Book Series · 31 Books

Early Bird Stories Books

In order from I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn to The US Flag.

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
Sale price
$2932
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
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

31 books · Published 2015–2025

I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

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

A Box of Socks
Sale price
$2912

A Box of Socks

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2015

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

A Knit and a Knot
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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.

Police Officers in My Community

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Discover what police officers do through a classroom visit.

Bam-Boo & I Wish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

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

Strictly No Crocs
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$3065

Strictly No Crocs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Crocodiles crash a birthday party with a dangerous appetite.

Tug! Tug! & Lots of Spots
Sale price
$958

Tug! Tug! & Lots of Spots

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A kind alien's adventure with a giant carrot awaits.

Viv the Vet & Top Dog
Sale price
$958

Viv the Vet & Top Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A vet and her dog face unexpected challenges.

Catch It, Jess! & Cat Nap
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$958

Catch It, Jess! & Cat Nap

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A cat's quest to catch elusive targets leads to unexpected adventures.

The Pop Star Puffin
Sale price
$958

The Pop Star Puffin

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

Dig for Gold & Go Rocket!
Sale price
$958

Dig for Gold & Go Rocket!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Pirate treasure hunt and rocket adventure spark young imaginations.

Get That Broom! & Fizz! Wizz!
Sale price
$2932

Get That Broom! & Fizz! Wizz!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A broom flies away at the zoo. Can animals help?

Tip Tap Sam & Not a Nut
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$958

Tip Tap Sam & Not a Nut

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A tap-loving boy and an alien face unexpected mysteries.

Hush! & Fib!
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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.

Look Out! & Dan and Dot's Trip
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$958

Look Out! & Dan and Dot's Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Two mice embark on a journey for cheese. Will they succeed?

Sophie Learns to Listen

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2023

Two friends' big news tests the power of listening over speaking.

Big Tooth!
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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?

Monster Pie
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$958

Monster Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A pie contest mistake needs fixing. Can they succeed?

Mole in Goal
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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.

Deep-Sea Dentist
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$2912

Deep-Sea Dentist

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

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

Hologram Harry
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$2912

Hologram Harry

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

A runaway hologram causes chaos. Can it be controlled?

Bones
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$2912

Bones

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

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

My Pet & Full Bed
Sale price
$958

My Pet & Full Bed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Spellcasters' pets and playful dragons defy bedtime.

In the Den & Mick and Mom
Sale price
$958

In the Den & Mick and Mom

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A playful dog dodges bath time, causing chaos and laughter.

Big Bug & On the Map
Sale price
$958

Big Bug & On the Map

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Bugs argue over size; a squirrel hunts for treasure.

Greg's Leg & Walk the Plank!
Sale price
$2912

Greg's Leg & Walk the Plank!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A pirate's quest for a new peg leg leads to unexpected adventures.

Robot Rocket & You Are It!
Sale price
$2912

Robot Rocket & You Are It!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Robots explore planets and play tag in a cosmic adventure.

What a Racket! & Zip Fun
Sale price
$2912

What a Racket! & Zip Fun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Robots team up for a rocket adventure and amusement park quest.

The US Flag

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

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

The Liberty Bell
Sale price
$2785

The Liberty Bell

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Uncover the mystery behind the Liberty Bell's crack.

The Statue of Liberty
Sale price
$2785

The Statue of Liberty

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

Why is the Statue of Liberty green? Discover its secret.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Early Bird Stories series?

There are 31 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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Early Bird Stories to life.

01

Rachel Lyon

Author
02

Amanda Brandon

Author
03

Gina Bellisario

Author
04

Alice Hemming

Author
05

Heather Pindar

Author
06

Katie Dale

Author
07

Jill Atkins

Author
08

Alison Donald

Author
09

Jenny Moore

Author
10

Clare Helen Welsh

Author
11

Kristin Johnson

Author
12

Andrea Ringli

Illustrator
13

Catalina Echeverri

Illustrator
14

Cale Atkinson

Illustrator
15

Julia Seal

Illustrator
16

Susan Batori

Illustrator
17

Giusi Capizzi

Illustrator
18

Kasia Dudziuk

Illustrator
19

Kelly Breemer

Illustrator
20

Jo Byatt

Illustrator
21

Lindsay Dale-Scott

Illustrator
22

Karl West

Illustrator
23

Camilla Galindo

Illustrator
24

Dean Gray

Illustrator
25

Mike Byrne

Illustrator

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