Books by Catherine Rayner

6 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Molly, Olive, and Dexter series, Catherine Rayner writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, joy & gratitude, animals.

Series

Molly, Olive, and Dexter Play Hide-and-Seek
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: The Guessing Game
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!
Molly, Olive, and Dexter
3 books · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of Norris: The Bear Who Shared
Norris: The Bear Who Shared
Catherine Rayner
Norris the bear patiently waits for the last ripe fruit to fall. When it finally does, he decides to share it with his n
Ages 4–11
Cover of My Pet Goldfish
My Pet Goldfish
Catherine Rayner
Learn about caring for a first pet in this gentle story that combines a child's love for their goldfish with fascinating
Ages 4–11
Cover of Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who's Afraid of the Dark?
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who's Afraid of the Dark?
Catherine Rayner
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears, this book offers a gentle, reassuring story about overcoming the fear
Ages 3–6

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: Who's Afraid of the Dark?
Ages 4–7
6 books
Norris: The Bear Who Shared
My Pet Goldfish
Molly, Olive, and Dexter Play Hide-and-Seek
Ages 8–11
4 books
Norris: The Bear Who Shared
My Pet Goldfish
Molly, Olive, and Dexter Play Hide-and-Seek

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyJoy & GratitudeAnimalsFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsCuriosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityEmpathy & Kindness

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