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Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh
"Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and endearing characters . . . will be a favorite for young readers." Erin Dionne (author of Lights, Camera, Disaster)

Max Has a Fish
illustrated by Ben Clanton
ISBN 978-0-448-46158-8
Penguin
Watch the best reader of this book ever!
www.youtube.com/watch
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Cinderella and the Vampire Prince
Red Chair Press

KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW

Confident, independent readers who love their stories with a hefty dose of Halloween humor will fall under the spell of this Cinderella. . . A delightfully monstrous and fresh take on a traditional story.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/wiley-blevins/cinderella-and-the-vampire-prince/

Named one of the best Indie Books for 2016!

Duck, Duck, Goose
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Click below to get a sneak peek!
issuu.com/ellycarlson/docs/duck__duck__goose/1

Moonbeam's Children's Book Award: Bronze Medal

Meet Bodhi and Friends
Scholastic Asia
(based on the top-rated Chinese TV show)

Stella . . . Almost
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Self-Confidence)

Watch this great promo video!
youtu.be/rDGwN_PUNHs

Ick and Crud: Mystery in the Barn
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
illustrated by Jim Paillot, New York Times best-selling illustrator

Follow Me Around China
Scholastic

Dolley Madison, the White House, and the Big Tornado

STARRED REVIEW!!!! (School Library Journal)
"A stunningly illustrated exploration of a notable historical event, this is a timely and excellent addition to historical collections."

Junior Library Guild (JLG) Selection

Sunday with Savta

The Table (by Wiley Blevins and Winsome Bingham, illustrated by Jason Griffin/Caldecott Honoree)
RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2024
Junior Library Guild (JLG) Selection

PENGUIN EARLY READERS

A New Friend
ISBN 978-0-448-46180-9
Penguin (Spanish edition available 2024)
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Max Finds an Egg
illustrated by Ben Clanton
Penguin

FUNNY BONE READERS: BULLY SERIES

Stella . . . Almost
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Self-Confidence)

Watch this great promo video!
youtu.be/rDGwN_PUNHs

Go, Billy, Go!
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Being Yourself)

Dedicated to the memory of Ronin Shimizu,
a victim of bullying.

How to Deal With Bullies: Superhero Style
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Response to Bullying)

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL REVIEW: A solid and brief topical introduction to bullying that will speak to most young readers without causing stress or upset.
Foreword Reviews: Vigilante Zach's mantras [are] riotously fun and affirming for those experiencing bullying.

Bear's Bad Day
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Bullies Can Change)

The On-Again, Off-Again Friend
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
(Standing Up for Friends)
Illustrated by R.W. Alley (Paddington books)

Moonbeams Children's Book Award bronze medal

FAMILY SNAPS SERIES

Rice and Beans
ISBN 978-1-939656-00-1
Red Chair Press, distributed by Lerner

MOM'S CHOICE AWARD gold medal

I'm Not Moving!
ISBN 978-1-939656-08-7
Red Chair Press, distributed by Lerner

KIRKUS REVIEW: Pleasant and Reassuring.
Blevins refreshingly defies stereotypes with a heroine who happens to be African-American moving from the affluent 'burbs to the alien city.

MOM'S CHOICE AWARD gold medal

LET'S FIND OUT SERIES

Let's Find Out Fire Station by Wiley Blevins Let’s Find Out: Fire Station
Scholastic
ISBN 0-439-72606-9

Let's Find Out Farm Animals by Wiley Blevins Let’s Find Out: Farm Animals
Scholastic
ISBN 0-439-72604-2

Let's Find Out Ocean Life by Wiley Blevins Let’s Find Out: Ocean Life
Scholastic
ISBN 0-439-72605-0

SCARY TALES RETOLD SERIES

Hansel and Gretel and the Haunted Hut
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
Check out this preview video! www.youtube.com/watch

Swedish Edition!

Little Dead Riding Hood
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

FOREWORD REVIEWS, Fall 2016
Perfect for the next generation of thrill seekers who aren’t afraid of the big bad wolf.
ttps://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/little-dead-riding-hood/

Swedish Edition!

Goldilocks and the Three Ghosts
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

Cinderella and the Vampire Prince
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications
*also available in Swedish

KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW

Confident, independent readers who love their stories with a hefty dose of Halloween humor will fall under the spell of this Cinderella. . . A delightfully monstrous and fresh take on a traditional story.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/wiley-blevins/cinderella-and-the-vampire-prince/

Swedish Edition!

