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Books by Leela Hope | Wonderlit

Books by Leela Hope

4 books · Ages 2–7

Known for the Myrtle the Monster and Mia the Dragon series, Leela Hope writes picture books for ages 2–7, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, joy & gratitude, being different.

Series

Myrtle the Monster

Myrtle the Monster

1 book · Ages 2–6

Mia the Dragon

1 book · Ages 3–7

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of The Bear Who Loved Chocolate

The Bear Who Loved Chocolate

Meet a bear who refuses to eat anything but chocolate! This humorous story helps children explore healthy eating habits

Cover of Leonard The Clever Lion

Leonard The Clever Lion

For the child who feels they aren't the biggest or strongest on the playground, this story celebrates the power of using

By Age Range

The Bear Who Loved Chocolate

Myrtle the Monster

Leonard The Clever Lion

The Bear Who Loved Chocolate

Myrtle the Monster

Leonard The Clever Lion

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity Joy & Gratitude Being Different Resilience & Perseverance Loneliness & Belonging Humor Friendship & Social Becoming a Big Kid

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What Could Mia Be?

Little Hedgehog Books

What Could Mia Be?

Famous Bridges

Slightly Invisible

Slightly Invisible

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories

The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star

The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star