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Books by Ernest Nister | Wonderlit

Books by Ernest Nister

22 books · Ages 1–11

Known for the Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books and A Miniature Pop-Up and Pull-the-Tab Book series, Ernest Nister writes picture books and middle grade for ages 1–11, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Series

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Land of Sweet Surprises

Surprising Pictures for Little Folk

Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

13 books · Ages 3–11

Visiting Grandma

A Miniature Pop-Up and Pull-the-Tab Book

1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

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Playtime Surprises

Children enjoy interactive poems featuring antique changing pictures that reveal playtime surprises with dolls, toys, an

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Peeps Into Fairyland

This charming reproduction of an antique picture book invites readers into a magical fairyland. Enjoy timeless stories b

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Christmas Surprises

Step back in time to a Victorian Christmas with this enchanting revolving picture book. Brief, festive poems are brought

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Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

For parents seeking a screen-free way to captivate toddlers, this vintage mechanical book uses Victorian-style magic to

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Ernest Nister's My Little Pets

For the child who loves interactive surprises, this charming Victorian-style book features antique illustrations of chil

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Ernest Nister's Book of Christmas

This delightful collection features late nineteenth-century Christmas poetry paired with Ernest Nister's innovative revo

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Experience the magic of antique Victorian poetry through this interactive book featuring revolving picture mechanisms an

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Playtime Delights

Enjoy classic Victorian poetry and charming movable illustrations in this antique-style pop-up book celebrating the simp

By Age Range

Merry Magic-Go-Round

The Animal's Picnic

We Visit the Seashore

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Land of Sweet Surprises

Playtime Surprises

Merry Magic-Go-Round

Land of Sweet Surprises

Playtime Surprises

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Creativity & Imagination Love & Family Puzzles & Games Animals Empathy & Kindness History

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