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Books by Steven Kellogg | Wonderlit

Books by Steven Kellogg

18 books · Ages 3–9

Known for the Pinkerton series, Steven Kellogg writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–9, alongside 13 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, animals, creativity & imagination.

Series

Pinkerton, Behave!

A Rose for Pinkerton

Tallyho, Pinkerton!

5 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

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Won't Somebody Play with Me?

When Kimmy's friends seem too busy to play on her birthday, her wild imagination cooks up some truly hilarious and drama

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Much Bigger Than Martin

Martin is a very bossy big brother, so his younger sibling begins dreaming up every possible way to finally outgrow him

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Ralph's Secret Weapon

By Age Range

Give the Dog a Bone

Won't Somebody Play with Me?

Much Bigger Than Martin

Tallyho, Pinkerton!

Won't Somebody Play with Me?

Common Themes

Humor Animals Creativity & Imagination Joy & Gratitude Dogs Being Different Loneliness & Belonging Friendship & Loyalty

Steven Kellogg

Eccentric Aunt Georgiana thinks Ralph is a natural sea-serpent charmer. Faced with a giant monster, Ralph must rely on h

Ages 4–9

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Summer feels quiet and lonely for Kathy while her best friend is away having fun. Jealousy and sadness mix in this class

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Can I Keep Him?

Arnold asks to keep a wild variety of animals as pets, but his mother says no to every single one—until he suggests brin

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The Island of the Skog

Jenny and her friends sail away to find a peaceful new home, only to discover the mysterious Skog already claims the isl

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Give the Dog a Bone

The classic rhythm of This Old Man gets a wagging tail as an ever-growing pack of hungry dogs joins the hunt for a tasty

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The Three Sillies

A young man thinks his sweetheart’s family is the silliest on earth until he travels the world and meets people with eve

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The Mysterious Tadpole

Louis receives a birthday gift from Scotland that looks like a simple tadpole, but this growing pet soon causes giant-si

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The Pied Piper's Magic

A magical pipe from a grumpy witch gives a clever elf the power to transform everything from local pests to the meanest

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Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale

For the child who loves imagining bigger-than-life feats and the untamed wilderness. This classic tall tale celebrates b

Cover of Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale Retold and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Johnny Appleseed: A Tall Tale Retold and Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

For the child who loves the outdoors and wants to see how one person's small, kind actions can grow into a lasting legac

Cover of Chicken Little

For the child who gets caught up in a whirlwind of 'what-ifs.' A silly, vibrant reimagining of the classic tale that tea

Much Bigger Than Martin

Tallyho, Pinkerton!

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Pooh Goes Visiting

Pooh Goes Visiting

Bikes for Sale

India ABCs

The Tighty Whitey Spider: And More Wacky Animal Poems I Totally Made Up

The Tighty Whitey Spider: And More Wacky Animal Poems I Totally Made Up

Smile, Maisy!