Books by Janet Costa Bates

4 books · Ages 4–11

Known for the Isaac and Grandpop and Rica Baptista series, Janet Costa Bates writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, creativity & imagination, joy & gratitude.

Series

Time for Bed, Old House
Isaac and Grandpop
1 book · Ages 4–11
Rica Baptista: A Week of Shenanigans
Rica Baptista: The Box of Possibilities
Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend
Rica Baptista
3 books · Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
4 books
Time for Bed, Old House
Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend
Rica Baptista: A Week of Shenanigans
Ages 8–11
4 books
Time for Bed, Old House
Rica Baptista: Llamas, Iguanas, and My Very Best Friend
Rica Baptista: A Week of Shenanigans

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityCreativity & ImaginationJoy & GratitudeFamily & SiblingsLove & FamilyResilience & PerseveranceCuriosity & WonderGrowing Up

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