Books by Jackie French

7 books · Ages 4–14

Known for the The Wacky Family and Josephine the Kangaroo series, Jackie French writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, family & siblings, resilience & perseverance.

Series

My Mom the Pirate
The Wacky Family
1 book · Ages 4–11
Josephine Wants to Dance
Josephine the Kangaroo
1 book · Ages 4–8
Grim Crims and Convicts 1788-1820
Gold, Graves and Glory, 1850-1880
Our Stories: Our History
2 books · Ages 9–14
Diary of a Baby Wombat
Diary of a Wombat
1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books

Cover of My Dog the Dinosaur
My Dog the Dinosaur
Jackie French
Spot isn't your average dog; he has a long neck, a flat tail, eats lettuce, and keeps growing. Join a family as they dis
Ages 4–11
Cover of Flood
Flood
Jackie French
For families experiencing a natural disaster or discussing community resilience, this story offers a poignant look at su
Ages 7–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
My Dog the DinosaurMy Mom the PirateJosephine Wants to Dance
Ages 8–11
7 books
My Dog the DinosaurMy Mom the PirateJosephine Wants to Dance
Ages 12–18
2 books
Gold, Graves and Glory, 1850-1880Grim Crims and Convicts 1788-1820

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderFamily & SiblingsResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyJoy & GratitudeSelf-Confidence & IdentityGrowing UpEmpathy & Kindness

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