Books by George Shannon

Known for the Stories to Solve series, George Shannon writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–12, alongside 14 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Series

Stories to Solve

2 books · Ages 4–12

Standalone Books

Lizard's Song

George Shannon

When Bear tries to learn Lizard's catchy tune, he discovers that the best songs come from your own heart and home. A cha

Ages 4–11

The Gang and Mrs. Higgins

George Shannon

When the infamous Anderson gang raids a Kansas trading post, quick-thinking Mrs. Higgins uses their own bad habits again

Ages 4–11

The Piney Woods Peddler

George Shannon

For families who cherish stories about a parent's enduring love, this delightful tale follows a peddler's determined que

Ages 4–7

Bean Boy

George Shannon

For a child navigating new challenges or feeling a bit lost, this story gently explores how kindness and resilience can

Ages 6–9

The Surprise

George Shannon

For little ones who want to show appreciation, this sweet story explores the joy of giving a heartfelt gift to someone s

Ages 3–6

Dance Away

George Shannon

Rabbit loves to dance, even if his friends initially hide from his energetic moves. But when a hungry fox threatens them

Ages 4–11

April Showers

George Shannon

For children who delight in simple joys but need a gentle lesson in situational awareness, this book offers a sweet and

Ages 3–6

Spring: A Haiku Story

George Shannon

This lyrical collection of haiku verses captures the essence of spring's awakening. Each short poem, paired with gentle

Ages 4–11

Tomorrow's Alphabet

George Shannon

This clever alphabet book challenges children to think ahead, showing how today's objects become tomorrow's surprises th

Ages 4–11

Lizard's Home

George Shannon

For children learning to calmly reclaim what's rightfully theirs, this story shows how clever thinking can resolve a tri

Ages 4–7

Tippy-Toe Chick Go

George Shannon

For the child who enjoys playful repetition and an engaging story, this book celebrates problem-solving through the curi

Ages 4–7

Wise Acres

George Shannon

The animals of Wise Acres farm are always ready to help each other, even if their solutions are a bit off-the-wall. Foll

Ages 4–11

The Secret Chicken Club

George Shannon

For the child who feels like an outsider, this charming story follows Debbie, a dancing cow eager to find her place and

Ages 6–9

Hands Say Love

George Shannon

Through simple, rhyming text and gentle illustrations, discover how hands touch, hold, feed, and create, all while showi

Ages 2–6

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

3 books

Ages 4–7

16 books

Ages 8–11

10 books

Ages 12–18

1 books

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