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Books by Nancy White Carlstrom | Wonderlit

Books by Nancy White Carlstrom

9 books · Ages 2–8

Known for the Jesse Bear series, Nancy White Carlstrom writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–8, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude, nature & outdoors.

Series

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?

Let's Count It Out, Jesse Bear

2 books · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Goodbye, Geese

Nancy White Carlstrom

Soft words and gentle imagery fill the air as a father explains the quiet approach of winter and the departure of the ge

Cover of Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

Nancy White Carlstrom

After wandering too far into the silver sea when no one would play, Joshie the sea otter hears his mother’s powerful son

Cover of Midnight Dance of the Snowshoe Hare Poems of Alaska

By Age Range

Goodbye, Geese

Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?

Goodbye, Geese

Swim the Silver Sea, Joshie Otter

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Nature & Outdoors Animals Love & Family Weather & Seasons Family & Siblings Birds

Midnight Dance of the Snowshoe Hare Poems of Alaska

Nancy White Carlstrom

The brief, vibrant changes of the Alaskan seasons come to life through lyric poems that capture the wildlife and light o

Ages 4–8

Cover of Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young

Who Said Boo? Halloween Poems for the Very Young

Nancy White Carlstrom

Playful monsters, glowing jack-o-lanterns, and friendly witches come to life in this rhythmic collection of gentle holid

Cover of Giggle-Wiggle Wake-Up

Giggle-Wiggle Wake-Up

Nancy White Carlstrom

For families needing a gentle, playful nudge to start the day. This book celebrates morning routines with warmth and joy

Cover of It Was a Dark, Dark Night

It Was a Dark, Dark Night

Nancy White Carlstrom

For the child who hears every creak and bump when the sun goes down. A nervous frog discovers that nighttime shadows are

Cover of Counting Winter

Counting Winter

Nancy White Carlstrom

For the child who loves to explore the quiet wonders of a snowy day, this rhythmic counting journey celebrates the beaut

Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?

Midnight Dance of the Snowshoe Hare Poems of Alaska

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