Dan Yaccarino

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  • Bibliography:
    44 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 1993
  • Latest Book:
    April 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Class Pet Squad

1 - Journey to the Center of Town (Jul-2016)

Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza

1 - Delivery of Doom (Oct-2014)

Book List in Order: 44 titles

  • Big Brother Mike

  • If I Had a Robot

    Faced with a parental demand that he eat his vegetables, a young boy dreams of having an obedient robot to do all of his unpleasant tasks, from taking baths and doing homework to kissing his Aunt Louise....

  • Good Night, Mr. Night

    Each evening as gentle Mr. Night walks the earth closing the flowers, soothing the animals, and calming the sea, he brings a special magic to the world. When you see him at your window, you’ll know it’s time for bed. . . . This magical book celeb...

  • Zoom! Zoom! I'm Off to the Moon

  • AN Octopus Followed Me Home

  • Deep in the Jungle

    When the king of the jungle gets bored with constantly giving orders to all the animals, he happily takes an offer to become the star of the circus, yet once there, he realizes that he is merely a servant and so returns home whereupon he apologizes f...

  • First Day on a Strange New Planet

  • Away We Go!

  • Lima Bean Monster

    Is eating your vegetables the only way to save the world?!

    Sammy hates lima beans despite the fact that he has never eaten a single one in his entire life. He has become a master of finding ways to avoid his lima beans. His latest and greate...



  • Oswald

  • New Pet

    Since landing on Meep, Blast Off Boy sure has missed his swell dog, Scooter. So the Glorps decide to give him a new pet named Twinkles. It seems like a great idea until Blast Off Boy meets the schloppo and tries to train him! Blorp has wanted a pet f...

  • Unlovable

    A little pug dog learns he's lovable just the way he is.

    Alfred and Rex talked for hours. Alfred said he liked sleeping in the sun, dog food, and scratching. Rex did too. Rex said he hated baths and going to the vet. Alfred did too.

    Al...

  • Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! I'm off to the Moon!

    Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Blast Off! I'm on my way to the moon!

    With suitcase in had, a little boy races out his front door toward his red rocket ship. After carefully suiting up, it's time to head to the moon! And once all of his adventure...

  • I Met a Bear

  • Big Science Fair

    Both Blast Off Boy and Blorp have science fair projects to complete, but while Blast Off Boy struggles to even come up with a project, Blorp is confident his groundbreaking contraption will be a hit. Simultaneous....

  • Where the Four Winds Blow

    Roger was so mad, he hopped out of his bed and threw open the window. "I wish you'd carry Mom and Dad away, too!" he shouted into the wind.

    What Roger didn't know was the four dastardly Wind brothers were just waiting to ki...

  • Oswald's Camping Trip

  • Oswald's Sleepover

  • Dan Yaccarino's Mother Goose

    Little Golden Books

    Famed illustrator Dan Yaccarino brings his unique style to the familiar realm of Mother Goose. His witty, bold graphic scenes take place in the city, which give the rhymes a fresh perspective. In this book, Mary’s little lamb hails a cab to school!...



  • Henry's First Haircut

    Henry has a feather sticking up on his head, but refuses to go to the barber because he thinks it will hurt. After many attempts to push the feather down, Henry finally gives in and agrees to go for his first haircut. With a little courage and the su...

  • Five Little Ducks

  • The Birthday Fish

    Cynthia loved ponies. All she could think about was ponies. Every birthday Cynthia wished for a pony and every birthday she got something else.

    An adorable new picture book about an unlikely friendship

    Cynthia has always wanted a pony...

  • Every Friday

    No day is better than Friday!

    Friday is my favorite day.

    All week long, a boy and his father look forward to their Friday ritual―breakfast at their favorite diner. The leisurely walk through the neighborhood is just as good as the ...

  • Lawn to Lawn

    Not everyone loves lawn ornaments. But Pearl was different. Pearl was their friend -- the only human who knew they were real. So when Pearl’s family moves and (shockingly!) leaves their pink flamingo, deer, gnome, and lawn jockey behind, Flo, Be...

  • All the Way to America

    This is the story of four generations of an Italian American family. It begins with an immigrant who came through Ellis Island with big dreams, a small shovel, and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget you...

  • Doug Unplugged

    Doug is a robot. His parents want him to be smart, so each morning they plug him in and start the information download. After a morning spent learning facts about the city, Doug suspects he could learn even more about the city by going outside and ex...

