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Books by Rosemary Wells | Wonderlit

Books by Rosemary Wells

100 books · Ages 0–17

Known for the Stanley and Rhoda and James series, Rosemary Wells writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 0–17, alongside 61 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, love & family, family & siblings.

Series

Stanley and Rhoda

Stanley and Rhoda

1 book · Ages 4–8

Don't Spill It Again, James

1 book · Ages 4–8

Moss Pillows

Voyage to the Bunny Planet

1 book · Ages 3–7

Lucy Comes to Stay

1 book · Ages 4–8

Edward Almost Goes to School

Edward's Overwhelming Overnight

Edward in Deep Water

Edward the Unready

3 books · Ages 3–7

McDuff Moves In

McDuff Comes Home

McDuff and the Baby

7 books · Ages 2–7

Yoko

Yoko's Paper Cranes

The Halloween Parade

Yoko & Friends School Days

9 books · Ages 3–8

Mama, Don't Go!

The School Play

The Germ Busters

Yoko & Friends: School Days

6 books · Ages 3–8

Timothy's Tales from Hilltop School

Timothy Goes to School

1 book · Ages 4–7

Felix and the Worrier

A Visit to Dr. Duck

Fiona's Little Lie

Felix and Fiona

3 books · Ages 2–8

Show-and-Tell

Fireman Max

Ruby Writes a Story

Max & Ruby Early Readers

4 books · Ages 3–7

Hands Off, Harry!

1 book · Ages 3–7

Time-Out for Sophie

1 book · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

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Peabody the teddy bear feels pushed aside when a flashy new talking doll arrives for Annie's birthday, testing the bond

Cover of Good Night, Fred

Good Night, Fred

A broken telephone leads to a night of brotherly bonding and unexpected fun as Fred and his big brother try to save the

Cover of Hazel's Amazing Mother

Hazel's Amazing Mother

There are no limits to what one determined mother will do to protect and help her child in this beautifully illustrated

Cover of Abdul

An old mother camel gives birth to a very strange-looking baby named Abdul, whose unusual appearance leads to all sorts

Cover of Forest of Dreams

Forest of Dreams

Silver rain and warm sunshine transform the winter woods as a young girl celebrates the first waking breaths of spring a

Cover of Shy Charles

For the child who observes from the sidelines and finds their own quiet way to be brave. A gentle look at social anxiety

Cover of The Little Lame Prince

The Little Lame Prince

Cast out by an evil uncle, a young prince uses a magic cape from his godmother to soar beyond his physical limits and re

Cover of Fritz and the Mess Fairy

Fritz and the Mess Fairy

Fritz is a master of messes, but he meets his match when a science project gone wrong conjures a chaotic fairy who takes

Cover of Max's Dragon Shirt

Max's Dragon Shirt

For the child who has a very specific vision of what they want to wear, even when it clashes with what a parent or older

Cover of Waiting for the Evening Star

Waiting for the Evening Star

While Berty loves the rhythmic pace of life on his Vermont farm, he watches with confusion as his older brother yearns f

Cover of Pandora's Box

Ruby gives the classic myth of Pandora a clever twist to teach her little brother Max why he shouldn't snoop in her room

Cover of Night Sounds, Morning Colors

Night Sounds, Morning Colors

The year unfolds through a child's eyes, from the crunch of the seasons to the vivid colors of the morning sun and the q

Cover of The Language of Doves

The Language of Doves

On her sixth birthday, Julietta listens to her grandfather's tales of training homing pigeons in Italy during the height

Cover of Bunny Cakes

Max is determined to bake a worm-infested birthday surprise for Grandma, even if his bossy sister Ruby insists on a rasp

Cover of Bunny Money

Max and Ruby head to the shops to find the best birthday present for Grandma, but a series of bunny emergencies keeps dr

Cover of The Fisherman and His Wife

The Fisherman and His Wife

An enchanted fish grants wish after wish, yet the fisherman’s wife is never satisfied. This classic tale follows the con

Cover of Max's Ride

Max’s carriage ride is a bumpy, high-flying adventure that ends with a spectacular splash into a giant pile of leaves.

Cover of Max's Christmas

Max's Christmas

Max is determined to stay awake for Santa’s arrival, even if his big sister Ruby says it’s strictly against the rules on

Cover of Max's Breakfast

Max's Breakfast

Max is determined not to eat his breakfast egg, no matter how many clever tricks his big sister Ruby tries to pull at th

Cover of Read to Your Bunny

Read to Your Bunny

For parents building a daily ritual with their little ones, this gentle poem celebrates the simple power of reading toge

Cover of The Bear Went Over the Mountain

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

One curious bear climbs a great green hill to see what lies on the other side in this playful retelling of the classic n

Cover of Max's Bath

Ruby is determined to get Max clean, but every time she gives him a bath, he somehow finds a way to end up even messier

Cover of Mary on Horseback

Mary on Horseback

Mary Breckinridge faced icy rivers and steep Appalachian trails to bring medicine to families in need. This is the true

Cover of Bingo

B-I-N-G-O! Clap and sing along with this brightly illustrated version of the classic nursery rhyme about everyone's favo

Cover of Streets of Gold

Streets of Gold

Mary Antin leaves behind the hardships of Czarist Russia for a new life in America, where she must find the courage to e

Cover of Noisy Nora

Nora is tired of being the ignored middle child, so she begins a noisy campaign of slamming windows and banging doors to

Cover of Max Cleans Up

Ruby wants Max to clean his messy room, but Max has a hilarious plan of his own for dealing with escaped ants and meltin

Cover of Max's Chocolate Chicken

Max's Chocolate Chicken

Max is more interested in eating a chocolate chicken than hunting for eggs, leading to a hilarious holiday showdown with

Cover of Morris' Disappearing Bag

Morris' Disappearing Bag

Christmas morning feels disappointing for Morris while his siblings enjoy their gifts, until he discovers a magical bag

Cover of Play with Max and Ruby

Play with Max and Ruby

For the child learning to navigate toy sharing and sibling negotiations, this gentle story follows Max as he counts his

Cover of Through the Hidden Door

Through the Hidden Door

The discovery of an ancient underground civilization changes everything for two boys in this mystery of hidden worlds.

