Books by Dorothy Butler

4 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the My Brown Bear Barney series, Dorothy Butler writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, family & siblings, friendship & social.

Series

My Brown Bear Barney in Trouble
My Brown Bear Barney at the Party
My Brown Bear Barney
2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

Cover of My Brown Bear Barney
My Brown Bear Barney
Dorothy Butler
For any child who finds comfort in a special toy, this sweet story normalizes the need for a beloved companion when faci
Ages 2–5
Cover of Higgledy Piggledy Hobbledy Hoy
Higgledy Piggledy Hobbledy Hoy
Dorothy Butler
For children navigating playful teasing or sibling squabbles, this story shows how a boy and girl manage their rhyming c
Ages 4–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
My Brown Bear Barney
Ages 4–7
4 books
My Brown Bear Barney
Higgledy Piggledy Hobbledy Hoy
My Brown Bear Barney in Trouble
Ages 8–11
2 books
My Brown Bear Barney in Trouble
My Brown Bear Barney at the Party

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyFamily & SiblingsFriendship & SocialLove & FamilyMaking FriendsCuriosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceBears

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