Books by Tana Hoban — Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Tana Hoban writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–11, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude, nature & outdoors.

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Cover of Dig, Drill, Dump, Fill

Dig, Drill, Dump, Fill

Tana Hoban's classic photographic concept book introduces young readers to powerful earth movers, mixers, diggers, and o

Cover of Big Ones, Little Ones

Big Ones, Little Ones

This classic wordless picture book by Tana Hoban features captivating photographs of various animals, showcasing the dif

Cover of Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color

Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color

For the curious toddler ready to explore the vibrant world around them, this book sparks observation skills and color re

Cover of One Little Kitten

One Little Kitten

Perfect for little ones just starting to explore their world, this book offers a gentle, delightful journey with a curio

Cover of Take another look

Take another look

For children learning to observe details, this clever book uses die-cut pages to reveal how familiar objects can be perc

Cover of I Read Signs

Bright photographs introduce children to common street signs and symbols, fostering early literacy and a sense of discov

Cover of I Walk and Read

I Walk and Read

Vibrant photographs introduce young children to everyday signs found on the street, helping them build literacy skills w

Cover of Is it Rough? Is it Smooth? Is it Shiny?

Is it Rough? Is it Smooth? Is it Shiny?

For little ones eager to explore their senses, this wordless book invites discovery of the world's many fascinating text

Cover of Is It Larger? Is It Smaller?

Is It Larger? Is It Smaller?

Tana Hoban's classic concept book uses captivating photographs of animals and everyday items to introduce the fundamenta

Cover of 1, 2, 3

For the youngest learners discovering the world, this book visually connects numbers to familiar objects, making countin

Cover of Shapes, Shapes, Shapes

Shapes, Shapes, Shapes

For the curious child, this book sparks a joyful exploration of everyday shapes, helping them discover circles, squares,

Cover of Panda, Panda

For little ones learning about their daily routine, this gentle board book follows a panda through a familiar day of eat

Cover of Dots, Spots, Speckles, and Stripes

Dots, Spots, Speckles, and Stripes

Tana Hoban's classic photographs invite young readers to discover dots, spots, speckles, and stripes on everything from

Cover of 26 Letters and 99 Cents

26 Letters and 99 Cents

For parents introducing fundamental concepts, this book brilliantly connects the alphabet with American currency, foster

Cover of Exactly the Opposite

Exactly the Opposite

Vibrant photography explores the concept of opposites in the everyday world, encouraging young readers to observe and di

Cover of All About Where

All About Where

Through stunning photographs, Tana Hoban's classic concept book introduces young readers to essential location words lik

Cover of Spirals, Curves, Fanshapes & Lines

Spirals, Curves, Fanshapes & Lines

For parents wanting to spark their child's early observation skills, this book uses stunning photographs to reveal basic

Cover of Look Up, Look Down

Look Up, Look Down

For the child who loves to explore, this engaging book uses vibrant photographs to encourage new ways of seeing the worl

Cover of Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?

Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?

Tana Hoban uses stunning concept photography to bring the classic identification game to life, helping young children ca

Cover of Just Look

This book helps spark a child's natural curiosity and sharpens their observation skills. It's perfect for little ones di

Cover of Look Book

Peek through cut-out holes to guess what is hidden in beautiful nature photographs, encouraging observation and curiosit

Cover of More, Fewer, Less

More, Fewer, Less

Help your young learner grasp foundational math concepts. Through engaging photographs, children explore and compare qua

Cover of Let's Count

For children beginning to explore numbers and quantities, this book provides a visually engaging way to count from one t

By Age Range

Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color

One Little Kitten

Take another look

Dig, Drill, Dump, Fill

Big Ones, Little Ones

Is it Red? Is it Yellow? Is it Blue? An Adventure in Color

Dig, Drill, Dump, Fill

Big Ones, Little Ones

I Read Signs

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Nature & Outdoors Puzzles & Games Creativity & Imagination Art & Creativity Animals Science Experiments

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If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

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Maisy Loves Jungles

Maisy Loves Jungles

I'm Just No Good at Rhyming

I'm Just No Good at Rhyming