Books by Juanita Havill

5 books · Ages 4–11

Known for the Jamaica and Leona series, Juanita Havill writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–11, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of empathy & kindness, self-confidence & identity, friendship & loyalty.

Series

Jamaica Tag-along
Jamaica's Blue Marker
Jamaica
2 books · Ages 4–11
Leona and Ike
Leona
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Jennifer, Too
Jennifer, Too
Juanita Havill
Jennifer longs to play with her older brother Matt and his friends, but they often exclude her. She uses her creativity
Ages 4–8
Cover of I Heard It from Alice Zucchini: Poems About the Garden
I Heard It from Alice Zucchini: Poems About the Garden
Juanita Havill
Join Alice Zucchini and her garden friends in twenty whimsical poems that celebrate the full cycle of a garden. From the
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
Jamaica Tag-along
Leona and Ike
Jennifer, Too
Ages 8–11
5 books
Jamaica Tag-along
Leona and Ike
Jennifer, Too

Common Themes

Empathy & KindnessSelf-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialMaking FriendsLoneliness & BelongingLove & FamilyFamily & Siblings

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