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Books by Heather Henson | Wonderlit

Books by Heather Henson

7 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Chicken Run series, Heather Henson writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, resilience & perseverance, farming & gardening.

Series

Cutting Loose! Behind the Fences at Tweedy's Farm

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Angel Coming

For children waiting on a new baby, this lyrical story explores the history of mountain midwives and the communal excite

Cover of Grumpy Grandpa

For children who feel intimidated by an older relative's stern demeanor and want to understand the person behind the gru

Cover of Dream of Night

For children processing trauma or loss who find comfort in the quiet bond of animals, this story explores how a girl and

By Age Range

Cutting Loose! Behind the Fences at Tweedy's Farm

Angel Coming

Grumpy Grandpa

Cutting Loose! Behind the Fences at Tweedy's Farm

Angel Coming

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance Farming & Gardening Being Different Love & Family Curiosity & Wonder History Family & Siblings

Ages 10–14

Cover of That Book Woman

That Book Woman

For the child who feels like they don't belong in a classroom or finds books intimidating, this story celebrates how a t

Cover of Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

For the child navigating the confusing middle ground between childhood and adolescence while processing their parents' r

Cover of Lift Your Light a Little Higher

Lift Your Light a Little Higher

An enslaved man leads visitors through the dark wonders of Kentucky's Mammoth Caves. Dramatic watercolor and collage art

Grumpy Grandpa

Dream of Night

Here's How I See It--Here's How It Is

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