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Books by William Steig | Wonderlit

Books by William Steig

11 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the Doctor De Soto series, William Steig writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, animals, nature & outdoors.

Series

Doctor De Soto

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Amos & Boris

After a whale saves a mouse from the vast ocean, the tiny mouse finds a surprising way to rescue his giant friend in thi

Cover of Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride

Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride

For the child who needs a giggle when things go wrong. This whimsical tale shows how humor and persistence turn a disast

Cover of Spinky Sulks

For the child who has ever felt misunderstood and isn't quite ready to stop being mad, even when everyone tries to cheer

By Age Range

Spinky Sulks

Pete's a Pizza

Amos & Boris

Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride

Doctor De Soto

Common Themes

Humor Animals Nature & Outdoors Friendship & Loyalty Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Adventure Being Different

Ages 3–8

Cover of Yellow & Pink

For the child who asks big questions about where we come from and why we look the way we do, this fable explores the mys

Cover of Pete's a Pizza

Rainy weather has ruined outdoor playtime, so Pete’s father transforms his grumpy son into a make-believe pizza using kn

Cover of When Everybody Wore a Hat

When Everybody Wore a Hat

For the child curious about their grandparents' world, this nostalgic memoir captures the sights, sounds, and simple joy

Cover of Rotten Island

A repugnant monster leaves his home to see the world, eventually finding satisfaction and a boost in self-esteem when he

Cover of Caleb and Kate

For the child learning that big arguments don't mean a loss of love. A magical tale about a husband and wife navigating

Cover of Abel's Island

For the child learning to find strength in solitude, this classic tale explores how being far from home can help us disc

Cover of Shrek!

A repulsive monster leaves home to find his place in the world and discovers that even an ugly ogre can find true love w

Amos & Boris

Farmer Palmer's Wagon Ride

Doctor De Soto

Abel's Island

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Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

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I, Trixie Who is Dog

I, Trixie Who is Dog

Trail of the Wolf

Trail of the Wolf