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Books by Joy Cowley | Wonderlit

Books by Joy Cowley

17 books · Ages 2–14

Known for the Agapanthus Hum and Mrs. Wishy-Washy series, Joy Cowley writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, nature & outdoors, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Agapanthus Hum and the Eyeglasses

Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark

2 books · Ages 5–8

Mr. Wishy-Washy

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Splishy-Sploshy

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Scrubbing Machine

Standalone Books

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Red-eyed Tree Frog

A tiny red-eyed tree frog creeps through the Central American rainforest at night, hunting for its next meal while avoid

Cover of The Silent One

A boy who cannot hear or speak finds a soulmate in a giant white turtle, but he must face the fears of his village to pr

Cover of Gladly, Here I Come

Gladly, Here I Come

For the child seeking warmth and belonging through gentle storytelling. This collection of stories and poems celebrates

By Age Range

Chameleon, Chameleon

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Splishy-Sploshy

Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Scrubbing Machine

Red-eyed Tree Frog

Gladly, Here I Come

Common Themes

Animals Nature & Outdoors Loneliness & Belonging Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Being Different

Mrs. Wishy-Washy

4 books · Ages 2–11

Snake and Lizard

Snake and Lizard

1 book · Ages 6–10

Ages 5–9

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Weta: A Knight in Shining Armour

Meet the weta, a wingless New Zealand cricket that looks like a knight in armor as it navigates its nocturnal world.

Cover of Chameleon, Chameleon

Chameleon, Chameleon

For the child who marvels at the natural world, this photographic journey follows a tiny chameleon's brave walk through

Cover of Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey

Gracias: The Thanksgiving Turkey

Miguel grows incredibly fond of the turkey he’s supposed to be fattening for dinner, leading his community to step in an

Cover of The Wishing of Biddy Malone

The Wishing of Biddy Malone

Young Biddy Malone finds a magical faerie village where a mysterious boy offers her three wishes that transform her life

Cover of The Rusty, Trusty Tractor

The Rusty, Trusty Tractor

Micah thinks his grandfather needs a new tractor, until a shiny modern machine gets stuck and the old, rusty one comes t

Cover of Song of the River

Song of the River

For the child who feels small in a big world, this soothing story uses the journey of a river to show how every little b

Cover of Hunter

For the child finding their inner strength when they feel isolated. This historical survival story explores resilience t

Agapanthus Hum and Major Bark

Red-eyed Tree Frog

The Silent One

Gladly, Here I Come

The Silent One

Hunter

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I, Trixie Who is Dog

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Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat