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Books by Jennifer Berne | Wonderlit

Books by Jennifer Berne

5 books · Ages 4–10

Known for the Calvin the Starling series, Jennifer Berne writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–10, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, history.

Series

Calvin Can't Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie

Calvin the Starling

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Follow a young boy’s journey from swimming in the Mediterranean to becoming the world’s most famous undersea explorer an

Cover of On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

For the child who asks a million questions about the stars and feels a little different from their peers. Celebrate the

Cover of How the Sea Came to Be

By Age Range

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

How the Sea Came to Be

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance History Discovering a Talent Nature & Outdoors Pride & Accomplishment Self-Confidence & Identity Being Different

How the Sea Came to Be

Jennifer Berne

For the curious child who marvels at the deep blue sea and asks how the world began. This lyrical journey explores the 4

Ages 4–8

Cover of Look Up With Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars

Look Up With Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life Among the Stars

For the child who constantly asks why the moon follows them home or wonders what lies beyond the clouds. This lyrical bi

How the Sea Came to Be

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Go Saddle the Sea

Go Saddle the Sea

My Portuguese Alphabet

Marilyn Trueluck

My Portuguese Alphabet

Biodiversity

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer