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Books by Eileen Christelow | Wonderlit

Books by Eileen Christelow

25 books · Ages 0–10

Known for the Henry Rabbit and Jerome the Alligator series, Eileen Christelow writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–10, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, humor, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Henry and the Red Stripes

Henry and the Dragon

2 books · Ages 4–8

Jerome the Babysitter

Jerome and the Witchcraft Kids

Jerome Camps Out

Jerome the Alligator

3 books · Ages 4–8

The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner

Glenda Feathers Casts a Spell

Glenda Feathers

2 books · Ages 4–8

Gertrude, the Bulldog Detective

Gertrude the Bulldog

1 book · Ages 4–8

Letters from a Desperate Dog

The Desperate Dog Writes Again

Emma and George

2 books · Ages 4–8

The Great Pig Search

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Mr. Murphy's Marvelous Invention

Mr. Murphy's Marvelous Invention

Eileen Christelow

Cornelius Murphy is a pig with a plan to build the ultimate housekeeping machine, but his wife's birthday gift creates a

Cover of Olive and the Magic Hat

Olive and the Magic Hat

Eileen Christelow

For the child who has ever made a mistake and watched it snowball into a big, silly mess. A humorous look at the magic o

Cover of Not Until Christmas, Walter!

Not Until Christmas, Walter!

Eileen Christelow

Walter the dog has a nose for holiday mischief, and he just cannot stop himself from sniffing out and shredding the hidd

Cover of Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

Eileen Christelow

A simple car wash turns into a chaotic mess when five energetic little monkeys take over the family chores in this rhyth

Cover of Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Eileen Christelow

Boredom leads to a flurry of cleaning as five little monkeys prepare for Aunt Bessie’s visit. Watch them scrub and tidy

Cover of What Do Illustrators Do?

What Do Illustrators Do?

Eileen Christelow

Follow two artists as they sketch, scale, and layout different versions of Jack and the Beanstalk to see how a picture b

Cover of Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat

Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat

Eileen Christelow

For families looking for a playful, reassuring read to get into the Halloween spirit, this story celebrates the fun of c

Cover of Robins! How They Grow Up

Robins! How They Grow Up

Eileen Christelow

Watch two young birds grow from small blue eggs into adventurous flyers in this blend of beautiful paintings and fascina

Cover of Vote!

Eileen Christelow

For children asking how leaders are chosen or why grown-ups are talking about elections. A lively guide to the democrati

Cover of What Do Authors Do?

What Do Authors Do?

Eileen Christelow

Humorous cartoon illustrations go behind the scenes to show how writers turn a simple idea into a finished picture book

Cover of Five Little Monkeys Play Hide-and-Seek

Five Little Monkeys Play Hide-and-Seek

Eileen Christelow

Five playful monkeys convince their babysitter to play a late-night game of hide-and-seek that leads to some very creati

Cover of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath

Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath

Eileen Christelow

Bubbly chaos erupts when five messy monkeys hop into the tub for a lively, rhyming bath time full of splashes and play.

Cover of Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed

Five Little Monkeys Reading in Bed

Eileen Christelow

Mama says it is time for lights out, but five little monkeys just cannot stop reading to each other under the covers.

Cover of The Five-Dog Night

The Five-Dog Night

Eileen Christelow

Old Betty thinks Ezra is freezing in his cabin, but he has a secret for staying warm during the bitter winter that his n

By Age Range

Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car

Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do

Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat

Henry and the Red Stripes

Mr. Murphy's Marvelous Invention

Henry and the Dragon

Henry and the Red Stripes

Mr. Murphy's Marvelous Invention

Jerome the Babysitter

Common Themes

Animals Humor Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Family & Siblings Joy & Gratitude Becoming a Big Kid Creativity & Imagination

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Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps

Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps

I, Trixie Who is Dog

I, Trixie Who is Dog

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo