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Books by Barbara Esham | Wonderlit

Books by Barbara Esham

5 books · Ages 5–10

Known for the Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series, Barbara Esham writes picture books and middle grade for ages 5–10, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, shame & guilt, school life.

Series

Stacey Coolidge's Fancy-Smancy Cursive Handwriting

Adventures of Everyday Geniuses

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Last to Finish

For the child who feels discouraged by timed tests or believes speed equals smarts. This story celebrates different lear

Cover of If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

For the child who feels 'slow' because they struggle with spelling or reading, this story reveals that brilliance and dy

Cover of Free Association, Where My Mind Goes During Science Class

Free Association, Where My Mind Goes During Science Class

For the child whose thoughts wander during class, this story celebrates the connection between a busy mind and a creativ

By Age Range

Last to Finish

If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

Stacey Coolidge's Fancy-Smancy Cursive Handwriting

Last to Finish

If You're So Smart, How Come You Can't Spell Mississippi?: (A Story About Dyslexia)

Stacey Coolidge's Fancy-Smancy Cursive Handwriting

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Shame & Guilt School Life Feelings & Emotions Learning Disability Neurodivergence Being Different Resilience & Perseverance

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Cover of Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have The Wiggle Fidgets

Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have The Wiggle Fidgets

For the child who struggles to sit still and wonders why their brain works differently than their classmates. A validati