  • Doug Unplugs on the Farm

    A high-tech robot boy enjoys a day of low-tech fun on the farm. Doug and his parents are off to visit the grandbots. But when their journey is interrupted by some sheep in the road, Doug goes from downloading information about farm animals to a...

  • Delivery of Doom

    Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza - 1

    When Luno's dad FINALLY gives him the responsibility of delivering pizza orders all over the galaxy, Luno is excited, mostly. He knows that delivering pizza is no walk on the moon. There are hostile customers, and there's always the threat of his del...

  • Billy and Goat at the State Fair

    Two best friends visit the state fair in this tale of courage and corn dogs! Billy and Goat are best friends, but they have different styles. Billy likes to smell the roses -- Goat likes to eat them! So it’s no surprise that they have differe...



  • Zorgoochi Intergalactic Pizza: Delivery of Doom

    When Luno's dad FINALLY gives him the responsibility of delivering pizza orders all over the galaxy, Luno is excited, mostly. He knows that delivering pizza is no walk on the moon. There are hostile customers, and there's always the threat of his del...

  • Journey to the Center of Town

    Class Pet Squad - 1

    Every school needs a little help now and then, especially PS 1000. Sure, just like your school, PS 1000 has teachers, a principal, and a maintenance crew, who all keep everything running smoothly, but they don't do it alone! Who do you think ma...

  • Big Berry: A Little Moral Story about Gratitude

    There’s nothing more important for kids entering preschool than to be emotionally ready -- ready to separate from their parents, to mix and play with new children, to broaden their sense of the world. HAPPYLAND, from award-winning children’s auth...

  • Birthday Cake: A Little Moral Story about Sharing

    There’s nothing more important for kids entering preschool than to be emotionally ready -- ready to separate from their parents, to mix and play with new children, to broaden their sense of the world. HAPPYLAND, from award-winning children’s auth...

  • Rainy Day: A Little Moral Story about Worry

    There’s nothing more important for kids entering preschool than to be emotionally ready -- ready to separate from their parents, to mix and play with new children, to broaden their sense of the world. HAPPYLAND, from award-winning children’s auth...

  • Five Little Elves

    Five little elves sitting on a sled. The first one said, “Where’s the man in red?” Celebrate the season with Santa’s little helpers as they pack his big red sleigh full of brightly wrapped presents. Toddlers will be eager to chant along ...

  • I Am a Story

    Internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a powerful picture book that celebrates storytelling -- from the past to the present and beyond. From cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age, disc...

  • Morris Mole

    A heartwarming tale about finding your own courage. Meet Morris Mole -- he has always been a little bit different. When the moles are running low on food, it's up to clever Morris to save the day. With a little help from an unexpected friend and a...

  • Five Little Pumpkins Came Back

    From celebrated author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes the spirited sequel to his bestselling Five Little Pumpkins, based on the classic nursery rhyme. The sun is setting and the moon is rising -- join the pumpkins on a Halloween romp as they roll...

  • Giant Tess

    Internationally acclaimed and bestselling author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino presents a larger than life picture book about a girl with a heart as giant as she is. Tess has a BIG problem. She’s a giant with an enormous wish to be like everyone ...



  • Five Little Chicks

    The classic nursery rhyme—with a springtime twist! Five little chicks hatch, explore, and play in this adorable board book by acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino.The bouncy text will have toddlers chanting along with the vibrant, bold il...

  • The Longest Storm

    A New York Times 2021 Best Children's BookThis heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together -- and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict. ...

  • The City Under the City

    From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes an exhilarating adventure -- set in a richly imagined alternate future -- celebrating autonomy, community, and the power of reading, perfect for fans of The Rock From the Sky.Bix lives with her fa...

  • The Luna Sisters and Their Amazing Lunafish

    Two sisters who live on the moon don’t share anything–until they get a new pet. Join the Luna Sisters on an adventure across the galaxy in this graphic early reader.The Luna Sisters live on the moon. Lucy lives on the bright side. She lov...

  • The Luna Sisters Battle for the Moon Blossom

    Lucy and Nera are opposites BUT . . . they both want the Moon Blossom! Created by an award-winning author-illustrator, this funny comic is perfect for first- and second-grade readers.Lucy releases her flippity flappy butterflies, a thunderstorm, and ...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Dan Yaccarino has published 44 books.

The next book by Dan Yaccarino, The Luna Sisters Battle for the Moon Blossom, will be published in April 2025.

The first book by Dan Yaccarino, Big Brother Mike, was published in March 1993.

Yes. Dan Yaccarino has 2 series.
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