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Books by Jessica Spanyol | Wonderlit

Books by Jessica Spanyol

9 books · Ages 0–6

Known for the Machines at Work series, Jessica Spanyol writes picture books for ages 0–6, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, becoming a big kid, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Bob and His No. 1 Van

Clemence and His Noisy Little Fire Engine

Giorgio and His Star Crane Train

Machines at Work

3 books · Ages 1–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Carlo Likes Reading

Carlo Likes Reading

Jessica Spanyol

Follow Carlo the giraffe through his favorite places as he points out and names all the interesting objects he sees at t

Cover of Carlo Likes Counting

Carlo Likes Counting

Jessica Spanyol

Carlo the giraffe spots numbers everywhere, from the farm to the park, as he counts his way through a busy day of errand

Cover of Carlo Likes Colors

Carlo Likes Colors

Jessica Spanyol

By Age Range

Carlo Likes Reading

Carlo Likes Counting

Carlo Likes Colors

Carlo Likes Reading

Carlo Likes Counting

Carlo Likes Colors

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Becoming a Big Kid Curiosity & Wonder Art & Creativity Letters & Reading Animals Creativity & Imagination Self-Confidence & Identity

Carlo the giraffe spots red in the street, brown in the woods, and orange at a cafe as he wanders through his world look

Ages 2–5

Cover of Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian

Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian

Jessica Spanyol

Carlo the giraffe is a little unsure about the library, but a helpful librarian named Mrs. Chinca makes his first visit

Cover of Clive and His Art

Clive and His Art

Jessica Spanyol

Clive shares his favorite things with his friends, from painting colorful masterpieces to playing with his dolls in this

Cover of Clive and His Babies

Clive and His Babies

Jessica Spanyol

For parents seeking to encourage gentle play and empathy: watch as Clive nurtures his diverse collection of dolls in thi

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Who Owns the Cow?

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