Books by Chris Haughton — Wonderlit

Chris Haughton writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness.

Standalone Books

Little Owl Lost

Chris Haughton

A little owl falls out of his nest and needs help from kind forest animals to reunite with his loving mother.

Ages 4–11

Shh! We Have a Plan

Chris Haughton

For children learning that kindness can be more effective than a rigid plan, this humorous story offers a repetitive loo

Ages 2–6

Goodnight Everyone

Chris Haughton

All the forest animals are getting sleepy, but Little Bear insists he's wide awake. This gentle, repetitive story with e

Ages 4–11

Don't Worry, Little Crab

Chris Haughton

Little Crab is excited to visit the big ocean, but when he sees the waves, he gets scared. With the patient support of V

Ages 4–7

Maybe...

Chris Haughton

Three mango-loving monkeys ignore warnings and face a sneaky tiger in this suspenseful and humorous tale about temptatio

Ages 4–11

Well Done, Mommy Penguin

Chris Haughton

Join Mommy Penguin on a daring Antarctic adventure to catch fish for dinner, while her little one waits anxiously at hom

Ages 4–11

The History of Information

Chris Haughton, Loonie Park

For the curious child who wonders how we got from cave drawings to computers, this book brilliantly explains the long jo

Ages 9–14

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Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Love & Family Fear & Bravery Teamwork & Collaboration Animals Self-Confidence & Identity

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