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Books by George Ella Lyon | Wonderlit

Books by George Ella Lyon

13 books · Ages 2–16

George Ella Lyon writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–16, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, love & family.

Standalone Books

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Gina.Jamie.Father.Bear

George Ella Lyon

Two children living in different dimensions must find ways to support their single-parent families while their fathers u

Cover of The Pirate of Kindergarten

The Pirate of Kindergarten

George Ella Lyon

Ginny sees the world in double until a school vision screening reveals that her blurry, mirrored surroundings can be tra

Cover of Boats Float!

George Ella Lyon, Benn Lyon

For the little one captivated by things that go, this rhythmic journey across the water explores everything from tiny ro

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By Age Range

Boats Float!

Counting on the Woods: A Poem

Trucks Roll!

The Pirate of Kindergarten

Boats Float!

My Friend, the Starfinder

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings Art & Creativity Gratitude & Appreciation

My Friend, the Starfinder

George Ella Lyon

For the child who loves looking at the stars or listening to a grandparent's tall tales. This lyrical story bridges gene

Ages 4–8

Cover of Counting on the Woods: A Poem

Counting on the Woods: A Poem

George Ella Lyon

Count your way through the lush Kentucky woods in this poetic journey past green leaves, quiet animals, and the beauty o

Cover of Trucks Roll!

George Ella Lyon

For the truck-obsessed toddler who loves to watch the big rigs on the highway, this rhythmic journey honors the hard wor

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All the Water in the World

George Ella Lyon

For the curious child who wonders where rain comes from and where it goes. A poetic exploration of the water cycle and o

Cover of Sonny's House of Spies

Sonny's House of Spies

George Ella Lyon

Family secrets and town mysteries come to light for Sonny as he realizes the adults in his 1950s Alabama home have hidde

Cover of Mother to Tigers

Mother to Tigers

George Ella Lyon

In her 1940s apartment, Helen Martini raises infant tigers and breaks barriers to become the first female zookeeper at t

Cover of Borrowed Children

Borrowed Children

George Ella Lyon

Forced into the role of housekeeper in rural Kentucky, young Amanda finally finds a chance to see the world beyond Goose

Cover of Weaving the Rainbow

Weaving the Rainbow

George Ella Lyon

Follow the quiet, rhythmic journey of a Kentucky artist as she shears her sheep and spins their wool to weave a colorful

Cover of You and Me and Home Sweet Home

You and Me and Home Sweet Home

George Ella Lyon

Many pairs of helping hands come together in this rhythmic story to build a dream and turn a simple house into a safe an

Cover of Trains Run!

George Ella Lyon

For the little one who is fascinated by everything that moves on tracks. This rhythmic, high-energy read captures the se

Gina.Jamie.Father.Bear

My Friend, the Starfinder

All the Water in the World

Gina.Jamie.Father.Bear

Sonny's House of Spies

Borrowed Children

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Maisy Loves You

Spot's First Easter

Spot's First Easter

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Little Hedgehog Books

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