Books by Karl Newson

9 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the How to Mend a Friend and The Same But Different series, Karl Newson writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 7 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, being different, joy & gratitude.

Series

How to Help a Friend
How to Mend a Friend
1 book · Ages 4–8
The Same But Different Too
The Same But Different
1 book · Ages 4–7

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of I Am a Tiger
I Am a Tiger
Karl Newson
A small mouse with a big imagination insists he is a fierce tiger in this hilarious and witty tale about identity and se
Ages 4–11
Cover of A Bear Is a Bear (except when he's not)
A Bear Is a Bear (except when he's not)
Karl Newson
When Bear wakes early from hibernation, he can't remember what animal he is, leading to a funny quest of mistaken identi
Ages 4–11
Cover of Just Be You!
Just Be You!
Karl Newson
For children learning to embrace their unique selves and value what makes them different, this story celebrates individu
Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
3 books
For All the Stars Across the SkyLittle Owl's BedtimeHow to Be Brave
Ages 4–7
9 books
I Am a TigerFor All the Stars Across the SkyA Bear Is a Bear (except when he's not)
Ages 8–11
4 books
I Am a TigerA Bear Is a Bear (except when he's not)How to Help a Friend

Common Themes

AnimalsBeing DifferentJoy & GratitudeSelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingCuriosity & WonderFriendship & SocialNature & Outdoors

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