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Books by Martha Alexander | Wonderlit

Books by Martha Alexander

15 books · Ages 0–10

Known for the Blackboard Bear and Lily and Willy series, Martha Alexander writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–10, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of creativity & imagination, art & creativity, becoming a big kid.

Series

I Sure Am Glad to See You, Blackboard Bear

We're in Big Trouble, Blackboard Bear

You're a Genius, Blackboard Bear

Blackboard Bear

3 books · Ages 3–7

Willy's Boot

1 book · Ages 1–3

Standalone Books

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No Ducks in Our Bathtub

Martha Alexander

For the child who is desperate for a pet but keeps hearing 'no' from the grownups. This funny story explores the messy s

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Even that Moose Won't Listen to Me

Martha Alexander

Nobody believes there is a giant moose in the garden, so a frustrated young girl must find her own way to handle the uni

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My Outrageous Friend Charlie

By Age Range

No Ducks in Our Bathtub

Even that Moose Won't Listen to Me

Bobo's Dream

No Ducks in Our Bathtub

Even that Moose Won't Listen to Me

Common Themes

Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity Becoming a Big Kid Love & Family Family & Siblings Self-Confidence & Identity Bears Nature & Outdoors

Lily and Willy

Lily

1 book · Ages 1–3

The Magic Box

The Magic Picture

The Magic Books

2 books · Ages 5–10

Martha Alexander

Jessie Mae thinks her friend Charlie is the only one who can be outrageous, until a magic kit birthday gift reveals her

Ages 4–8

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Martha Alexander

For the child who wants to feel big and brave, this gentle story explores how even the smallest friend can be a hero thr

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Good Night, Lily

Martha Alexander

Lily shares a bedtime story with her brother Willy, starting a cozy chain of reading that travels all the way to the fam

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Poems and Prayers for the Very Young

Martha Alexander

A comforting collection of short rhymes and gentle prayers for toddlers and preschoolers to help find peace and gratitud

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Nobody Asked Me If I Wanted a Baby Sister

Martha Alexander

Fed up with his new baby sister getting all the attention, Oliver decides to see if any of his neighbors might want to t

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I'll Protect You from the Jungle Beasts

Martha Alexander

For the child who uses a brave persona to mask their own nighttime anxieties. This gentle story explores how projecting

My Outrageous Friend Charlie

My Outrageous Friend Charlie

The Magic Picture

The Magic Box

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Who Will U Be?

My Mamaw Loves Me

Little Hedgehog Books

My Mamaw Loves Me

Can't Scare Me!

Can't Scare Me!

Princess Penelope

Princess Penelope

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood