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Books by Molly Bang | Wonderlit

Books by Molly Bang

10 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the Sunlight Series series, Molly Bang writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of nature & outdoors, curiosity & wonder, gratitude & appreciation.

Series

My Light

Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life

Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas

Sunlight Series

4 books · Ages 4–9

Standalone Books

Cover of Tye May and the Magic Brush

Tye May and the Magic Brush

A poor orphan receives a magical gift in a dream: a paintbrush that makes everything she paints come to life in the real

Cover of The Paper Crane

The Paper Crane

A magical paper crane comes to life and dances to thank a kind restaurant owner in this beautifully illustrated story ab

Cover of Dawn

A shipbuilder weds a mysterious woman who agrees to marry him only if he promises never to watch her while she works at

By Age Range

When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry...

Tye May and the Magic Brush

The Paper Crane

Dawn

Tye May and the Magic Brush

Common Themes

Nature & Outdoors Curiosity & Wonder Gratitude & Appreciation Resilience & Perseverance Art & Creativity Joy & Gratitude Ocean & Marine Life Weather & Seasons

Ages 5–9

Cover of When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry...

When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry...

Anger can feel like a storm, but running, crying, and climbing a favorite tree help Sophie find the quiet breeze she nee

Cover of When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

For the child who feels like giving up when a task gets tough. This story introduces the power of yet to turn frustratio

Cover of Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays

Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays

For the young activist who sees something wrong in their community and wants to know how one person can make a differenc

The Paper Crane

Dawn

Nobody Particular: One Woman's Fight to Save the Bays

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Return of the Wolf

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Return of the Wolf

Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

The Crimson Tide

The Crimson Tide

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman

Chloe and the Fireflies

Chloe and the Fireflies