Books by Charise Mericle Harper

17 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Just Grace and Fashion Kitty series, Charise Mericle Harper writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, friendship & social.

Series

Just Grace
Just Grace
1 book · Ages 4–11
Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero
Fashion Kitty
1 book · Ages 4–11
Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis
Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle
Crafty Cat
2 books · Ages 6–10
The Winner Is...
Next Best Junior Chef
1 book · Ages 7–10
Pepper and Boo: Paws Up for Joy!
Pepper and Boo
1 book · Ages 6–8
I Am a Good Friend
I Am...
1 book · Ages 4–11
Wrong Friend
Bad Sister
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Flashcards of My Life
Flashcards of My Life
Charise Mericle Harper
For the child feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities, this book offers a gentle path to self-reflection and untangli
Ages 9–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
16 books
Imaginative Inventions: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Roller Skates, Potato Chips, Marbles, and PieYes, No, Maybe SoJust Grace
Ages 8–11
16 books
Imaginative Inventions: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Roller Skates, Potato Chips, Marbles, and PieYes, No, Maybe SoJust Grace
Ages 12–18
1 books
Flashcards of My Life

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & SocialFriendship & LoyaltyCuriosity & WonderCreativity & ImaginationMaking FriendsJoy & Gratitude

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