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Books by Maribeth Boelts | Wonderlit

Books by Maribeth Boelts

8 books · Ages 0–9

Known for the Step into Reading series, Maribeth Boelts writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–9, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, friendship & social, love & family.

Series

Dogerella

Step into Reading

1 book · Ages 4–6

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Firefighters' Thanksgiving

The Firefighters' Thanksgiving

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who admires local heroes and needs to understand how community helpers balance their important jobs with t

Cover of Happy Like Soccer

Happy Like Soccer

Maribeth Boelts

Sierra loves playing soccer on the nice suburban fields, but she wishes her hardworking aunt could see her play just onc

Cover of A Bike Like Sergio's

A Bike Like Sergio's

By Age Range

Looking for Sleepy

The Firefighters' Thanksgiving

Happy Like Soccer

A Bike Like Sergio's

The Firefighters' Thanksgiving

Common Themes

Empathy & Kindness Friendship & Social Love & Family Family & Siblings Hope & Optimism Being Different Animals Fear & Bravery

Maribeth Boelts

Ruben desperately wants a bike like his friend’s, but his family can't afford it. When he finds lost money at the store,

Ages 5–9

Cover of Kaia and the Bees

Kaia and the Bees

Maribeth Boelts

Kaia is brave about almost everything, but she'll need a special kind of courage to join her father on the roof and face

Cover of The Purple Puffy Coat

The Purple Puffy Coat

Maribeth Boelts

For the child who struggles to speak up when a friend's well-meaning gift or idea doesn't feel right. A gentle lesson on

Cover of What Coco Can Do

What Coco Can Do

Maribeth Boelts

Coco doesn't herd cattle or act in movies, but he has a special talent for cuddling. He uses his gentle spirit to help p

Happy Like Soccer

A Bike Like Sergio's

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The Black Tower

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In the Forest of Your Remembrance

Gloria Jean Pinkney

In the Forest of Your Remembrance

Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

The Gift of Freedom How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers

Glennette Tilley Turner

The Gift of Freedom How Harriet Tubman Rescued Her Brothers

Sugar Girl