Books by William Joyce

6 books · Ages 3–11

Known for the Guardians of Childhood and Rolie Polie Olie series, William Joyce writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of love & family, family & siblings, empathy & kindness.

Series

The Man in the Moon
Guardians of Childhood
1 book · Ages 4–11
Big Time Olie
Sleepy Time Olie
Rolie Polie Olie
2 books · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books

Cover of A Day with Wilbur Robinson
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
William Joyce
For families who delight in the wonderfully weird and imaginative, this book offers a hilariously whimsical adventure wi
Ages 4–8
Cover of Santa Calls
Santa Calls
William Joyce
For families seeking a heartwarming holiday tale, this adventure strengthens sibling bonds through a magical Christmas j
Ages 6–9
Cover of Buddy Based on the True Story of Gertrude Lintz
Buddy Based on the True Story of Gertrude Lintz
William Joyce
For families exploring how to best care for beloved pets, this heartwarming true story shows the challenges of providing
Ages 6–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Sleepy Time Olie
Ages 4–7
6 books
The Man in the Moon
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
Santa Calls
Ages 8–11
5 books
The Man in the Moon
A Day with Wilbur Robinson
Santa Calls

Common Themes

Love & FamilyFamily & SiblingsEmpathy & KindnessFriendship & LoyaltyCuriosity & WonderBeing DifferentCreativity & ImaginationHumor

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