The Guardians of Childhood



The Guardians of Childhood is a series of children's picture books and novels and the inspiration for DreamWorks'  Rise of the Guardians  adaptation. The books are written and illustrated by author William Joyce, whose other works include George Shrinks, Santa Calls, A Day with Wilbur Robinson, and the much loved Rolie Polie Olie series, which has earned Joyce three Emmy awards. The series currently consists of five books and will total thirteen by its completion.| [1] Originally, it would have been seven chapter books and six picture books,| [2]  but was recently changed to seven picture books, which will detail each character's origins, and five chapter books.| [3]

Picture Book

 * The Man in the Moon
 * The Sandman: The Story of Sanderson Mansnoozie

Novels

 * Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
 * E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!
 * Toothiana: Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies
 * The Sandman and the War of Dreams (to be released)