Cover of Wingwalker

Reuben must find his courage when the dust storms and financial ruin of the Great Depression suddenly tear away the secu

Cover of Max and Ruby's King Midas

Max and Ruby's King Midas

Max dreams of a cupcake heaven, so Ruby tells him the story of Prince Midas and his laser-beam eyes to show him what hap

Cover of Max's Bedtime

Sometimes only one specific comfort object will do, no matter how many other toys are offered at bedtime.

Cover of Ruby's Tea for Two

Ruby's Tea for Two

Toddlers can join bunny siblings Max and Ruby for a tea party in this durable, shaped board book featuring simple text a

Cover of Bunny Party

For siblings who have different ways of playing. Max and Ruby navigate the funny friction of party planning when their i

Cover of The House in the Mail

The House in the Mail

Rosemary Wells, Tom Wells

Emily and her family browse a 1928 catalog of house kits, picking out their dream home and building it piece by piece in

Cover of Max's Birthday

Max is excited to be the center of attention on his big day as he and his big sister Ruby celebrate with cake, presents,

Cover of Ruby's Beauty Shop

Ruby's Beauty Shop

Max gets an unexpected makeover when Ruby and Louise open a beauty shop, but the real surprise comes when Grandma wants

Cover of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

For parents seeking a calming way to transition through the evening, this board book turns common rituals like bath time

Cover of The Gulps

The Gulp family RV is overflowing with snacks and screens until a breakdown in the countryside introduces them to the un

Cover of Otto Runs for President

Otto Runs for President

While other candidates at Canine Country Day School make wild promises, Otto enters the race with a simple goal: actuall

Cover of Max's Easter Surprise

Max's Easter Surprise

While Ruby and Louise focus on carefully painting Easter eggs, Max has a much more energetic and creative plan for a hol

Cover of Max's ABC

Beloved bunnies Max and Ruby lead a colorful trip through the alphabet, featuring a new letter and a fun sibling moment

Cover of Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Red Moon at Sharpsburg

As the Civil War rages around her, India Moody studies science with a neighbor and finds the courage to survive the terr

Cover of Lincoln and His Boys

Lincoln and His Boys

Brothers Willie and Taddie share personal stories of their father, Abraham Lincoln, during the high-stakes years of the

Cover of Max Makes a Friend

Max Makes a Friend

Max is ready for a fun day at the park, but his new friend Fred keeps taking his toys and refusing to share.

Cover of My Havana

Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez

Dino Fernandez carries the architecture and spirit of his beloved Havana in his heart as his family moves from Cuba to S

Cover of Costume Fun!

For the child who loves to express themselves through play and fashion. This interactive book encourages creative preten

Cover of On the Blue Comet

On the Blue Comet

After his father leaves to find work, Oscar witnesses a bank robbery and is pulled onto a mysterious train that travels

Cover of Love Waves

Invisible waves of affection travel from parents at work back to their child at home, creating a steady pulse of comfort

Cover of Where's Ruby?

Max is having a blast hiding under the flaps in this game of hide-and-seek, but now it is Ruby's turn to find the perfec

Cover of Following Grandfather

Following Grandfather

Jennie keeps catching glimpses of her grandfather in his favorite spots as she searches the beach for a special seashell

Cover of Ruby Gets Crafty

Ruby Gets Crafty

Ruby and Louise’s perfect poster project is threatened by Max’s cowboy chaos, but a few glittery spills might be exactly

Cover of Ivy Takes Care

Lonely after her best friend leaves for the summer, Ivy finds new purpose in the Southwest sun by caring for a stubborn

Cover of Stella's Starliner

Stella's Starliner

When mean weasels make fun of her family's trailer, Stella finds comfort in her parents' love and a new place where kind

Cover of Max to the Rescue

Max to the Rescue

When the wind whisks away the final pages of a storybook, Max launches his toy helicopter to track them down and save th

Cover of Max and the Fall Parade

Max and the Fall Parade

For the child who loves to create and needs a gentle lesson in sharing. Max and Ruby navigate sibling conflict while cra

Cover of Max's Special Spring

Max's Special Spring

Ruby wants to clean the yard for spring, but Max just wants to play with his trucks. Can the siblings work together to m

Cover of Max's Bunny Business

Max's Bunny Business

Ruby and Louise are determined to sell enough lemonade to buy matching rings, but Max's busy antics keep getting in the

Cover of Max's Bug

For the child who loves finding treasures in the grass. Max finds a tiny friend and learns about caring for living thing

By Age Range

Peabody

Good Night, Fred

Abdul

Stanley and Rhoda

Peabody

Good Night, Fred

Stanley and Rhoda

Hazel's Amazing Mother

Don't Spill It Again, James

Mary on Horseback

Through the Hidden Door

Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Common Themes

Animals Love & Family Family & Siblings Humor Becoming a Big Kid Sibling Rivalry Sharing with Siblings Patience & Waiting

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Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Zeke Meeks vs the Horrifying TV-Turnoff Week

Zeke Meeks vs the Horrifying TV-Turnoff Week

I, Trixie Who is Dog

I, Trixie Who is Dog

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Hope Was Here