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Books by Patrick McDonnell | Wonderlit

Books by Patrick McDonnell

13 books · Ages 0–8

Known for the Mutts series, Patrick McDonnell writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, animals, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Just Like Heaven

Hug Time

South

6 books · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Art

Patrick McDonnell

A blank page is just an invitation for a young boy named Art to create a world of lines, colors, and scribbles in this r

Cover of The Monsters' Monster

The Monsters' Monster

Patrick McDonnell

Three little rascals think they are the baddest around until they meet a giant monster who teaches them the power of say

Cover of A Perfectly Messed-Up Story

A Perfectly Messed-Up Story

Patrick McDonnell

By Age Range

Art

Hug Time

South

Art

Just Like Heaven

Hug Time

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Animals Curiosity & Wonder Humor Friendship & Loyalty Cats Nature & Outdoors Friendship & Social

Louie is frustrated when jelly and peanut butter messes start ruining his story, but he soon learns that a little chaos

Ages 3–7

Cover of Tek: The Modern Cave Boy

Tek: The Modern Cave Boy

Patrick McDonnell

Tek the cave boy is so glued to his tablet and video games that his only word is UGH, leaving his village to wonder if h

Cover of The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)

The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)

Patrick McDonnell

An alligator, a bear, and a dragon lead a chaotic, high-energy chase through the alphabet that proves even the wildest e

Cover of Thank You and Good Night

Thank You and Good Night

Patrick McDonnell

Three animal friends celebrate their very first pajama party with dancing and play before offering a quiet thank you to

Cover of Me... Jane

Patrick McDonnell

Young Jane clutches her toy chimpanzee and gazes at the natural world, dreaming of a future spent helping animals in the

Just Like Heaven

South

The Gift of Nothing

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Pooh Goes Visiting

Pooh Goes Visiting

Monkey Pop-Ups A Book of Colors

Bernice Chardiet

Monkey Pop-Ups A Book of Colors

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

India ABCs

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas