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Books by Phyllis Root | Wonderlit

Books by Phyllis Root

41 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 25 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, nature & outdoors, joy & gratitude.

Series

One Windy Wednesday

Meow Monday

Thirsty Thursday

Tales from Duckport

3 books · Ages 3–8

Aunt Nancy and Cousin Lazybones

Aunt Nancy and Old Man Trouble

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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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

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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

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By Age Range

The Hungry Monster

One Windy Wednesday

All for the Newborn Baby

Sam, who was Swallowed by a Shark

Mrs. Potter's Pig

Common Themes

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

Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

Aunt Nancy

3 books · Ages 4–9

Turnover Tuesday

Soggy Saturday

2 books · Ages 3–7

Mouse Hunt

Here Comes Tabby Cat

2 books · Ages 3–6

Hey, Tabby Cat!

The Chase

Tabby Cat at Night

Brand New Readers: Tabby Cat

3 books · Ages 2–7

Pizza

Brand New Readers: Mouse

1 book · Ages 4–7

Rattletrap Car

1 book · Ages 3–6

Mouse Has Fun

Brand New Readers

1 book · Ages 4–7

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

Ages 4–8

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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

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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

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

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Celia Planted a Garden: The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island 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

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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

The Hungry Monster

Sam, who was Swallowed by a Shark

Mrs. Potter's Pig

Aunt Nancy and Cousin Lazybones

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The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

The Day the Teacher Went Bananas

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

The Strongest One of All

The Strongest One of All

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

Hey, Diddle, Diddle!

Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show

Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show