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Books by George Shannon | Wonderlit

Books by George Shannon

24 books · Ages 2–12

Known for the Lizard and Stories to Solve series, George Shannon writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Lizard's Song

Lizard's Home

2 books · Ages 3–8

Stories to Solve

More Stories to Solve

Still More Stories to Solve

Stories to Solve

3 books · Ages 7–12

Wise Acres

Wise Acres Farm

1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Gang and Mrs. Higgins

The Gang and Mrs. Higgins

When outlaws descend on a Kansas trading post, clever Mrs. Higgins uses the gang's own bad habits against them to hide h

Cover of The Piney Woods Peddler

The Piney Woods Peddler

A determined peddler barters his way through the woods, hoping to bring home a shiny silver dollar for his young daughte

Cover of The Surprise

For little ones who want to show appreciation, this sweet story explores the joy of giving a heartfelt gift to someone s

Cover of Bean Boy

An orphan with nothing but a cup of beans relies on his wits and the kindness of strangers to navigate a world full of c

Cover of Dance Away

Rabbit loves to dance so much his friends avoid him, but his rhythmic moves become a clever secret weapon when a hungry

Cover of April Showers

For children who delight in simple joys but need a gentle lesson in situational awareness, this book offers a sweet and

Cover of Spring: A Haiku Story

Spring: A Haiku Story

Short, evocative haiku verses capture the small, quiet wonders of nature as the world awakens during the spring season.

Cover of Tomorrow's Alphabet

Tomorrow's Alphabet

A is for seed and B is for eggs in this clever game where you have to think about what today's objects will become tomor

Cover of Frog Legs

For the energetic child who can't sit still, these bouncy poems celebrate the joy of movement, jumping, and the physical

Cover of Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!

Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!

For the small child who feels overlooked or intimidated by bigger obstacles, this story proves that cleverness and coura

Cover of The Secret Chicken Club

The Secret Chicken Club

Debbie is a cow with a passion for dancing, but she has one big problem: she wants to be part of a club meant only for c

Cover of Hands Say Love

Rhythmic words and gentle scenes show how simple daily actions—from gardening to helpful chores—are actually quiet ways

Cover of Busy in the Garden

Busy in the Garden

For the child curious about the tiny miracles in the soil: a playful collection of poems and riddles that celebrate the

Cover of Chicken Scratches

Chicken Scratches

George Shannon, Lynn Brunelle

Waddle into a coop of poultry-themed poems and absurd illustrations that celebrate the silly side of farm life with plen

Cover of White Is for Blueberry

White Is for Blueberry

A blueberry is white before it turns blue, and this playful look at nature uses acrylic paintings to show how colors cha

Cover of Rabbit's Gift

For the child who is learning how their small acts of kindness can ripple out to help an entire community during difficu

Cover of One Family

For the child noticing the many ways people belong together. This inclusive counting book redefines 'one' to show that f

Cover of Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar?

Who Put the Cookies in the Cookie Jar?

It takes more than a baker to fill a jar; journey from the farm to the kitchen to see how an entire community works toge

By Age Range

The Surprise

Dance Away

April Showers

The Gang and Mrs. Higgins

The Piney Woods Peddler

Lizard's Song

The Gang and Mrs. Higgins

The Piney Woods Peddler

Lizard's Song

Still More Stories to Solve

More Stories to Solve

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Animals Humor Farming & Gardening Resilience & Perseverance

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The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

1-10 Counting Book With Vintage Picture Animal Farm

1-10 Counting Book With Vintage Picture Animal Farm

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs