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Books by James Proimos | Wonderlit

Books by James Proimos

8 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Paulie Pastrami series, James Proimos writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, becoming a big kid, joy & gratitude.

Series

Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace

Paulie Pastrami

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

For the child who daydreams about making their own rules, this hilarious poetry collection celebrates the silly and rebe

Cover of Raisin and Grape

Raisin and Grape

Tom Amico, James Proimos

For children curious about why grandparents look different, this playful story uses a grape and a raisin to celebrate th

Cover of Patricia Von Pleasantsquirrel

By Age Range

Raisin and Grape

Waddle! Waddle!

Over the Moon

If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

Raisin and Grape

Common Themes

Humor Becoming a Big Kid Joy & Gratitude Family & Siblings Self-Confidence & Identity Being Different Friendship & Social Love & Family

Patricia Von Pleasantsquirrel

James Proimos

Determined to prove her royal status to her skeptical parents, Patricia sets off on a bold journey to find a house that

Ages 6–9

Cover of The Best Bike Ride Ever

The Best Bike Ride Ever

Bonnie O’Boy finally has the bicycle of her dreams, but she is about to realize that learning how to go is much easier t

Cover of Waddle! Waddle!

Waddle! Waddle!

A hopeful penguin bellyslides through a zany search to find the amazing dancing friend he met yesterday, leading to a he

Cover of Todd's TV

For parents seeking to balance digital life with family time, this satirical tale explores what happens when a TV become

Cover of Over the Moon

Two wolves take on the surprising and tender task of raising a human baby in this heartwarming story about what makes a

Patricia Von Pleasantsquirrel

If I Were in Charge, the Rules Would be Different

Patricia Von Pleasantsquirrel

Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace

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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

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Who Loves Mee Art

Who Loves Henrik