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Books by Ernest Nister | Wonderlit

Books by Ernest Nister

23 books · Ages 1–12

Known for the Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books and Ernest Nister Antique Pop-Up Books series, Ernest Nister writes picture books and middle grade for ages 1–12, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, joy & gratitude.

Series

Land of Sweet Surprises

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Surprising Pictures for Little Folk

Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

13 books · Ages 2–10

Visiting Grandma

Ernest Nister Antique Pop-Up Books

1 book · Ages 4–8

Yuletide Delights

Antique Changing Pictures

1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

Cover of Playtime Surprises

Playtime Surprises

Pull the tabs to watch dolls and toys come to life in this interactive collection of poems celebrating the magic of play

Cover of Peeps Into Fairyland

Peeps Into Fairyland

Fairies, giants, and talking birds come to life in this collection of stories that reveal the hidden wonders of magical

Cover of Christmas Surprises

Christmas Surprises

Mechanical moving pictures and festive Victorian poems reveal the classic charms and hidden surprises of an old-fashione

Cover of Ernest Nister's My Little Pets

Ernest Nister's My Little Pets

Pull the tabs to watch scenes of children and their favorite pets transform in this charming book featuring classic Vict

Cover of Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

For parents seeking a screen-free way to captivate toddlers, this vintage mechanical book uses Victorian-style magic to

Cover of Ernest Nister's Book of Christmas

Ernest Nister's Book of Christmas

Victorian poetry and magical revolving pictures bring a nineteenth-century Christmas to life in this nostalgic holiday k

Cover of Hide-and-Seek

For children who delight in the magic of discovery, this Victorian reproduction uses mechanical wheels to transform sere

Cover of Playtime Delights

Playtime Delights

Mechanical, moving illustrations bring these classic poems to life, capturing the joyful energy of children at play thro

By Age Range

Land of Sweet Surprises

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Playtime Surprises

Land of Sweet Surprises

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Playtime Surprises

Land of Sweet Surprises

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Playtime Surprises

Peeps Into Fairyland

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder History Joy & Gratitude Puzzles & Games Art & Creativity Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Grandparent Relationship

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