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Books by Tony Johnston | Wonderlit

Books by Tony Johnston

30 books · Ages 3–17

Known for the Sparky and Eddie series, Tony Johnston writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–17, alongside 28 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, love & family, nature & outdoors.

Series

The First Day of School

Wild, Wild Rodeo!

Sparky and Eddie

2 books · Ages 3–9

Standalone Books

Cover of Five Little Foxes and the Snow

Five Little Foxes and the Snow

Five little foxes are desperate to play in the fresh snow, but Grandmother insists they stay inside until she finishes k

Cover of Pages of Music

Haunted by a childhood visit to Sardinia, a composer returns one Christmas to share his music, a heartfelt thank you to

Cover of Grandpa's Song

For children noticing a grandparent becoming forgetful or acting differently, this story uses music to bridge the gap an

Cover of The Green Gourd

The Green Gourd

Ignoring a warning, an old woman picks a green gourd before it is ripe and quickly finds herself caught up in a wild fol

Cover of Three Little Bikers

Three Little Bikers

Feel the breeze as three young sheep hop on their bicycles for a spirited pedaling adventure through the rolling country

Cover of We Love the Dirt

We Love the Dirt

Join the farm animals and people as they share why dirt is essential to life on the farm in this charming story that cel

Cover of Amber on the Mountain

Amber on the Mountain

High on an isolated mountain, Amber's world opens up when a new friend from the city encourages her to master the magic

Cover of The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe

The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe

In Colonial Massachusetts, a recently buried farmer's ghost can't rest until his bone, taken by a dog on a long journey,

Cover of Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

This humorous adaptation reimagines Cinderella as a Bigfoot, navigating mistreatment from her step-family in an old-grow

Cover of 10 Fat Turkeys

Join ten mischievous turkeys on a fence as they engage in hilarious antics, teaching young readers to count from ten dow

Cover of First Grade, Here I Come!

First Grade, Here I Come!

This delightful rhyming book celebrates the joys of starting first grade, introducing new friends, exciting activities,

Cover of A Small Thing . . . but Big

A Small Thing . . . but Big

For the child who freezes at the sight of a wagging tail. A gentle, step-by-step look at how small moments of bravery ca

Cover of Loving Hands

A lyrical celebration of the lifelong bond between mother and child, following the gentle touch of loving hands through

Cover of Isabel's House of Butterflies

Isabel's House of Butterflies

For the child grappling with the weight of family responsibility and the difficult choice between preserving nature and

Cover of Sunsets of the West

Sunsets of the West

Leaving everything they know behind, a family journeys toward the endless prairie to build a new life under the sunsets

Cover of Sequoia

For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle poem explores the quiet strength and enduring patience of natu

Cover of Puma Dreams

Soft acrylic and ink landscapes follow a young girl’s quiet hope of spotting an elusive, endangered puma in the wild.

Cover of The Quilt Story

The Quilt Story

A soft, stitched quilt brings warmth to Abigail during a cross-country move and continues to offer comfort to another li

Cover of The Harmonica

The music of Schubert and the notes from a small harmonica provide a flicker of hope and humanity for a boy imprisoned i

Cover of Beast Rider

Tony Johnston, María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

For the young reader processing the heavy reality of borders, family separation, and the incredible grit required to see

Cover of Off to Kindergarten

Off to Kindergarten

For the child who wants to bring their whole world to the classroom, this silly rhyming story eases the nerves of starti

Cover of Any Small Goodness

Any Small Goodness

Life in East Los Angeles means standing up for your name, hitting the basketball court, and protecting the local librari

Cover of Bone by Bone by Bone

Bone by Bone by Bone

In 1940s Tennessee, nine-year-old David must confront the painful reality of racism when his friendship is tested by the

Cover of Once in the Country: Poems of a Farm

Once in the Country: Poems of a Farm

For the child who marvels at the world around them, these lyrical poems celebrate the gentle rhythms and sensory wonders

Cover of Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

For children learning how families honor loved ones who have passed, this vibrant story transforms grief into a joyful c

Cover of The Barn Owls

For the child who finds peace in the quiet rhythms of nature and the steady, unchanging cycles of life through the years

Cover of The Vanishing Pumpkin

The Vanishing Pumpkin

For the child who loves a tall tale and the silly frustration of losing something special. This rhythmic story follows a

Cover of Desert Song

For the child who feels restless at night or wonders what happens while they sleep. Discover the quiet magic and hidden

By Age Range

Five Little Foxes and the Snow

The First Day of School

10 Fat Turkeys

Five Little Foxes and the Snow

Pages of Music

Grandpa's Song

Pages of Music

Grandpa's Song

The Green Gourd

The Harmonica

Beast Rider

Any Small Goodness

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Nature & Outdoors Growing Up Family & Siblings Joy & Gratitude Resilience & Perseverance Animals

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My Portuguese Alphabet

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Rama, the Gypsy Cat

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Tell Me the Day Backwards

Return of the Wolf

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Return of the Wolf

Trail of the Wolf

Trail of the Wolf