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Books by Helen Stephens | Wonderlit

Books by Helen Stephens

3 books · Ages 3–7

Known for the Peggy the Dog series, Helen Stephens writes picture books for ages 3–7, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, fear & bravery, loneliness & belonging.

Series

Smelly Peggy

1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of Blue Horse

For the child who feels shy in new places. This gentle story follows Tilly as she uses her imagination to find the coura

Cover of How to Hide a Lion

How to Hide a Lion

For the child who has a secret they are bursting to share, or who sees the goodness in something others find scary.

By Age Range

Blue Horse

Smelly Peggy

How to Hide a Lion

Blue Horse

Smelly Peggy

How to Hide a Lion

Common Themes

Animals Fear & Bravery Loneliness & Belonging Friendship & Social Making Friends Being Different Humor Creativity & Imagination

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Juju the Silliest Yak in Yakaloo

Orion the Lion Meets Jake the Growling Dog

Samantha Shannon

Orion the Lion Meets Jake the Growling Dog