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Books by Simon James | Wonderlit

Books by Simon James

19 books · Ages 3–8

Known for the Jess and Granddad and Jake series, Simon James writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–8, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of family & siblings, love & family, humor.

Series

The Wild Woods

The Birdwatchers

Jess and Granddad

2 books · Ages 4–8

The Day Jake Vacuumed

Jake and the Babysitter

Jake and His Cousin Sidney

Standalone Books

Cover of My Friend Whale

My Friend Whale

The ocean feels empty when a child’s favorite whale disappears, sparking a quiet realization about why we must protect t

Cover of George Flies South

George Flies South

George isn't ready to leave his cozy nest, but a sudden autumn wind has other plans for this little bird's first trip so

Cover of Nurse Clementine

Nurse Clementine

Armed with a brand new first-aid kit, Clementine is ready to treat every scrape and bruise in the house, if only her stu

By Age Range

The Day Jake Vacuumed

Jake and His Cousin Sidney

Superstar

The Wild Woods

The Day Jake Vacuumed

Jake and His Cousin Sidney

Common Themes

Family & Siblings Love & Family Humor Nature & Outdoors Empathy & Kindness Animals Becoming a Big Kid Curiosity & Wonder

Jake

3 books · Ages 3–8

Baby Brains

Superstar

Baby Brains and RoboMom

3 books · Ages 3–7

Ages 3–7

Cover of Leon and Bob

For the child who relies on an imaginary friend to navigate big changes. A gentle look at finding the courage to invite

Cover of Little One Step

Little One Step

A tiny duckling finds the courage to cross fields and forests by learning to take things just one little step at a time.

Cover of Rex

A tiny dinosaur hatches and decides a raging, terrifying Tyrannosaurus is his father, proving that even the fiercest roa

Cover of Frog and Beaver

Frog and Beaver

For the child who struggles to share or doesn't realize how their big projects affect others. A gentle lesson on communi

Cover of The Boy Who Went to Mars

The Boy Who Went to Mars

For the imaginative child struggling with a parent's temporary absence, this gentle story validates the creative ways ki

Cover of Mr. Scruff

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit the mold, this sweet story proves that belonging isn't about matching:

Cover of Sally and the Limpet

Sally and the Limpet

A trip to the beach takes a surprising turn when a stubborn limpet suctions onto Sally’s finger and refuses to let go un

Cover of Dear Mr. Blueberry

Dear Mr. Blueberry

For the child who possesses a boundless imagination and a persistent heart, even when adults offer logic and facts inste

The Wild Woods

The Birdwatchers

Jake and the Babysitter

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My Puna Loves Me

Little Hedgehog Books

My Puna Loves Me

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Ronnie & Connie Go To The Zoo

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Little Roo and the Secret of Time

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

My Portuguese Alphabet

Marilyn Trueluck

My Portuguese Alphabet