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Books by Robert D. San Souci | Wonderlit

Books by Robert D. San Souci

20 books · Ages 4–10

Robert D. San Souci writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–10, exploring themes of fairy tales & mythology, resilience & perseverance, justice & fairness.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

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The Samurai's Daughter

Robert D. San Souci

The brave daughter of a samurai warrior sets out on a perilous journey across Japan to find her exiled father and bring

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Robert D. San Souci

A woodcutter breaks a solemn vow after meeting a terrifying snow woman. To win back his lost wife, he must embark on a t

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The Enchanted Tapestry

Robert D. San Souci

Guided by a sorceress, young Li Ju braves a treacherous journey to Sun Mountain to reclaim a magical tapestry woven by h

Ages 5–9

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N.C. Wyeth's Pilgrims

Robert D. San Souci

N.C. Wyeth’s classic illustrations bring the journey of the Pilgrims to life as they arrive and settle in a new land.

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Robert D. San Souci

A young woman falls in love with a merman in this twelfth-century tale and must find a way to unite their two separate w

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Fa Mulan: The Story of a Woman Warrior

Robert D. San Souci

A brave young woman disguises herself as a soldier to take her father's place and lead an army in this retelling of the

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Callie Ann and Mistah Bear

Robert D. San Souci

A clever bear disguises himself as a handsome man to win over Callie’s mother, forcing Callie to use all her wits to sto

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The Birds of Killingworth

Robert D. San Souci

Almira and the schoolmaster stand against the whole colony to protect the birds, proving that these creatures are as use

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Robert D. San Souci

When Old Sam hires a mysterious new hand at the sawmill, his lazy son receives a much-needed lesson in hard work and bas

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Cinderella Skeleton

Robert D. San Souci

Cinderella Skeleton wants to go to the Halloween Ball, but she has to deal with her wicked stepsisters before she can da

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Young Guinevere

Robert D. San Souci

For the child who loves tales of knights and castles but wants to see themselves in the hero's role: a story of a girl's

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As Luck Would Have It

Robert D. San Souci

For siblings learning to handle big responsibilities together, these twin cubs prove that teamwork and a bit of luck can

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Robert D. San Souci

A Caribbean godmother narrates this Creole variant of the classic Cinderella story, set against a lush island backdrop f

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The Talking Eggs

Robert D. San Souci

For the child learning that true worth comes from a kind heart, not from chasing riches or comparing oneself to others.

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The Twins and the Bird of Darkness

Robert D. San Souci

For siblings who compare their own strengths and weaknesses while learning that true bravery comes from kindness and hel

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Sukey and the Mermaid

Robert D. San Souci

For the child feeling overlooked at home or dealing with an unkind family member. This West African-influenced tale offe

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Little Gold Star

Robert D. San Souci

A sparkling Spanish American retelling of Cinderella where a kind girl mistreated by her family receives help from the V

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Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow

Robert D. San Souci

The Sheriff of Nottingham is about to be outwitted once again in this action-packed tale of archery and clever disguises

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Robert D. San Souci

For children who feel overlooked or treated unfairly by others, this Ojibwa retelling of Cinderella emphasizes that true

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A Weave of Words

Robert D. San Souci

An unmotivated prince learns to read and weave to win a woman's heart, only to find those exact skills are his best defe

By Age Range

The Samurai's Daughter

The Snow Wife

The Enchanted Tapestry

The Samurai's Daughter

The Snow Wife

The Enchanted Tapestry

Common Themes

Fairy Tales & Mythology Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Celebrating Heritage Fear & Bravery Adventure Love & Family History

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