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Books by Paul R. Melia | Wonderlit

Books by Paul R. Melia

3 books · Ages 3–8

Known for the Forever Friends and Dog Stories series, Paul R. Melia writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–8, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, friendship & loyalty, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Rat and Troll Search for the Sun

Forever Friends

1 book · Ages 3–7

Fartacus Likes Farty Sports

1 book · Ages 4–8

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of The Lion Who Wanted to Sleep

The Lion Who Wanted to Sleep

Lion can't sleep at night, so his teacher, Miss Tiger, assigns his friends a special project: to draw ideas to help him.

By Age Range

Rat and Troll Search for the Sun

The Lion Who Wanted to Sleep

Rat and Troll Search for the Sun

Fartacus Likes Farty Sports

The Lion Who Wanted to Sleep

Fartacus Likes Farty Sports

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Friendship & Loyalty Curiosity & Wonder Teamwork & Collaboration Empathy & Kindness Resilience & Perseverance Animals Friendship & Social

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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories

Worm Paints