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Books by Maryann Cocca-Leffler | Wonderlit

Books by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

15 books · Ages 2–10

Known for the All Aboard Reading and She Persisted series, Maryann Cocca-Leffler writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–10, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, creativity & imagination, school life.

Series

Silly Willy

Lots of Hearts

Princess for a Day

All Aboard Reading

4 books · Ages 3–6

Bethany Hamilton

1 book · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

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Jungle Halloween

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Jungle animals put on their best costumes and hang decorations to celebrate a wild and rhythmic Halloween night under th

Cover of Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

For the child who feels frustrated by unfair rules or being told no. Discover how Judy Heumann turned a lifetime of 'no'

Cover of We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights

By Age Range

Silly Willy

Lots of Hearts

Jungle Halloween

Silly Willy

Lots of Hearts

Princess for a Day

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Creativity & Imagination School Life Friendship & Social Being Different Love & Family Humor Art & Creativity

We Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights

Activism in Action

1 book · Ages 4–8

Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance

Smart About Art

1 book · Ages 6–9

Mr. Tanen's Ties

1 book · Ages 5–8

Princess Kim and Too Much Truth

1 book · Ages 4–8

We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights

Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Janine Leffler

For the child who asks why things aren't always fair, this book explores the landmark fight for every student's right to

Ages 5–9

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Bus Route to Boston

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Saturday morning means a bus ride to the city with Mamma, where two sisters find wonder in the simple, bustling magic of

Cover of Jack's Talent

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

For the child who feels like everyone else has a special trick except them. Jack discovers that being a kind friend is t

Cover of A Vacation for Pooch

A Vacation for Pooch

Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Violet misses her dog while she is away on a trip, wondering if Pooch is having just as much fun at home as she is on va

Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Bethany Hamilton

We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights

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Princess Penelope

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The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

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