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Books by Mac Barnett | Wonderlit

Books by Mac Barnett

39 books · Ages 2–12

Known for the The Brixton Brothers and The Terrible Two series, Mac Barnett writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, alongside 27 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Series

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

The Brixton Brothers

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Terrible Two Get Worse

The Terrible Two Go Wild

The Terrible Two

2 books · Ages 8–12

Square

Circle

The Shapes Trilogy

2 books · Ages 4–8

Mac B., Kid Spy: Mac Undercover

Top Secret Smackdown

The Sound of Danger

Mac B., Kid Spy

4 books · Ages 7–10

Jack Goes West

Jack (Barnett & Pizzoli)

1 book · Ages 4–8

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Barnett and Klassen's Fairy Tales

1 book · Ages 4–8

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza

The First Cat in Space

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Guess Again!

Silly rhymes and tricky illustrations set up a guessing game where the answers are never what you expect. Get ready for

Cover of President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

President Taft has a very big problem: he is wedged tight in his White House bathtub and even his cabinet members don't

Cover of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Sam and Dave are determined to dig until they find something spectacular, but the real treasure might be hidden in the m

Cover of The Terrible Two

The Terrible Two

Mac Barnett, Jory John

Miles Murphy had it made. He lived in a great town near the ocean, he had two best friends, and most importantly, he had

Cover of The Skunk

A man in a tuxedo finds himself in an absurd, city-wide chase when a persistent skunk begins following his every move fr

Cover of Rules of the House

Rules of the House

For siblings who struggle with following directions or respect for property, this darkly funny tale explores the hair-ra

Cover of How This Book Was Made

How This Book Was Made

Writing a story is a wild journey that involves much more than just paper and ink—it also requires dodging hungry tigers

Cover of Just Because

For the child who asks a million questions at lights out, this book swaps hard facts for magical myths that celebrate th

Cover of Paolo, Emperor of Rome

Paolo, Emperor of Rome

Paolo the dachshund escapes his dull hair salon life to chase la dolce vita through the ancient ruins, opera houses, and

Cover of What Is Love?

A curious boy leaves home to ask everyone he meets a single, difficult question, only to find the answer waiting for him

Cover of The Three Billy Goats Gruff

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

For the child who loves a good laugh and outsmarting the 'bad guy,' this witty retelling proves that brains (and size) c

Cover of The Great Zapfino

The Great Zapfino

A spectacular circus performer must face his deepest fears to escape a burning building and find his way back to the spo

Cover of John's Turn

For the child who feels nervous about sharing their unique passion with others, this gentle story celebrates the quiet c

Cover of Twenty Questions

Twenty Questions

Playful and profound questions wander through whimsical scenes, inviting curious minds to invent their own endless answe

Cover of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

Does Santa slide under the door like paper or pour through the faucet? Explore the most ridiculous and plausible theorie

Cover of Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem

Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a giant responsibility or a parent's unusual rules. A hilarious look at the logis

Cover of Santa's First Christmas

Santa's First Christmas

For the child who wonders if anyone takes care of the person who takes care of everyone else, this story explores the qu

Cover of The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse

The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse

A mouse swallowed by a wolf is surprised to find a duck already living inside, hosting parties and enjoying the wolf's a

Cover of Extra Yarn

For the child who enjoys creating something from nothing or feels the pressure to conform, this whimsical tale celebrate

Cover of The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown

The Important Thing about Margaret Wise Brown

Step inside the unusual and spirited world of the woman who wrote Goodnight Moon, a writer whose own life was every bit

By Age Range

Guess Again!

Count the Monkeys

Telephone

Guess Again!

Count the Monkeys

President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

Guess Again!

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity

The Terrible Two Get Worse

The Terrible Two Go Wild

Common Themes

Humor Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity Adventure Being Different Animals Becoming a Big Kid

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