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Books by Kathi Appelt | Wonderlit

Books by Kathi Appelt

18 books · Ages 2–18

Known for the Bat Jamboree and Bubba and Beau series, Kathi Appelt writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–18, alongside 15 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, nature & outdoors, love & family.

Series

Bat Jamboree

Bats Around the Clock

2 books · Ages 3–8

Bubba and Beau: Best Friends

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of The Underneath

For the child who feels the weight of the world and needs to see how courage and connection can overcome even the darkes

Cover of Keeper

Under the glow of a blue moon, ten-year-old Keeper rows a small boat into the Gulf of Mexico to find the mermaid mother

Cover of The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

By Age Range

Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?

Piggies in a Polka

Cowboy Dreams

Mogie: The Heart of the House

Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?

Common Themes

Animals Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Humor Being Different History Music

For the child who loves rooting for the underdog and protecting the wild places. This whimsical tall tale explores what

Ages 8–12

Cover of Mogie: The Heart of the House

Mogie: The Heart of the House

For children navigating the heavy emotions of chronic illness or hospital stays, this true story of a playful pup offers

Cover of Angel Thieves

For the teenager grappling with deep questions of legacy and social justice. This lyrical story helps navigate the searc

Cover of Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?

Where, Where Is Swamp Bear?

Peer through the tall grass of the bayou as a grandfather and grandson search for a mysterious swamp bear on their quiet

Cover of Piggies in a Polka

Piggies in a Polka

For the toddler who loves to move and groove. This rhythmic romp follows a group of adorable pigs as they dress up and d

Cover of Cowboy Dreams

The evening prairie comes alive with the sounds of cicadas and the glow of the moon as a young boy imagines life on the

Cover of Once Upon a Camel

Once Upon a Camel

Deep in the Texas desert, an old camel named Zada keeps two young birds safe from a coming storm by sharing the epic sto

Cover of Max Attacks

For the child who has a high-energy pet or a playful spirit of their own, this rhythmic story celebrates the impulsive,

Cover of The Alley Cat's Meow

The Alley Cat's Meow

Jazzy cats Red and Ginger swing through the 1940s in this rhyming tale of spectacular dancing and the vibrant, rhythmic

Cover of The Best Kind of Gift

The Best Kind of Gift

For the child who feels their small contributions don't matter. A heartwarming look at why the most meaningful gifts com

Cover of Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

Lady Bird Johnson’s passion for nature blooms on these pages, showing how her efforts to plant wildflowers transformed t

Cover of When Otis Courted Mama

When Otis Courted Mama

Cardell the coyote thinks his life is just fine as it is, but everything changes when he meets the new fellow who has st

Cover of Maybe a Fox

Kathi Appelt, Alison McGhee

For the child navigating the heavy weight of losing a loved one. This lyrical story offers a bridge between grief and ho

Piggies in a Polka

The Underneath

Keeper

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

The Underneath

Keeper

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

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Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

My Portuguese Alphabet

Marilyn Trueluck

My Portuguese Alphabet

Biodiversity

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Trixie and Jinx

Trixie and Jinx

Trail of the Wolf

Trail of the Wolf