Snow White and the Seven Trolls
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

Jack and the Bloody Beanstalk
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

The Princess and the Poison Pea
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

Rapunzel and the Werewolf
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

The Bremen Town Ghosts
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

Ten Missing Princesses
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Swedish Edition!

Dinner of Doom

The Witch and the Nightingale

The Snake Prince's Secret

Dragon and His Grandmother

FIRST CHAPTERS SERIES: ICK AND CRUD

Ick and Crud: Mystery in the Barn
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)
Lerner Publications

Ick and Crud: Going to the Vet
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)
Lerner Publications
2018 Tillywig Award Winner

Ick and Crud: Ick's Bleh Day
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)
Lerner Publications

Ick and Crud: The Big Crunch
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)
Lerner Publications

Ick and Crud: Happy Halloween
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)

Ick and Crud: First Day of School
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)

Ick and Crud: The Big Snow
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)

Ick and Crud: Who Did It?
Red Chair Press (illustrated by Jim Paillot)

AVAILABLE IN CHINESE!

FOLLOW ME AROUND SERIES

Follow Me Around China
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Japan
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Mexico
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Canada
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Italy
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Germany
Scholastic

Follow Me Around United Kingdom
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Russia
Scholastic

Follow Me Around India
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Ireland
Scholastic

Follow Me Around South Korea
Scholastic

Follow Me Around Egypt
Scholastic

Follow Me Around France
Scholastic

ROCKING CHAIR KIDS SERIES

Colors All Around
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Big Box of Shapes
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Watch this great promo video!
www.youtube.com/watch

Duck, Duck, Goose
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Click below to get a sneak peek!
issuu.com/ellycarlson/docs/duck__duck__goose/1

The Not-So-Right Day
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Count On It
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

KIKI AND LALA SERIES

Kiki and Lala's Favorite Things
Scholastic Asia

Kiki and Lala's Clean-Up Day
Scholastic Asia

MY MELODY SERIES

My Melody's Busy Day
Scholastic Asia

My Melody and the Big Surprise
Scholastic Asia

BODHI AND FRIENDS SERIES

Meet Bodhi and Friends
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The Best Day Ever
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The Birthday Surprise
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The Big Dance
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The Band Plays On
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The School Play Disaster
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: Happy New Year!
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: Ready, Set, Go!
Scholastic Asia

Bodhi and Friends: The Big Trip
Scholastic Asia

IMAGINE THAT SERIES

Let It Rain: Exploring the Amazon Rain Forest
with co-author Alice Boynton
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

Mighty Ants: Exploring an Ant Colony
with co-author Alice Boynton
Red Chair Press, Lerner Publications

ANIMALS THAT HELP US

Horses on Patrol
Red Chair Press/Lerner

^{Animal Detectives}Red Chair Press/Lerner

Military Animals
Red Chair Press/Lerner

SOUND IT OUT SERIES

Mom's Choice Award GOLD MEDAL!

LOCATION WORD SERIES

LOOK CLOSELY & ON THE JOB SERIES

People Up Close

Structures Up Close

On the Job: Be Brave!

This is a standout series for content and would make a welcome addition to all kinds of libraries. (School Library Journal)

On the Job: Move It

SIMPLE MACHINES SERIES

Korea Series

Four Seasons of Fun

Meet My Family

How Do You Feel?

MadLibs Summer Reading Workbooks

WHO WAS? Workbooks

Eric Carle Preschool Workbook

Eric Carle MY FIRST PHONICS (June 2024)

Little Engine That Could: Numbers

Little Engine That Could: Letters

ROOKIE READER SERIES

Where Does Your Food Go?
ISBN 0-516-25860-5

You Can Use a Magnifying Glass
ISBN 0-516-22871-4

OTHER BOOKS

The Wonderful World of Food
Capstone

Candy Creations
ISBN 1-59034-041-8
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Egypt Egypt
ISBN 0-7398-5752-5
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Cliffords Phonics Fun Series Clifford Phonics Fun series
ISBN 0-439-40382-0
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Dinopals Phonics series
ISBN 0-439-68497-8
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Wiley’s World: New York City
ISBN 978-0-578-04524-5
(available from the author)

Boom Zoom! (with Judith Stamper)
WINNER of the Oppenheim Best Book Award
ISBN 978-0-590-76264-9
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Space Race (with Judith Stamper)
WINNER of the Oppenheim Best Book Award
ISBN 978-0-590-76267-0
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Emily: The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog
Heinemann
(written the week after my cat Emily of 20 years died)

BOOKSHOP NONFICTION SERIES

Life Long Ago
Colonial America
Simple Machines
Our Changing Earth
Who Needs Maps?
Mondo