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Books by Eileen Spinelli | Wonderlit

Books by Eileen Spinelli

22 books · Ages 0–18

Eileen Spinelli writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–18, exploring themes of love & family, joy & gratitude, loneliness & belonging.

Standalone Books

Cover of Kittycat Lullaby

Kittycat Lullaby

Eileen Spinelli

After a long day of play, a tired kitten settles into a cozy routine of soft purrs and sleepy stretches to welcome the n

Cover of Rise the Moon

Eileen Spinelli

From the farmer's field to the wolf's den, the moon's glow reaches everyone. This gentle journey through the night provi

Cover of Three Pebbles and a Song

Three Pebbles and a Song

Eileen Spinelli

For the child whose unique talents don't always fit the 'practical' mold, this story celebrates how art and music nouris

Ages 4–8

Cover of Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale

Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale

Eileen Spinelli

Moe McTooth loves the warmth of his new apartment during the snowy winter, but the arrival of spring brings a wild, rest

Cover of Summerhouse Time

Summerhouse Time

Eileen Spinelli

The air smells like salt and the house is full of cousins in this warm celebration of an annual family pilgrimage to the

Cover of Where I Live

Eileen Spinelli

Diana loves her room and waving to her neighbor, but after a family move, she must find a way to feel at home in a brand

Cover of While You Are Away

While You Are Away

Eileen Spinelli

Honest feelings of missing someone take center stage as three children share what it is like when a parent is far away f

Cover of Silly Tilly

Eileen Spinelli

Tilly’s barnyard friends think her constant antics are too much, but the farm feels strangely quiet and empty once her s

Cover of In My New Yellow Shirt

In My New Yellow Shirt

Eileen Spinelli

For the child who can turn a living room into a jungle, this book celebrates how a simple new piece of clothing can spar

Cover of The Dancing Pancake

The Dancing Pancake

Eileen Spinelli

Bindi finds a new sense of community and home while helping her mother and aunt turn a local diner into a neighborhood s

Cover of Cold Snap

Eileen Spinelli

A freezing week in a small town turns neighbors into a community as everyone finds ways to keep spirits high until the t

Cover of Hero Cat

Eileen Spinelli

For the child needing reassurance of a mother's fierce protection, this moving story of a brave cat shows the lengths a

Cover of Now It Is Winter

Now It Is Winter

Eileen Spinelli

Mother Mouse uses gentle wisdom and beautiful cut-paper art to show her little one how to find joy in the winter frost w

Cover of While You Were Away

While You Were Away

Eileen Spinelli

A child writes letters to a deployed parent, sharing everything that happened while they were away. Captures the ache an

Cover of Night Shift Daddy

Night Shift Daddy

Eileen Spinelli

A father and daughter share a deep bond of love and respect as they navigate the quiet moments of his night shift schedu

Cover of Sophie's Masterpiece

Sophie's Masterpiece

Eileen Spinelli

After her beautiful webs are rejected by everyone else, a hardworking spider named Sophie finds the perfect person to ap

Cover of Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas

Eileen Spinelli

An orphan boy becomes a local legend in a town divided by strict racial lines as he runs through boundaries others are t

Cover of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Eileen Spinelli

A quiet, lonely man finds his world transformed after an anonymous box of valentine chocolates is accidentally delivered

Cover of The Best Time of Day

The Best Time of Day

Eileen Spinelli

For the child grappling with the reality of war and seeking a story of resilience and belonging amidst extreme hardship.

Cover of Callie Cat, Ice Skater

Callie Cat, Ice Skater

Eileen Spinelli

Callie Cat loves to skate for the pure fun of it, but she must find her way back to that simple joy when the pressure of

Cover of The Best Story

Eileen Spinelli

For the child grappling with the harsh reality of injustice and the struggle to maintain humanity and identity in a worl

Cover of Do You Have a Hat?

Do You Have a Hat?

Eileen Spinelli

For the curious child who loves dress-up and wonders about the past. This playful rhyming romp uses famous hats to intro

By Age Range

Kittycat Lullaby

Rise the Moon

Silly Tilly

Kittycat Lullaby

Rise the Moon

Three Pebbles and a Song

Three Pebbles and a Song

Moe McTooth: An Alley Cat's Tale

Summerhouse Time

Summerhouse Time

Where I Live

The Dancing Pancake

Common Themes

Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Loneliness & Belonging Animals Being Different Friendship & Social Hope & Optimism Nature & Outdoors

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Maisy Loves You

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Spot's First Easter

Spot's First Easter

Dream

Matthew Cordell