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Books by Gloria Houston | Wonderlit

Books by Gloria Houston

7 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Littlejim series, Gloria Houston writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of history, love & family, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Littlejim

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

With Papa away at war, Ruthie and her mother must find a way to honor their family tradition and deliver a perfect Chris

Cover of But No Candy

As her uncle fights overseas in World War II, Lee watches the candy jars empty and realizes her quiet life at the family

Cover of Mountain Valor

By Age Range

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

But No Candy

Littlejim's Gift An Appalachian Christmas Story

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

Littlejim

Common Themes

History Love & Family Resilience & Perseverance Nature & Outdoors Family & Siblings Farming & Gardening Growing Up Parent Deployment

Gloria Houston

With the men of her family away at war and her mother ill, a teenage girl must defy expectations to protect her North Ca

Ages 10–14

Cover of Littlejim's Gift An Appalachian Christmas Story

Littlejim's Gift An Appalachian Christmas Story

For the child learning that the most meaningful gifts come from the heart, especially when they require choosing someone

Cover of Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile

Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile

For children who love libraries and books, this inspiring true story shows how one woman's passion and perseverance brou

Cover of My Great-Aunt Arizona

My Great-Aunt Arizona

Arizona grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains dreaming of faraway places, only to find her true calling teaching generatio

But No Candy

Littlejim

Mountain Valor

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The Summer We Found the Baby

The Summer We Found the Baby

Maria's Comet

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My Pashto Number Picture Book for Kids

Marilyn Trueluck

My Pashto Number Picture Book for Kids

What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

What We'll Build: Plans for Our Together Future

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank