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Books by Jonathan London | Wonderlit

Books by Jonathan London

54 books · Ages 2–10

Known for the Froggy and Shawn and Keeper series, Jonathan London writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–10, alongside 25 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, nature & outdoors, love & family.

Series

Froggy Gets Dressed

Let's Go, Froggy!

Froggy Learns to Swim

25 books · Ages 2–7

Show-and-Tell

Shawn and Keeper

1 book · Ages 5–8

Do Your ABC's, Little Brown Bear

Little Brown Bear

1 book · Ages 2–5

Little Pinto of Mustang Canyon

1 book · Ages 4–8

Little Fox in the Snow

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons

Joseph Bruchac, Jonathan London

For the child curious about the rhythms of nature and the stories behind the changing seasons, as told through the indig

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Jonathan London

Follow one cool cat on a big city journey to the San Francisco jazz scene as he chases his musical dreams with rhythm an

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Jonathan London

While building a rabbit out of snow, little Liplap wishes his late grandmother could be there to see his winter creation

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Jonathan London

A young boy witnesses the end of a wild fox's journey and finds comfort in the quiet, healing cycles of the natural worl

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The Owl Who Became the Moon

Jonathan London

Peer through a train window at night to see owls, bears, and other forest creatures tucked into their moonlit homes.

Cover of Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People

Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People

Jonathan London

Wise Old Coyote leads a daring animal relay to steal fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters in this Karuk teaching t

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At the Edge of the Forest

Jonathan London

When a family of coyotes settles near their farm, a boy and his father must find a way to protect their sheep while resp

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Honey Paw and Lightfoot

Jonathan London

Deep in a winter den, a brown bear cub is born. Follow his first lessons in survival as Honey Paw guides him through the

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What Newt Could Do for Turtle

Jonathan London

For the child learning that friendship is about showing up for others. A gentle story about helping a friend and discove

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Red Wolf Country

Jonathan London

For the child captivated by the wild, this lyrical look at an endangered species explores the cycles of survival, family

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Jonathan London

The clouds have cleared and the sun is out, which means it is finally time to pull on some boots and go splashing throug

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Where the Big Fish Are

Jonathan London

Two determined boys refuse to give up on their dream of building a raft to reach the deep water, even after a fierce sto

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Crocodile: Disappearing Dragon

Jonathan London

A mother crocodile faces the dangers of the mangrove swamp as she protects her nest from hunters and helps her tiny babi

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Jonathan London

The world transforms under the moonlight as a girl and her father drift across a quiet lake to watch loons and other ani

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The Eyes of Gray Wolf

Jonathan London

The cold northern night is silent until a restless gray wolf meets a mysterious white wolf, ending his solitude beneath

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Baby Whale's Journey

Jonathan London

Dive deep into the Pacific to follow a newborn sperm whale as she learns to communicate with clicks and master the rolli

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Hippos Are Huge!

Jonathan London

Hippos are much more than just large; they possess incredible speed and strength that make them one of the most powerful

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Otters Love to Play

Jonathan London

Watch baby river otters tumble out of their den to slide down mudbanks, splash in the water, and play their way through

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Park Beat: Rhymin' Through the Seasons

Jonathan London

For children who love the energy of the outdoors, this rhythmic journey captures the joy of play through the changing co

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Gone Again Ptarmigan

Jonathan London

For the child who marvels at how animals hide in plain sight, this story explores the magic of adaptation and the rhythm

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Sun Dance, Water Dance

Jonathan London

For the child who revels in the magic of long summer days and the sensory joy of playing in the water. A rhythmic celebr

Cover of Wiggle Waggle

Jonathan London

Waddle, hop, and strut along with this rhythmic look at how different animals move their bodies through the world.

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Ice Bear and Little Fox

Jonathan London

For the child who is mesmerized by the natural world and the quiet, persevering spirit of wild animals surviving in the

Cover of Like Butter on Pancakes

Like Butter on Pancakes

Jonathan London

For the child who needs a soft landing at the start or end of a busy day. This rhythmic sensory journey celebrates the c

Cover of Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back

Jonathan London, Joseph Bruchac

The shell of a turtle holds the secrets of the seasons in these traditional legends that follow the thirteen moons of th

By Age Range

Let's Go, Froggy!

Froggy Learns to Swim

Froggy Gets Dressed

Let's Go, Froggy!

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons

Hip Cat

Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back: A Native American Year of Moons

Hip Cat

Liplap's Wish

Common Themes

Animals Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Humor Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

If You're Happy and You Know It: Eighteen Story Songs

Born in the Wild

Born in the Wild

Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies