Books by Norton Juster

8 books · Ages 3–14

Norton Juster has 8 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 3–14.

Standalone Books

Cover of The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
For the child who feels bored by learning, this whimsical journey through the Lands Beyond will spark curiosity and reve
Ages 8–14
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Otter Nonsense
Norton Juster
A clever collection of animal puns and wordplay by the author of The Phantom Tollbooth, perfect for kids who love jokes
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Hello, Goodbye Window
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Norton Juster
Join a little girl on her joyful visits to Nanna and Poppy's house, where the kitchen window transforms into a portal fo
Ages 4–7
Cover of Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie
Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie
Norton Juster
A young girl displays her changing moods while visiting her grandparents, showing that she is loved whether she is a gru
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Odious Ogre
The Odious Ogre
Norton Juster
The Odious Ogre terrorizes local villages until a chance encounter with a kind villager begins to change his monstrous w
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth
The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
Milo, perpetually bored, finds a mysterious tollbooth that transports him to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Joined by a watchdog
Ages 10–14
Cover of Neville
Neville
Norton Juster
Moving to a new neighborhood can be tough, but Neville finds an ingenious and whimsical way to connect with the kids nex
Ages 3–7
Cover of The Hello, Goodbye Window
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Norton Juster
A Caldecott-winning picture book where a little girl shares heartwarming moments, games, and observations with her dotin
Ages 4–8

By Age Range

Ages 0-3
3 books
Sourpuss and Sweetie PieThe Odious OgreNeville
Ages 4-7
6 books
Otter NonsenseThe Hello, Goodbye WindowSourpuss and Sweetie Pie
Ages 8-11
4 books
The Phantom TollboothOtter NonsenseThe Annotated Phantom Tollbooth
Ages 12-18
2 books
The Phantom TollboothThe Annotated Phantom Tollbooth

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeSelf-Confidence & IdentityCuriosity & WonderGrowing UpMaking FriendsBeing DifferentEmpathy & KindnessResilience & Perseverance

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