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Books by Elise Parsley | Wonderlit

Books by Elise Parsley

7 books · Ages 0–8

Known for the Magnolia Says DON'T! series, Elise Parsley writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, creativity & imagination, manners & behavior.

Series

If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

Magnolia Says DON'T!

4 books · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Neck and Neck

Leopold the giraffe is the star of the zoo until a shiny giraffe-shaped balloon arrives, sparking a hilarious battle for

Cover of How to Catch a Clover Thief

How to Catch a Clover Thief

For the child who gets a little too intense about protecting their toys or treasures, this silly forest mystery highligh

Cover of It's Tummy Time!

It's Tummy Time!

By Age Range

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Pirate to Meet Santa, Don't!

It's Tummy Time!

If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!

Common Themes

Humor Creativity & Imagination Manners & Behavior Responsibility & Accountability Shame & Guilt Animals Nature & Outdoors Anger & Frustration

For parents seeking to turn daily developmental exercises into a joyful bonding experience. This rhythmic board book mak

Ages 0–2

If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!

If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!

If Your Family Loves Elise Parsley, Also Try

Loudmouth George and the Big Race

Loudmouth George and the Big Race

Vampire Island

The Lumberjack's Beard

The Lumberjack's Beard

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

Bitter Bananas