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Books by Gerald McDermott | Wonderlit

Books by Gerald McDermott

11 books · Ages 4–9

Known for the Trickster Tales series, Gerald McDermott writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–9, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of fairy tales & mythology, celebrating heritage, nature & outdoors.

Series

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest

Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest

Trickster Tales

2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Gerald McDermott

A young boy must brave four terrifying ceremonial chambers of snakes, bees, and lightning to find his father in this vib

Cover of Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

Gerald McDermott

Anansi the Spider must decide which of his six talented sons to reward for saving his life, leading to the creation of t

Cover of The Magic Tree: A Tale from the Congo

By Age Range

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

The Magic Tree: A Tale from the Congo

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale

Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

Common Themes

Fairy Tales & Mythology Celebrating Heritage Nature & Outdoors Art & Creativity Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Being Different Humor

The Magic Tree: A Tale from the Congo

Gerald McDermott

A lonely twin in the Congo discovers a mysterious tree that grants his every wish, leading to a magical transformation i

Ages 4–8

Cover of Daniel O'Rourke: An Irish Tale

Daniel O'Rourke: An Irish Tale

Gerald McDermott

A mysterious pooka spirit whisks Daniel O'Rourke away on a wild and fantastic journey across Ireland.

Cover of Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk

Gerald McDermott

Tim O'Toole receives magical gifts from the wee folk to escape poverty, but he must use his wits to protect his treasure

Cover of Jabuti, the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon

Jabuti, the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon

Gerald McDermott

After a vengeful vulture shatters his shell, a flute-playing tortoise relies on his animal neighbors to help mend him in

Cover of Pig-Boy

Gerald McDermott

A wily, shapeshifting trickster from Hawaiian legend must use his wits to escape the trouble his endless appetite keeps

Cover of Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa

Zomo the Rabbit: A Trickster Tale from West Africa

Gerald McDermott

For the child learning that being 'smart' is about more than just winning. This vibrant West African tale shows why clev

Cover of Monkey: A Trickster Tale from India

Monkey: A Trickster Tale from India

Gerald McDermott

A hungry monkey faces a river-dwelling crocodile in a battle of wits to reach a distant island filled with delicious man

The Magic Tree: A Tale from the Congo

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Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

In the Palace of the Ocean King

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Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women

Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Modern Retelling of Little Women

Who Will U Be?

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

Hey You! An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black