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Books by Kathi Appelt | Wonderlit

Books by Kathi Appelt

19 books · Ages 2–18

Known for the Mogie and Bubba and Beau series, Kathi Appelt writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–18, alongside 17 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, nature & outdoors, love & family.

Series

Mogie: The Heart of the House

1 book · Ages 4–8

Bubba and Beau: Best Friends

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of Bat Jamboree

Ten rows of talented bats perform a wing-flapping review, stacking themselves into a musical pyramid of fifty-five for a

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 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

By Age Range

Bat Jamboree

Bubba and Beau: Best Friends

Max Attacks

Mogie: The Heart of the House

Bat Jamboree

Bats Around the Clock

The Underneath

Keeper

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

The Underneath

Keeper

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

Common Themes

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

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