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Books by Joanna Cole | Wonderlit

Books by Joanna Cole

43 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the The Magic School Bus and Penguin Young Readers series, Joanna Cole writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, school life, adventure.

Series

Inside the Earth

Inside the Human Body

Lost in the Solar System

The Magic School Bus

13 books · Ages 4–10

You Can't Smell a Flower with Your Ear!

Penguin Young Readers

1 book · Ages 5–8

Explores the World of Animals

Gets All Dried Up

Makes a Rainbow

The Magic School Bus TV Tie-ins

8 books · Ages 4–10

Ancient Egypt

Medieval Castle

Imperial China

Ms. Frizzle's Adventures

3 books · Ages 6–10

Norma Jean, Jumping Bean

1 book · Ages 4–7

The Gator Girls

Gator Halloween

Get Well, Gators!

The Gator Girls

3 books · Ages 4–9

My Big Boy Potty

1 book · Ages 2–4

Hungry, Hungry Sharks!

Step into Reading

1 book · Ages 5–8

Standalone Books

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Monster Manners

Monster parents are horrified by their daughter’s polite behavior and desperately try to teach her how to be properly ru

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Daytime Animals

Spark a sense of wonder with life-size illustrations that show young children exactly how big (or small) animals like pa

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I'm a Big Sister

This picture book presents a child's-eye view of family life, describing the joy of welcoming a new sibling into the fam

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The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider: Fingerplays and Action Rhymes

For the caregiver seeking to bond through movement and song. This collection uses rhythmic play to help toddlers develop

Cover of Who Put the Pepper in the Pot?

Who Put the Pepper in the Pot?

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen but finds that too many cooks can lead to a hilarious, spicy disaster.

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How You Were Born

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third must find a way to become a Viking hero his own way in a world full of dragons and h

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When You Were Inside Mommy

For the child curious about where they came from and the special bond shared before birth. A gentle way to explain pregn

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A Gift from Saint Francis: The First Creche

For children curious about the origin of the nativity scene, this story explores how a message of peace and humble begin

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How I Was Adopted

For the child who feels like they do not fit the mold of their family's expectations. A humorous quest about finding you

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Asking About Sex and Growing Up

For the child or tween starting to ask about their changing body. This guide provides clear, honest answers to common qu

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Cuts, Breaks, Bruises and Burns: How Your Body Heals

For the child who is nervous about a new scrape or a wiggly tooth. This gentle guide explains how the body's amazing rep

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Golly Gump Swallowed a Fly

For the child who loves wordplay and silliness. This classic nonsense rhyme uses cumulative repetition to turn a small m

By Age Range

Daytime Animals

The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider: Fingerplays and Action Rhymes

Who Put the Pepper in the Pot?

Monster Manners

Daytime Animals

Inside the Earth

Monster Manners

Inside the Earth

Lost in the Solar System

How You Were Born

How I Was Adopted

Asking About Sex and Growing Up

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder School Life Adventure Teamwork & Collaboration Humor Animals Nature & Outdoors Science Experiments

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The Square Root of Murder

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The Zombie Who Visited New Orleans

Centaur School