Taro Gomi

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  • Bibliography:
    27 Books
  • First Book:
    May 1985
  • Latest Book:
    March 2024
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Book List in Order: 27 titles

  • Coco Can't Wait

  • Who Ate It?

    While searching for grapes, sausages, ice cream, and other food hidden among the animals and people pictured in the author's distinctive illustrations, children learn to distinguish shapes and colors and recognize new words....

  • Who Hid It?

  • The Crocodile and the Dentist

    Author-illustrator Taro Gomi has sold over one million books to date!Anyone who has ever dreaded a visit to the dentist's office will appreciate this quirky and comical, one-of-a-kind picture book by best-selling Japanese author-illustrator Taro Gomi...

  • Santa through the Window

  • My Friends

    Vibrant illustrations and a simple, rhythmic text are perfectly blended in this spirited homage to friendship as a little girl recounts all the things she has learned from an enchanting menagerie of animal friends: "I learned to run from my friend th...

  • Bus Stops

    This simple story, following a bus on its daily route, encourages children to find a variety of objects in the illustrations. Bursting with color, Taro Gomi transforms an everyday event into a joyous journey from start to finish....

  • Everyone Poops

    The beloved, bestselling potty-training classic, now re-released for a new generation! An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes a tiny poop. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops!Taro Gomi's classic, go-to picture book for straight-talk on a...

  • Where's the Fish?



  • Spring Is Here

    Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi takes children on a playful tour of the four seasons. ...

  • Mommy! Mommy!

    In this delightful board book from international favorite Taro Gomi, two chicks embark on a quest to track down their mommy. But appearances can be deceiving, and the chicks stumble across several lookalikes before finally finding their mother hen. Y...

  • Peekaboo!

    It's more than a book -- it's a mask! Every spread includes a funny fact about featured creatures, from bears to robots. And young readers will squeal in surprise to find that when this board book is opened, the eye-sized die-cuts allow each spread t...

  • Wiggle!

    It's more than a book -- it's a game! Every spread is missing a key element of a featured animal -- from an elephant's trunk to a penguin's beak, these creatures are incomplete. And it's up to young readers to help them out! Kids can finish the illus...

  • Hide and Seek

    In this sly activity board book from celebrated international favorite Taro Gomi, young readers will delight to find hidden objects amidst familiar characters. When a crocodile's dangerous smile can become a shiny toothbrush and a butterfly's camoufl...

  • The Great Day

    Join in the fun of a child's very busy day, as he jumps, runs, and plays from morning to night. Full of youthful exuberance, Taro Gomi's simple words and vibrant illustrations show all of the action and excitement children find in each new day. ...

  • Growing Together

    A brand-new set of refreshingly off-beat picture books from the best-selling author of Everyone Poops

    From best-selling children's author Taro Gomi comes a set of four new books: Playing, Imagining, Growing, and Sharing.

    Each book feat...

  • Over the Ocean

    Renowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers ...

  • Presents Through the Window

    Pink suit. Moustache. Helicopter. This may not be your ordinary Santa, but it's still a daunting Christmas Eve challenge! There are so many presents to deliver, and so little time. It's a good thing Santa has a plan. He'll just peek into every window...

  • What Do You Wear?

    When it comes to getting toddlers dressed, the struggle is real. Enter: Taro Gomi! The bestselling author/illustrator offers a creative and colorful look at animals, reimagining their fur, feathers, and fins as...clothes! A sheep wears a fluffy jacke...



  • I Know Numbers!

    How do we love numbers? Let us count the ways: They're on street signs and bus stops, featured on phones, thermometers, chalkboards, and scales. They show the time and the date, and help us to measure distance, sizing, and so much more. This spirited...

  • I Really Want to See You, Grandma

    Yumi and her grandmother have the same great idea: They want to see each other. So they each head out to do just that, only to completely miss each other along the way! No problem -- they'll just head back home and wait for the other to return. The t...

  • Little Truck

    Little Truck is setting out to explore! He's going fast, climbing hills, and braving tunnels, being just the right amount of careful along the way. But no matter how far he goes, his caring parent is never far behind. This on-the-go board book by bel...

  • Little Boat

    When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitud...

  • Little Plane

    Little Plane is learning to fly! When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: tall trees, muddy hills, and more! With wings aloft, Little Plane keeps flying, weathering the bumps along the way with his initiative, confidence, and ...

  • Little Chicks

    From the beloved author of Everyone Poops, a charming tale of three little chicks who are ready to explore the big, wide world together! Running in sunshine and in the rain, over grassy fields and past friendly neighbors, these chicks are as eager fo...

  • Everyone Poops Flash Cards

    Building toddler bathroom habits is a breeze with these flash cards based on Taro Gomi’s potty-training classic Everyone Poops!The 20 sturdy, portable flash cards inspired by the classic picture book are just right for potty training ...

  • Run, Run, Run!

    Run, Run, Run! is a fun, fun, fun board book for on-the-go toddlers!It's time to run a race like no other! Finish line? Winning? None of that matters here. Exploring is the goal! In this colorful board book by bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Taro Gomi has published 27 books.

Taro Gomi does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Everyone Poops Flash Cards, was published in March 2024.

The first book by Taro Gomi, Coco Can't Wait, was published in May 1985.

No. Taro Gomi does not write books in series.
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