Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

Discover

Life Moments
Themes
Interests
Ages

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Books by James Marshall | Wonderlit

Books by James Marshall

15 books · Ages 4–11

Known for the Carruthers and Space Case series, James Marshall writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, animals, friendship & loyalty.

Series

Taking Care of Carruthers

1 book · Ages 4–11

Merry Christmas, Space Case

1 book · Ages 4–8

Fox Outfoxed

Fox on the Job

Fox Be Nimble

4 books · Ages 5–9

Rats on the Roof

Standalone Books

Cover of Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood

A little girl wandering through the forest on the way to her grandmother's house crosses paths with a very hungry and ve

Cover of Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens

Wings: A Tale of Two Chickens

A clever chicken must outsmart a wily fox to save her foolish friend from a dangerous mistake in this witty tale of loya

Cover of Speedboat

By Age Range

Taking Care of Carruthers

Merry Christmas, Space Case

Red Riding Hood

Taking Care of Carruthers

Merry Christmas, Space Case

Common Themes

Humor Animals Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social Making Friends Embarrassment Empathy & Kindness Joy & Gratitude

Rats on the Range

Rats

2 books · Ages 6–9

Three Up a Tree

Lolly, Sam, and Spider

1 book · Ages 5–8

Jasper Raisintoast is zooming into trouble! Hold on tight as this hippo hits high speeds and hilarious mishaps in his sh

Ages 4–8

Cover of The Guest

For the child learning how to be a good host or navigating the worry that comes when a new friend suddenly goes missing.

Cover of Pocketful of Nonsense

Pocketful of Nonsense

Limericks, quirky poems, and silly drawings fill this collection, offering a lighthearted look at the more nonsensical s

Cover of George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends

George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends

For children navigating the quirky bumps of friendship, these stories show how to handle disagreements, secrets, and sur

Red Riding Hood

If Your Family Loves James Marshall, Also Try

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

Herbie Jones and Hamburger Head

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

Bingo Brown and the Language of Love

In the Past

The Snow Dance