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Books by Philemon Sturges | Wonderlit

Books by Philemon Sturges

8 books · Ages 2–10

Known for the I Love Series series, Philemon Sturges writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–10, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude, empathy & kindness.

Series

I Love Trains!

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Bridges are to Cross

Bridges are to Cross

Philemon Sturges

From iron train trestles to fortified stone castle gates, see how different structures help people and vehicles cross ev

Cover of Sacred Places

Philemon Sturges

The world is full of beautiful churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples where different communities gather to find pea

Cover of The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

By Age Range

I Love Trains!

Waggers

This Little Pirate

Bridges are to Cross

Sacred Places

The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Empathy & Kindness Humor Building & Engineering Vehicles & Machines Construction History

Philemon Sturges

When a hungry hen decides to bake a pizza, her friends refuse to help with the shopping or the dough—until a surprising

Ages 4–8

Cover of She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain

She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain

Philemon Sturges

A fun, updated take on the classic folk song, featuring a lively guest arriving in a camper for a celebratory party with

Cover of Waggers

Philemon Sturges

For the little one who loves every puppy they pass on the sidewalk. A playful, rhythmic celebration of how dogs communic

Cover of This Little Pirate

This Little Pirate

Philemon Sturges

For the adventurous child who loves the high seas, this playful rhyming tale captures the spirit of pirate life through

Cover of Ten Flashing Fireflies

Ten Flashing Fireflies

Philemon Sturges

Two children capture and release glowing insects on a summer night, turning a game of catch into a rhythmic introduction

Bridges are to Cross

Sacred Places

The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

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Firefighters for Kids

Firefighters for Kids

Exclamation Points Say Wow!

Exclamation Points Say Wow!

Bicycle Bash

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