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Books by Jean Little | Wonderlit

Books by Jean Little

12 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the Jean Little's Memoirs series, Jean Little writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, love & family, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Little by Little: A Writer's Education

Stars Come Out Within

Jean Little's Memoirs

2 books · Ages 8–14

Standalone Books

Cover of Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird

Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird

Jeremy's difficult summer changes when he meets Tess, a friend who helps him find comfort and a lasting legacy after his

Cover of Once Upon a Golden Apple

Once Upon a Golden Apple

Jean Little, Maggie De Vries

A family picnic turns into a creative game as a father mixes up famous storybook pieces until his children help him find

Cover of Pippin the Christmas Pig

By Age Range

Once Upon a Golden Apple

Pippin the Christmas Pig

One to Grow On

Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird

Little by Little: A Writer's Education

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Love & Family Loneliness & Belonging Resilience & Perseverance Being Different Friendship & Social School Life Growing Up

Pippin the Christmas Pig

Jean Little

Pippin the pig feels overshadowed by the grand stories of other animals until a quiet act of generosity reveals the true

Ages 4–8

Cover of His Banner Over Me

His Banner Over Me

Flora leaves her lifelong home in Taiwan for Canada, carrying the heavy weight of caring for her younger brother while s

Cover of One to Grow On

Janie Chisholm's tall tales have her family doubting everything she says and leave her feeling unpopular. When she befri

Cover of Mine for Keeps

Returning home after time away, Sally worries if her siblings will treat her differently and how she will manage her cer

Cover of Hey World, Here I Am!

Hey World, Here I Am!

For the child navigating the complex inner world of middle school, these honest poems capture the ups and downs of growi

Cover of Emma's Strange Pet

Emma's Strange Pet

For the child who longs for a pet but can't have a dog or cat due to allergies. Emma finds a creative solution to bring

Cover of Willow and Twig

Willow and Twig

For the child adjusting to a sudden change in family life or learning to trust that they will be cared for after experie

Cover of Emma's Yucky Brother

Emma's Yucky Brother

For the child adjusting to a new sibling who isn't what they expected. This story validates the messy, frustrating reali

Stars Come Out Within

Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird

Little by Little: A Writer's Education

Stars Come Out Within

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Gammysaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

Gammysaurus and Me

QB 1

Who Loves Hayden

Who Loves Mee Art

Who Loves Hayden

What Is a Family?

Craig Hammersmith

What Is a Family?

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

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