Books by Mary Amato

Mary Amato writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of humor, school life, writing & storytelling.

Standalone Books

The Word Eater

Mary Amato

For the child navigating tricky school social hierarchies or feeling powerless against a bully, this story explores the

Ages 8–12

The Chicken of the Family

Mary Amato

For the child being teased by older siblings, this silly tale validates the frustration of being the 'little one' while

Ages 4–8

Please Write in This Book

Mary Amato

For the child navigating classroom drama or learning how to express themselves, this book shows how a shared notebook ca

Ages 7–10

Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook

Mary Amato

For the young thinker who loves solving puzzles and expressing themselves through words, even when things at school go m

Ages 7–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

1 books

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