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Books by Jon Agee | Wonderlit

Books by Jon Agee

19 books · Ages 3–12

Jon Agee writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude, humor.

Standalone Books

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Dmitri the Astronaut

For a child who feels overlooked or unappreciated, this story celebrates the quiet loyalty of a friend and the joy of fi

Cover of Nothing

Suzie Gump, the town's wealthiest resident, starts a bizarre trend by buying 'nothing' from an antique shop. Soon, every

Cover of The Retired Kid

The Retired Kid

Brian, an eight-year-old, is fed up with school and chores, so he moves into a retirement community. He quickly learns t

By Age Range

It's Only Stanley

Z Goes Home

Dmitri the Astronaut

Nothing

The Retired Kid

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Humor Resilience & Perseverance Creativity & Imagination Animals Being Different Friendship & Loyalty

Ages 4–8

Cover of Orangutan Tongs

Orangutan Tongs

For the child who loves the sound of words and the joy of a good giggle. This collection of tongue twisters and nonsense

Cover of The Other Side of Town

The Other Side of Town

Join a New York City cab driver on an unexpected journey when his passenger, a little guy in a goofy suit, takes him to

Cover of Lion Lessons

For the child who feels a bit small or out of place, this witty guide to becoming a fierce lion celebrates finding your

Cover of Life on Mars

A brave astronaut journeys to Mars, convinced he's the first to explore the red planet. His meticulous search for alien

Cover of Otto: A Palindrama

Otto: A Palindrama

Join Otto on a fantastical graphic novel quest to find his dog, Pip. This unique story is told entirely in palindromes,

Cover of My Dad Is a Tree

My Dad Is a Tree

Join a little girl and her dad as he transforms into a tree for a day, enduring birds, squirrels, and even rain. This sw

Cover of The Wall In The Middle Of The Book

The Wall In The Middle Of The Book

For the child who fears what they don't know, this story shows how our assumptions about others can keep us from seeing

Cover of Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, The

Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau, The

Chaos erupts in Paris when Felix Clousseau’s unusual paintings begin to come to life, leading the artist from fame to a

Cover of Milo's Hat Trick

Milo's Hat Trick

For the child who feels the pressure to perform or needs a reminder that the best results often come from unlikely partn

Cover of My Rhinoceros

A boy worries his new pet rhinoceros is a bit of a dud until the animal reveals surprising, hidden talents that make him

Cover of I Want a Dog

For the child who knows exactly what they want and won't be swayed by silly alternatives. A humorous take on staying fir

Cover of Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! And Other Palindromes

Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! And Other Palindromes

Watch sentences flip and reverse in this hilarious collection of phrases that read exactly the same backward and forward

Cover of It's Only Stanley

It's Only Stanley

For the family who finds strange bumps in the night more silly than scary. A perfect pick for when things aren't quite a

Cover of Z Goes Home

For the curious learner who loves finding hidden shapes in the world, this visual journey transforms a walk home into a

Cover of Terrific

For the child who tends to see the glass as half empty or meets new experiences with a skeptical 'terrific.'

Cover of Palindromania!

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how words and numbers like WOW and 52125 can stay exactly the same even when

Nothing

The Retired Kid

Orangutan Tongs

Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! And Other Palindromes

Palindromania!

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Serious Farm

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Little Hedgehog Books

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2 is for Dancing: A 1 2 3 of Actions

Woodleigh Hubbard

2 is for Dancing: A 1 2 3 of Actions

Fifteen Animals!

Fifteen Animals!