian build a sprawling metropolis out of library books, only to find themselves magically pulled inside t

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By Age Range

All Round the Year

The Town in the Library

The Book of Dragons

Five Children and It

The Wouldbegoods

Common Themes

Love & Family Growing Up History Adventure Fantasy & Magic Family & Siblings Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination

Psammead

3 books · Ages 7–12

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

1 book · Ages 7–12

The Complete Mouldiwarp Series

1 book · Ages 8–12

Five Children and It

The Psammead Trilogy

1 book · Ages 8–12

Household items like chessmen and candlesticks transform into a living metropolis when a lonely boy finds a way into the

Ages 8–12

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The Book of Dragons

Watch out for dragons made of ice, dragons hiding in the post office, and a monster that escapes a book to devour an ent

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The Railway Children

For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi

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All Round the Year

For the child curious about the changing world outside their window, this classic collection of nature poems gently intr

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Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

For the child who loves epic stories but feels intimidated by old-fashioned language. Introduce the magic of the Bard th

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Shakespeare Retold

For the child curious about classic stories but intimidated by old-fashioned language. This accessible collection turns

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Lionel and the Book of Beasts

For the child learning that their actions have consequences, this classic tale explores the balance between curiosity an

The Story of the Amulet

Long Ago when I was Young

The Wouldbegoods

The Story of the Amulet

Long Ago when I was Young

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Spot's First Easter

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Clement C. Moore

The Night Before Christmas

Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots