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Books by Robert Burleigh | Wonderlit

Books by Robert Burleigh

22 books · Ages 2–12

Known for the Robert Burleigh's Biographical Picture Books and Robert Burleigh Biographies series, Robert Burleigh writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, alongside 15 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, history, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth

Into the Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream

Robert Burleigh's Biographical Picture Books

2 books · Ages 6–12

Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic

The Secret of the Great Houdini

Tiger of the Snows: Tenzing Norgay: The Boy Whose Dream Was Everest

Robert Burleigh Biographies

3 books · Ages 5–12

The Great Zombie Pumpkin Parade!

Winter Magic

Burleigh & Minor Picture Books

2 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest

Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest

Robert Burleigh

The journey of your favorite sweet begins in the tropical rainforest; see how cocoa beans are transformed from jungle pl

Cover of Messenger, Messenger

Messenger, Messenger

Robert Burleigh

For the child fascinated by the hustle and bustle of city life, this rhythmic journey celebrates the speed, focus, and e

Cover of Flight of the Last Dragon

Flight of the Last Dragon

Robert Burleigh

Ultimon, the very last survivor of the dragon kings, emerges from hiding for one final, majestic flight across the sky.

Cover of O Captain, My Captain

O Captain, My Captain

Robert Burleigh

Walt Whitman turned his profound grief over the death of Abraham Lincoln into some of the most powerful and enduring poe

Cover of One Giant Leap

Robert Burleigh

A simple snowsuit transforms into an astronaut's gear in this wordless journey from an apartment elevator to the surface

Cover of Hi, I'm Norman

Robert Burleigh

Fascinating watercolor illustrations trace Norman Rockwell’s real-life path from a young boy with a pencil to a legendar

Cover of Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light

Toulouse-Lautrec: The Moulin Rouge and the City of Light

Robert Burleigh

The vibrant streets and characters of 19th-century Paris come alive through the posters, drawings, and life story of art

Cover of Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep!

Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep!

Robert Burleigh

Lively rhymes and bright art bring the noisy, bustling energy of city traffic to life for the youngest listeners who lov

Cover of Edward Hopper Paints His World

Edward Hopper Paints His World

Robert Burleigh

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the quiet psychology and unique vision of Edward Hopper transformed every

Cover of Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic

Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic

Robert Burleigh

Flying alone through the midnight dark of 1932, Amelia Earhart battles danger and doubt on her historic solo flight acro

Cover of Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea

Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea

Robert Burleigh

For the child who wonders how we know what lies at the bottom of the ocean and how one woman's persistence mapped the un

Cover of Hit the Road, Jack

Hit the Road, Jack

Robert Burleigh

Feel the rhythm of the open road in this poetic journey across the American landscape, inspired by the wandering spirit

Cover of Lookin' for Bird in the Big City

Lookin' for Bird in the Big City

Robert Burleigh

Young Miles Davis wanders the vibrant streets of New York City, horn in hand, chasing the bebop rhythm of his idol Charl

Cover of The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Mark Twain by Huckleberry Finn

Robert Burleigh

Huckleberry Finn himself tells the story of his creator, Mark Twain, from his Mississippi River roots to his life as a f

Cover of One Giant Leap

Robert Burleigh

For the child who gazes at the moon with wonder. Experience the breathtaking, high-stakes journey of the first lunar lan

By Age Range

One Giant Leap

Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep!

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth

Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic

The Secret of the Great Houdini

Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth

Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic

The Secret of the Great Houdini

Black Whiteness: Admiral Byrd Alone in the Antarctic

Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest

Into the Woods: John James Audubon Lives His Dream

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder History Resilience & Perseverance Discovering a Talent Art & Creativity Adventure Nature & Outdoors Growing Up

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To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

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Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jump Back, Honey: The Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Who Was Aretha Franklin?

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Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

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