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Books by Lila Perl | Wonderlit

Books by Lila Perl

17 books · Ages 4–15

Known for the What America Ate and Why and Fat Glenda series, Lila Perl writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–15, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, self-confidence & identity.

Series

Slumps, Grunts, and Snickerdoodles

Hunter's Stew and Hangtown Fry

Junk Food, Fast Food, Health Food

What America Ate and Why

3 books · Ages 8–15

Fat Glenda's Summer Romance

Fat Glenda Turns Fourteen

Fat Glenda

2 books · Ages 11–15

Standalone Books

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That Crazy April

Between a disastrous fashion show and a month of wild events, an eleven-year-old girl begins to question what it really

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Pieface and Daphne

Self-centered Pamela gains a new perspective on life and kindness when she and her visiting cousin Daphne encounter a my

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Piñatas and Paper Flowers

Lila Perl, Alma Flor Ada

For children curious about their heritage or classmates' traditions, this bilingual guide brings the vibrant holidays of

Cover of Annabelle Starr, E.S.P.

Annabelle Starr, E.S.P.

Annabelle Starr is convinced she has ESP, but her "gift" causes fear in her adopted brother, leading her to question its

Cover of Candles, Cakes, and Donkey Tails

Candles, Cakes, and Donkey Tails

The history of birthday cakes, the meaning of birthstones, and unusual party customs from around the world explain why w

Cover of The Telltale Summer of Tina C.

The Telltale Summer of Tina C.

For the child feeling self-conscious about their changing body or navigating the confusing reality of two separate house

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Marleen, the Horror Queen

Marleen, new to a neighborhood, struggles to fit in. She creates a 'Horror Queen' alter ego to confront those who don't

Cover of Blue Monday and Friday the Thirteenth: The Stories Behind the Days of the Week

Blue Monday and Friday the Thirteenth: The Stories Behind the Days of the Week

Uncover the hidden history of Monday through Sunday, exploring their cultural and linguistic roots. Learn about popular

Cover of Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt

Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt

This informative book explores the history of ancient Egypt, detailing the process of mummification and the secrets hidd

Cover of The Great Ancestor Hunt

The Great Ancestor Hunt

Step-by-step instructions and government resources provide the tools needed to dig through history and track down your o

Cover of From Top Hats to Baseball Caps, from Bustles to Blue Jeans Why We Dress the Way We Do

From Top Hats to Baseball Caps, from Bustles to Blue Jeans Why We Dress the Way We Do

Fashion shapes history in surprising ways, from the rigid structure of bustles to the casual comfort of blue jeans and b

Cover of Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story

Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story

Lila Perl, Marion Blumenthal Lazan

Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her harrowing childhood experiences, surviving six years in Nazi concentration camps with

By Age Range

Pieface and Daphne

Annabelle Starr, E.S.P.

Marleen, the Horror Queen

Slumps, Grunts, and Snickerdoodles

Hunter's Stew and Hangtown Fry

That Crazy April

Slumps, Grunts, and Snickerdoodles

Hunter's Stew and Hangtown Fry

That Crazy April

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder History Self-Confidence & Identity Love & Family Growing Up Family & Siblings Being Different Resilience & Perseverance

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