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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! and Leopold the Giraffe series, Elise Parsley writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 2 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

Neck & Neck

Leopold the Giraffe

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of It's Tummy Time!

It's Tummy Time!

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

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

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

Arnie and the New Kid

Arnie and the New Kid

Bitter Bananas

Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader

Christianne Jones

Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader

The 13-Storey Treehouse

The 13-Storey Treehouse

Oh Dear, Said Tiger

Oh Dear, Said Tiger