Books by Ronald Kidd

6 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Maximum Clyde and Sammy Carducci series, Ronald Kidd writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of friendship & loyalty, friendship & social, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Meet Maximum Clyde
A Legend in His Own Mind
The Case of the Missing Case
Maximum Clyde
3 books · Ages 4–11
Sammy Carducci's Guide to Women
Sammy Carducci
1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of That's What Friends Are For
That's What Friends Are For
Ronald Kidd
Two inseparable thirteen-year-old friends face a devastating challenge when one is diagnosed with leukemia in this movin
Ages 4–11
Cover of Rapunzel, Sort of
Rapunzel, Sort of
Ronald Kidd
For the child who needs a boost of courage to face a new challenge, this story celebrates perseverance, unexpected frien
Ages 7–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
That's What Friends Are For
The Case of the Missing Case
Meet Maximum Clyde
Ages 8–11
6 books
That's What Friends Are For
The Case of the Missing Case
Meet Maximum Clyde
Ages 12–18
1 books
Sammy Carducci's Guide to Women

Common Themes

Friendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialResilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityMaking FriendsSchool LifeJustice & FairnessCuriosity & Wonder

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