David Elliott

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  • Bibliography:
    42 Books
  • First Book:
    March 1988
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
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Book List in Order: 42 titles

  • Blue Movie

    Jack Cleary, a private detective is hired by Congress man McNeil to find his illegitimate daughter, who is making pornographic movies, and by Rita Marlo, a movie star, who wants to know if her mob boyfriend is cheating on her...

  • An Alphabet of Rotten Kids!

  • Cool Crazy Crickets to the Rescue!

    A first chapter book for any kid who's ever started a club, joined a club, or wished he were in a club. (ages 6-8)

    What do you do on a wide-open summer day, sitting on a porch swing with your best friend? Leo and Marcus decide, on this particu...

  • The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle

    Oh no! Roscoe Wizzle is turning into a bug! Could it have anything to do with that stranger walking around town in a gorilla suit? Or is it because Roscoe has eaten one too many Jungleburgers from Gussy’s, the hottest restaurant to hit Roseville si...

  • Hazel Nutt, Mad Scientist

    When the villagers get worried about Dr. Nutt's creative talents for making monsters, such as the Boogie-Woogie Man and the Yummy Mummy, the wacky scientist has to find a creative way to convince her neighbors that her crazy creations aren't quite as...

  • Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle

    Hold on to the chandeliers! An eccentric couple’s passion for primates leads their dauntless daughter on a wild adventure in this offbeat illustrated novel.

    Learning to swing from the rafters, eating peanut-butter sandwiches with her feet . ...

  • And Here's to You!

    Here’s to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world’s vast diversity -- and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.

    Here’s to the birds!
    The Feather People!
    Birds!

    Here’s ...

  • Hazel Nutt, Alien Hunter

  • Evangeline Mudd and the Great Mink Escapade

    David Elliott's spirited heroine returns to join the fight for animal rights in this funny, fast-paced novel, whimsically illustrated by Andréa Wesson.

    It seems like only yesterday that Evangeline Mudd was in the Ikkinasti Jungle, rubbing nos...



  • One Little Chicken: A Counting Book

  • Evangeline Mudd's Great Mink Rescue

    "Readers will not be able to resist smart, quirky Evangeline as she unicycles her way through yet another wild tale. Original and fun." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS

    When a letter marked URGENT!!! arrives at Evangeline Mudd’s bungalow, she is reminded...

  • Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum of Human Oddballs and Quadruped Delights

    Jeremy Cabbage is an orphan stuck at Harpwitch’s Home for Mean Dogs, Ugly Cats, and Strey Children, where the dogs are treated better than the kids. And things aren’t much better on the outside: the city is ruled by the arrogant and foolish Baron...

  • On the Farm

    A NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator evoke life on a farm in a simple, lyrical text and boldly expressive images.

    From the bull to the barn cat to the wild bunny, the farmyard bustles with life. The ro...

  • Wuv Bunnies from Outers Pace

    Two large rabbits from a galaxy called Outers Pace enlist the aid of Hercules Smith in saving the children of his town from being turned into carrots by the sinister B3 and his Funny Bunny henchrabbits....

  • Knitty Kitty

    An ever-patient kitty knits away with one watchful eye on three impish kittens in a charming tale that's purr-fect for bedtime -- or anytime.

    "Clickety-click.
    Tickety-tick.
    Knitty Kitty sits and knits."

    What could Knitty Kitty...

  • What the Grizzly Knows

    A lyrical bedtime tale of a little boy and his bear is an ode to the magic of dreams -- and the transformative power of the imagination.

    As a little boy falls peacefully into sleep and starts to dream, his teddy bear grows and growls and pop...

  • Finn Throws a Fit!

    Who among us hasn't encountered that force of nature called "a fit"? A best-selling author and illustrator depict a toddler's tantrum in all its horror and hilarity. ...

  • The Bible: Eden

    With Dave Elliott and Keith Giffen scripting, award-winning creator Scott Hampton produced this beautifully painted, visually stunning adaptation of the original tale of innocence, temptation and lust for the pages of Penthouse magazine. Collected he...

  • The Cool Crazy Crickets Club

    Beginning readers will jump to join this cool crazy club! What do you do on a wide-open summer day, sitting on a porch swing with your best friend? Leo and Marcus decide, on this particular sunny morning, that they're going to start a club. But yo...



  • The Cool Crazy Crickets to the Rescue

    Leo, Phoebe, Miranda, and Marcus, the friendly neighborhood kids (and Noodles the dog, their mascot) who started the club featured in THE COOL CRAZY CRICKETS, are back for a second book of easy-to-read adventures. On a quest for summer pocket money, ...

  • The Tiger's Back

    What do you do when Fate shows up in your rose bed with three-inch canines and retractable claws Robert--not Bob!--Stevenson wakes up one morning in his Vermont home to find a Bengal tiger sitting in his rose garden. Is the tiger real? Or has the ill...

  • In the Wild

    The stellar team who brought us ON THE FARM present a companion book evoking creatures of the wild in simple, clever poems and vibrant woodcuts. (Ages 4-7) From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from ...

