Books by Michael J. Rosen

12 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Just So Stories and ChaseR series, Michael J. Rosen writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 9 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, empathy & kindness.

Series

How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck-- and why Rhino is So Grumpy
Just So Stories
1 book · Ages 4–11
Don't Shoot! ChaseR's Top Ten Reasons Not to Move to the Country
ChaseR
1 book · Ages 8–12
The Cuckoo's Haiku and Other Birding Poems
Michael J. Rosen's Animal Poems
1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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By Age Range

Ages 4–7
11 books
How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck-- and why Rhino is So GrumpyAvalancheWith a Dog Like That, a Kid Like Me--
Ages 8–11
11 books
How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck-- and why Rhino is So GrumpyWith a Dog Like That, a Kid Like Me--ChaseR: A Novel in E-mails
Ages 12–18
1 books
Don't Shoot! ChaseR's Top Ten Reasons Not to Move to the Country

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceEmpathy & KindnessLove & FamilyCreativity & ImaginationAnimalsFriendship & LoyaltyJoy & Gratitude

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