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Early Bird Stories Books

In order from I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn to The Liberty Bell.

The Early Bird Stories series is a set of 33 picture books by Katie Dale, published between 2015 and 2025. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn
A Box of Socks
A Knit and a Knot
Police Officers in My Community
Bam-Boo & I Wish
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn
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$2785
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn

By Rachel Lyon, Andrea Ringli (Illustrator)

A smelly horse dreams of becoming a unicorn to win friends.

32 pages
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Summary: Dusty, a horse with an unfortunate odor, dreams of being a unicorn to gain acceptance. With Owl's help, Dusty embarks on a whimsical journey to transform his image. Will Dusty's wish come true, or will he discover something more important along the way? This delightful tale, filled with charming illustrations, invites young readers to explore themes of self-acceptance and friendship.
The complete set

Early Bird Stories Series

33 books · Published 2015–2025

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$2912

A Box of Socks

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

A box of socks is mixed up. Can they be matched correctly?

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$2912

A Knit and a Knot

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

A missing red wool leads to a puzzling mystery.

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$958

Bam-Boo & I Wish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A panda plays hide-and-seek, while a wishing well holds secrets.

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$3065

Strictly No Crocs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Crocodiles crash a birthday party with a dangerous appetite.

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$958

The Pop Star Puffin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A singing puffin and his noisy friends create a hilarious adventure.

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$958

Hush! & Fib!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A group of children go on various adventures and learn about honesty.

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$958

Big Tooth!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A fish plays hide-and-seek with a shark, but is it all just a game?

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$2912

Bones

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A skeleton loses his bones; can his dog save the day?

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$2912

Deep-Sea Dentist

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A deep-sea dentist faces a whale's toothache challenge.

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$2912

Hologram Harry

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A runaway hologram causes chaos. Can it be controlled?

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$2912

Mole in Goal

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A mole's love for soccer faces challenges until a friend's clever solution emerges.

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$958

Monster Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A pie contest mistake needs fixing. Can they succeed?

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$958

My Pet & Full Bed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Spellcasters' pets and playful dragons defy bedtime.

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$2785

The Liberty Bell

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Uncover the mystery behind the Liberty Bell's crack.

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$2785

The US Flag

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Discover the secrets behind the stars and stripes of the US flag.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Early Bird Stories series?

There are 33 books in the Early Bird Stories series. It began with I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn in 2015, and the newest book, The US Flag, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Early Bird Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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