  • Sharky

    You're 16 years old. All your life, you've been raised by your mom, with no idea of who your father was.
     
    Now you've hit puberty, and you're about to find out that the "no-good-S.O.B." who contributed to your genes is none other than ODIN!<...

  • Cherokee Spleen

    When you’ve had four near-death experiences, you have to wonder who’s screwing up: you or God. Step inside the mind of Andy Penny, underachieving 40-year old Florida trailer park resident, perpetual dead-end employee, and uninterested survivor. R...

  • In the Sea

    A New York Times best-selling author and a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator explore life in the ocean with clever poems and bold, expressive woodcuts. The briny deep is home to an enormous variety of fascinating creatures, from the dainty sea h...

  • On the Wing

    David Elliott’s witty verse takes flight with gorgeous illustrations in an enchanting look at fifteen avian species for birders of all ages. Take to the sky to explore a glorious array of all things avian, from the tiny, restless hummingbird to ...

  • This Orq. (He Cave Boy.)

    Orq the cave boy LOVES Woma the woolly mammoth. But Mom says Woma shed; Woma smell; Woma not house-trained. Is there any way Orq can convince his mother that Woma belongs with them? Orq has a plan. Well, kind of. Good thing Woma always nearby. An ado...

  • Forever and Ever

    Young Jaimie, a high school senior, holes himself up in an isolated cabin on a New Hampshire lake to mourn the tragic death of his girlfriend. He expects to be alone. So who is that swimmer he sees through the mist, out on the lake? What is the waili...

  • Nobody's Perfect

    Not being perfect has its virtues in this irresistible child’s-eye view. Your best friend is kind of a show-off. Your baby sister is loud. And Mom can be pretty stubborn. Not perfect! But sometimes they come pretty close, and you do, too. David ...



  • Shining Target

    What if you were hired to protect one of Hollywood's most valuable assets -- and she disappeared?

    Richard Braddock is a former Green Beret captain and founder of Star Shield Security Group, a premier celebrity protection company. Married to...

  • This Orq. (He Say "Ugh!")

    This companion to This Orq. (He Cave Boy.) pits Orq and Woma against a couple of stone-age bullies. Dorq is big, strong, and mean . . . and his pet, Caba, is even worse. But when Caba smashes a giant egg on Woma, Orq is so incensed he bangs two rocks...

  • Monkey See, Monkey Do

    Sibling fondness and folly are on equal display in this picture book that celebrates the mimicry of younger brothers. Try as he might, the younger "monkey” simply cannot keep up with his sister, and the big sister cannot always be patient with her...

  • The Two TIMS

    Best pals encounter a complication in this welcoming tale of camaraderie from New York Times best-selling author David Elliott. Tim and Tim are best friends. They like to play and climb trees together. Then Tom comes along. Tom shares some interes...

  • This Orq.

    Cave boy Orq is back in his third book, as exuberant as ever. He's convinced that he's #1 -- able to throw far, climb high, and run fast -- until talented Torq and his pet giant sloth, Slomo, move into the cave next door. Torq throws farther, climbs ...

  • Bull

    David Elliott turns a classic on its head: this rough and rowdy retelling of the Minotaur myth in verse will have readers reevaluating one of mythology's most infamous monsters. THE MYTH OF THE MINOTAUR? THAT'S BULL. Garnering six star...

  • Baabwaa and Wooliam

    A hilarious and satisfying tale of literacy, dental hygiene, and friendship from David Elliott and Melissa Sweet that is sure to have readers in stitches from start to finish. Baabwaa is a sheep who loves to knit. Wooliam is a sheep who loves to r...

  • Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc

    Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the Hamilton treatment in this evocative novel. Told th...

  • The Seventh Raven

    Best-selling author David Elliott examines the timeless themes of balance, transformation, and restoration in this evocative tale about a girl who will stop at nothing to reverse a curse that turned her seven brothers into ravens. And these are t...

  • Color the Sky

    From award-winning author David Elliott and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Evan Turk comes a vibrant celebration of color, birds, and birdsong—perfect for fans of Eric Carle or Chris Raschka.

    Red, big / red, small /...



  • Best in Show

    A celebration of the extraordinary and ordinary power of dogs of all kinds, in sly and cheerful verse from celebrated poet David Elliott. Features artwork from an all-star cast of eighteen bestselling and award-winning illustrators.In so many hearts ...

  • Mystics

    Trouble is coming to the boil. The son of wealthy and ruthless populist politicians poses as an alcoholic to gain entry to Punanai House in this third book of the series. Lou Canon is a psychic catalyst. A lighting rod for unfocused supernatural ener...

  • Boar and Hedgehog

    Boar is grumpy. Hedgehog is a know-it-all. Could they EVER be friends? From an outstanding team comes a classic story of unexpected camaraderie, told with wit and disarming sweetness.All the animals say Boar is cranky. And he does live in a dark cave...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

David Elliott has published 42 books.

The next book by David Elliott, Boar and Hedgehog, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by David Elliott, Blue Movie, was published in March 1988.

No. David Elliott does not write books in series.
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