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Books by Joanne Ryder | Wonderlit

Books by Joanne Ryder

16 books · Ages 2–9

Known for the Just for a Day and First Grade Is the Best! series, Joanne Ryder writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–9, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, animals.

Series

The Snail's Spell

Where Butterflies Grow

Chipmunk Song

4 books · Ages 4–8

First Grade Ladybugs

First Grade Valentines

Standalone Books

Cover of The Night Flight

The Night Flight

As soon as Anna falls asleep, her local park transforms into a magical jungle where lions and monkeys lead her to secret

Cover of Bears Out There

Bears Out There

From the safety of his warm bedroom, a young boy imagines the bears in the deep woods eating, playing, and watching the

Cover of Without Words

For the child who experiences deep connections through quiet moments and gentle touches rather than talking.

By Age Range

Without Words

Each Living Thing

Won't You Be My Kissaroo?

The Snail's Spell

The Night Flight

Hello First Grade

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Animals Joy & Gratitude Weather & Seasons Empathy & Kindness Love & Family Science & Nature

First Grade Elves

First Grade Is the Best!

4 books · Ages 4–7

Won't You Be My Kissaroo?

Won't You Be My...

1 book · Ages 2–5

Ages 3–8

Cover of Each Living Thing

Each Living Thing

For the child who loves to explore the backyard and needs a gentle reminder to treat even the smallest bugs with kindnes

Cover of Dancers in the Garden

Dancers in the Garden

For the curious child who loves to pause and watch the small wonders of nature, this book captures the magic of a hummin

Cover of Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo

Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo

See how a tiny cub named Hua Mei grows up at the San Diego Zoo through real photos of her first steps, her naming ceremo

Cover of Wild Birds

For the child who finds magic in a quiet walk outdoors, this gentle story nurtures a sense of wonder and strengthens the

The Snail's Spell

The Night Flight

Bears Out There

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The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

The Way of the Grizzly

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

My Portuguese Alphabet

Marilyn Trueluck

My Portuguese Alphabet

Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies