Books by Jane Godwin

Jane Godwin writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, exploring themes of love & family, family & siblings, resilience & perseverance.

Standalone Books

The Day I Turned Ten

Jane Godwin

Jeremy's tenth birthday takes an unexpected turn when his little brother goes missing, leading to a tense search and a d

Ages 4–11

Baby Day

Jane Godwin, Davina Bell

For families welcoming a new baby or celebrating the everyday joys and gentle chaos that a new little one brings to a ho

Ages 2–5

Sadie and the Silver Shoes

Jane Godwin

For the child learning to part with a beloved toy or item, this gentle story explores the bittersweet feelings of growin

Ages 4–7

A Life Song

Jane Godwin

This poetic picture book imagines each person's life as a unique song, beginning at birth and growing with every experie

Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

2 books

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