Book Series · 2 Books

Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback Books

In order from The Lion Who Had Asthma to White Socks Only.

The Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback series is a set of 2 picture books by Jonathan London and Evelyn Coleman, published between 1992 and 1996. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Lion Who Had Asthma
The Lion Who Had Asthma
White Socks Only
The Lion Who Had Asthma
White Socks Only
The Lion Who Had Asthma
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Lion Who Had Asthma
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$674
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

The Lion Who Had Asthma

By Jonathan London, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

A young boy's asthma challenges his roar, but family support helps him reclaim his jungle throne.

32 pages
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Summary: Sean's mighty roar is silenced by asthma, turning his jungle into a struggle for breath. With his family's help and a nebulizer mask, Sean embarks on a journey to reclaim his voice. Can he overcome this challenge and roar louder than ever? Discover how imagination and support transform his battle into triumph, offering insights into managing childhood asthma.
The complete set

Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback Series

2 books · Published 1992–1996

Series
Sale price
$674

The Lion Who Had Asthma

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

A young boy's asthma challenges his roar, but family support helps him reclaim his jungle throne.

White Socks Only

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A girl defies segregation by drinking from a 'Whites Only' fountain, sparking unexpected consequences.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback series?

There are 2 books in the Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback series. It began with The Lion Who Had Asthma in 1992, and the newest book, White Socks Only, was published in 1996.

What ages are the Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Albert Whitman Prairie Paperback to life.

01

Jonathan London

Author
02

Evelyn Coleman

Author
03

Nadine Bernard Westcott

Illustrator
04

Tyrone Geter

Illustrator

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