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Books by Lola M. Schaefer | Wonderlit

Books by Lola M. Schaefer

30 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Ocean Life and Ready, Set, Grow! series, Lola M. Schaefer writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, animals.

Series

Sea Horses

1 book · Ages 4–7

Jack-o-Lanterns

Ready, Set, Grow!

1 book · Ages 3–7

Honey Bees and Hives

Animal Homes

1 book · Ages 4–11

Corals

What Is a Bird?

What Is an Insect?

3 books · Ages 3–7

We Need Dentists

1 book · Ages 3–7

This Is the Sunflower

This Is the Rain

2 books · Ages 3–8

Robert Goddard

Frederick Douglass

Mother Teresa

First Biographies

3 books · Ages 5–8

Earthworms

Armadillos

Heinemann Read and Learn: Animals

2 books · Ages 4–7

Some Kids Use Wheelchairs

Understanding Differences

1 book · Ages 4–7

Merry Christmas, Zoo

1 book · Ages 3–5

Essential Ecosystems

The Great Lakes

Beautiful Biodiversity

DK Super Planet

3 books · Ages 7–9

Standalone Books

Cover of Honey Bees

Lola M. Schaefer

Clear photographs and simple text reveal the fascinating anatomy of honeybees, from their wings to their antennae.

Cover of Just One Bite

Lola M. Schaefer

For the curious child who marvels at the world's scale, this book reveals the incredible diversity of animal appetites t

Cover of Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Lifetime: The Amazing Numbers in Animal Lives

Lola M. Schaefer

A woodpecker drills 30 holes and a giraffe grows 200 spots; see how many incredible things animals do and grow throughou

Cover of One Busy Day

Lola M. Schaefer

Mia uses her big imagination to show her busy brother Spencer that playing together is much better than playing alone.

Cover of Hidden Dangers Seek and Find 13 of the World's Deadliest Animals

Hidden Dangers Seek and Find 13 of the World's Deadliest Animals

Lola M. Schaefer

Thirteen of the world’s deadliest creatures are hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to spot them before they spot you

Cover of One Special Day

One Special Day

Lola M. Schaefer

An imaginative and high-energy boy prepares for his biggest transformation yet as he welcomes a new sibling and steps in

Cover of Sisters

Lola M. Schaefer

Real-life photographs capture the everyday moments, playful connections, and special growing-up experiences shared by si

Cover of An Island Grows

An Island Grows

Lola M. Schaefer

For the curious child who wonders how things begin: explore the rhythmic, awe-inspiring journey of a tiny spark becoming

Cover of Swamp Chomp

Lola M. Schaefer

Vibrant illustrations and rhythmic action verbs bring the swamp to life as creatures move through the wild cycle of the

Cover of The Bear and the Star

The Bear and the Star

Lola M. Schaefer

For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle story shows how a single spark of wonder can bring the whole w

Cover of Arrowhawk

Lola M. Schaefer

A wounded red-tailed hawk fights for survival in the wild before human rescuers step in to help him heal and return to t

By Age Range

Honey Bees

Jack-o-Lanterns

We Need Dentists

Sea Horses

Honey Bees

Jack-o-Lanterns

Honey Bees and Hives

Robert Goddard

Frederick Douglass

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Animals Ocean & Marine Life Science & Nature Bugs & Insects Birds Empathy & Kindness

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South Africa

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The Strongest One of All

The Strongest One of All