Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

Discover

Life Moments
Themes
Interests
Ages

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Books by Ellen Levine | Wonderlit

Books by Ellen Levine

9 books · Ages 3–15

Known for the If You... and Up Close series, Ellen Levine writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–15, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, fear & bravery, justice & fairness.

Series

If You Were an Animal Doctor

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

2 books · Ages 7–11

Rachel Carson

1 book · Ages 10–14

Standalone Books

Cover of I Hate English!

I Hate English!

Mei Mei struggles to find her voice in New York as she navigates the difficult transition of moving from Hong Kong and l

Cover of Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi

Cover of Henry's Freedom Box

By Age Range

Catch a Tiger by the Toe

If You Were an Animal Doctor

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

I Hate English!

If You Were an Animal Doctor

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Justice & Fairness Hope & Optimism History Empathy & Kindness Adventure Being Different

Henry's Freedom Box

Ellen Levine

For children processing the concept of unfairness or the value of freedom. This moving true story honors the courage req

Ages 5–9

Cover of Seababy

A storm-tossed baby otter finds hope and a new family when humans and a surrogate otter mother step in to help him recov

Cover of Catch a Tiger by the Toe

Catch a Tiger by the Toe

For the young adventurer learning how to work with friends and use their unique strengths to overcome challenges togethe

Cover of Darkness Over Denmark

Darkness Over Denmark

The Danish resistance and ordinary citizens risk everything to evacuate 7,500 Jews to safety by sea during World War II.

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

I Hate English!

Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Rachel Carson

Darkness Over Denmark

If Your Family Loves Ellen Levine, Also Try

March: Book Two

March: Book Two

The Civil Rights Movement

Heather Adamson

The Civil Rights Movement

Ann Fights for Freedom

Nikki Shannon Smith

Ann Fights for Freedom

The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

The Way of the Grizzly

Thank You, Dr. King!

Thank You, Dr. King!