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Books by Phyllis Root | Wonderlit

Books by Phyllis Root

33 books · Ages 0–10

Known for the Tales from Duckport and Aunt Nancy series, Phyllis Root writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–10, alongside 18 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, joy & gratitude, nature & outdoors.

Series

Meow Monday

Turnover Tuesday

Thirsty Thursday

Tales from Duckport

4 books · Ages 3–8

Aunt Nancy and Cousin Lazybones

Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble

Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

Aunt Nancy

3 books · Ages 4–9

The Chase

Hey, Tabby Cat!

Cat Bath

Brand New Readers

8 books · Ages 0–7

Standalone Books

Cover of Sam Who Was Swallowed by a Shark

Sam Who Was Swallowed by a Shark

Sam the river rat ignores his skeptical neighbors to build a boat and sail toward the open sea in this story of followin

Cover of Mrs. Potter's Pig

Mrs. Potter's Pig

Mrs. Potter keeps a spotless house, but her daughter Ermajean loves being messy so much she might just be turning into a

Cover of The Hungry Monster

The Hungry Monster

For the child who gets grumpy when their tummy rumbles, this playful story uses rhythm and repetition to explore the que

Cover of All for the Newborn Baby

All for the Newborn Baby

The world rejoices through a mother's tender lullaby as she sings to her newborn baby resting in a quiet manger.

Cover of Kiss the Cow!

Annalisa is determined not to kiss her cow's sticky nose, but she might have to change her mind when the milk supply sud

Cover of What Baby Wants

What Baby Wants

While the rest of the family tries every trick to stop Baby from crying, only his big brother truly understands what wil

Cover of Oliver Finds His Way

Oliver Finds His Way

A fluttering leaf leads Oliver the bear deep into the woods until he is all alone, but a clever idea helps him find his

Cover of Big Momma Makes the World

Big Momma Makes the World

With a baby on her hip and laundry waiting, Big Momma rolls up her sleeves to create the entire world, leaving humanity

Cover of Ten Sleepy Sheep

Ten Sleepy Sheep

The barnyard grows quiet as ten sheep slowly settle in, nodding off one by one in this rhythmic counting story perfect f

Cover of Looking for a Moose

Looking for a Moose

Four children trek through the deep woods, peeking behind trees and bushes on a rhythmic quest to spot a real, live moos

Cover of Lucia and the Light

Lucia and the Light

For the child who needs to find their inner light when the world feels dark or scary. This snowy quest celebrates the po

Cover of Flip, Flap, Fly!

Flip, Flap, Fly!

From a baby bird’s first flight to a child’s playful hops, little ones and their mamas meet for a joyful afternoon at th

Cover of Toot Toot Zoom!

Toot Toot Zoom!

Pierre sets off on a solo mountain drive to find company and ends up with a car full of helpful animal hitchhikers befor

Cover of Creak! Said the Bed

Creak! Said the Bed

Stormy weather sends one child after another into their parents' bed until there is no room left for Papa in this rhythm

Cover of Scrawny Cat

A thin, frightened cat wandering the streets alone finally finds warmth and a soft place to land when a kind stranger op

Cover of Anywhere Farm

All it takes to start a garden is a single seed, a little soil, some sunshine, and a bit of water to turn any small corn

Cover of Celia Planted a Garden

Celia Planted a Garden

Phyllis Root, Gary D. Schmidt

For the child who finds beauty in quiet places, this lyrical biography celebrates how one girl's patience and creativity

Cover of If You Want to See a Caribou

If You Want to See a Caribou

For the child learning that some of life's most beautiful moments can't be rushed. This lyrical journey through the wood

By Age Range

The Hungry Monster

All for the Newborn Baby

The Chase

Sam Who Was Swallowed by a Shark

Mrs. Potter's Pig

The Hungry Monster

Sam Who Was Swallowed by a Shark

Mrs. Potter's Pig

Aunt Nancy and Cousin Lazybones

Common Themes

Animals Joy & Gratitude Nature & Outdoors Humor Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Becoming a Big Kid Creativity & Imagination

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B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

A Brave Cat