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Books by Jeanette Winter | Wonderlit

Books by Jeanette Winter

17 books · Ages 3–10

Jeanette Winter writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–10, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, nature & outdoors.

Standalone Books

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The Christmas Tree Ship

Jeanette Winter

Captain Herman braves the icy winter gales of Lake Michigan to ensure the children of Chicago have evergreen trees to br

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The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

Jeanette Winter

Librarian Alia Muhammad Baker and her neighbors risk everything to move and hide thousands of books as war reaches the c

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Josefina

Niño's Mask

The Christmas Tree Ship

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

Wangari's Trees of Peace

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance History Nature & Outdoors Art & Creativity Hope & Optimism Celebrating Heritage Curiosity & Wonder Being Different

Wangari's Trees of Peace

Jeanette Winter

Returning to a Kenya stripped of its forests, Wangari Maathai begins a movement by planting nine small trees that grow i

Ages 5–9

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Jeanette Winter

For the child who expresses themselves differently than those around them and finds beauty in creativity rather than tra

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Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan/Iqbal, a Brave Boy from Pakistan

Jeanette Winter

Two courageous children from Pakistan stand up for the rights of others in these woven biographies of Malala Yousafzai a

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Our House Is on Fire

Jeanette Winter

For the child who feels small in a big world, this story shows how one person's quiet determination can spark a global m

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Jeanette Winter

For the child who loves making things with their hands, this book celebrates the joy of folk art and the vibrant colors

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Tale of Pale Male: A True Story, The

Jeanette Winter

For the nature-loving child who marvels at the unexpected beauty found in the middle of a bustling city, featuring a res

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Sebastian: A Book about Bach

Jeanette Winter

For the child who loves making things and needs to see how practice and passion turn a small spark of talent into a life

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The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps

Jeanette Winter

For the child who feels more at home in nature than the classroom, this quiet biography follows Jane Goodall's journey f

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Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia

Jeanette Winter

Luis loves books so much that his house is full, so he loads up two faithful donkeys to carry a traveling library throug

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Jeanette Winter

For the child who loves to play dress-up and is discovering who they are. A young boy explores different identities thro

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Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan

Jeanette Winter

For children processing world events or unfairness, this quiet story shows how knowledge and courage can light the way t

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September Roses

Jeanette Winter

Two sisters stranded in New York City on September 11th turn thousands of roses intended for a flower show into a beauti

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The World Is Not a Rectangle

Jeanette Winter

For the child who thinks outside the box, this inspiring biography of Zaha Hadid celebrates the beauty of following your

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Follow the Drinking Gourd

Jeanette Winter

For the child exploring their cultural identity or learning how even the most rebellious spirit can find a meaningful pa

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Elsina's Clouds

Jeanette Winter

In the midst of a dry season in South Africa, Elsina paints vibrant prayers for rain on the walls of her home to reach o

15 books

The Christmas Tree Ship

The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq

Wangari's Trees of Peace

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Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Jeannine Atkins

Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Spirit Week

Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down

Andrea Davis Pinkney

Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down