Debi Gliori

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  • Bibliography:
    69 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    August 1991
  • Latest Book:
    March 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias)

1 - Pure Dead Magic (Sep-2002)
2 - Pure Dead Wicked (Aug-2003)
3 - Pure Dead Brilliant (Sep-2003)
4 - Pure Dead Trouble (aka Deep Trouble) (Jun-2004)
5 - Pure Dead Batty (aka Deep Water) (Aug-2007)
6 - Pure Dead Frozen (aka Deep Fear) (Sep-2008)

Witch Baby and Me

Witch Baby and Me At School (Nov-2009)
Witch Baby and Me (Apr-2010)
Witch Baby and Me After Dark (Jun-2010)
After Dark (Aug-2010)
Witch Baby and Me on Stage (Apr-2011)

Book List in Order: 69 titles

  • New Big Sister

  • New Big House

  • My Little Brother

  • When I'm Big

  • A Lion at Bedtime

  • A Present for Big Pig

  • Willie Bear and the Wish Fish

  • Little Bear and the Wish Fish

    The three bears of Papana River Valley lead a charmed life: when it rains, they fish; when it snows, they hunt; and when the sun shines, they sunbathe. But that doesn't stop them from complaining. So the Sunblazer, the Raindancer and the Snowmaker...

  • Princess and the Pirate King

    When the Pirate King arrives at the Princess's home and creates too much noise and mess and breaks and destroys things, the Princess must save herself and her family from the Pirate King and his wild havoc....



  • The Snow Lambs

  • The Snowchild

  • Mr. Bear's New Baby

  • Mr. Bear Says Are You There, Baby Bear?

  • No Matter What

    I’m grim and grumpy,” says Small to Large, “and I don’t think you love me at all.” But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a child’s biggest worry and a p...

  • Mr. Bear's Vacation

  • Mr. Bear to the Rescue

  • DK Book of Nursery Rhymes

    Over fifty cherished nursery rhymes have been brought together and imaginatively illustrated by one of the most popular and highly acclaimed children's artists of today. From Little Miss Muffet and Jack and Jill to Old Mother Hubbard and Mary, Mary Q...

  • Flora's Blanket

  • Polar Bolero: A Bedtime Dance

    W hen the sun has gone down and it's time for bed, what's a not-so-sleepy little polar bear to do? Put on some comfy slippers and head to the place where the wide-awake meet, of course! That's where they do the Polar Bolero--a magical dance sure to g...



  • Debi Gliori's Bedtime Stories

    Following on the success of The DK Book of Nursery Rhymes, Debi Gliori has applied her wit and paintbrush to familiar bedtime tales such as "The Little Red Hen," "The Lion and the Mouse," and eight other favorites. Painted with sweet humor and a spec...

  • Pure Dead Magic

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 1

    All is not well at the home of Titus and Pandora. And it has nothing to do with the snot in their yeti's coat. Or their cryogenically preserved ancestor who's beginning to thaw. So what's the problem? Is it that: A) Their father, Signor Luc...

  • Penguin Post

    Milo is the youngest in a long line of Penguin Post penguins. But not for long--his mom has laid an egg, and now a new sibling is on the way. Milo's not sure how he feels about this, especially since delivering the mail has suddenly become his job. B...

  • Flora's Surprise

    Flora's brothers and sisters tease her when she plants a brick in a flowerpot and insists that she's growing a house.It's springtime, and Flora's family is busy planting flowers and vegetables. Why don't you grow something? says Flora's Dad. Some pre...

  • Pure Dead Wicked

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 2

    Just when the Strega-Borgias think it’s safe to relax in their ancestral castle . . . it isn’t. First their roof collapses, forcing them into the Auchenlochtermuchty Arms -- the only local hotel that will accomodate three mythical beasts and one...

  • Pure Dead Brilliant

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 3

    There’s trouble brewing at StregaSchloss!When Signora Strega-Borgia invites some would-be witches to stay, weird things begin to happen. Pandora can’t resist the temptation of time travel. Titus picks up a strange -- and deadly -- computer virus....

  • Pure Dead Trouble (aka Deep Trouble)

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 4

    After a vacation in Italy, the Strega-Borgia clan arrives home to a shocking discovery: their faithful butler Latch lying comatose on the front doorstep, reeking faintly of sulphur. Horrified and troubled, Titus and Pandora suspect this may be an ome...

  • Where Did That Baby Come From?

    Where did that baby come from?

    From the creator of the beloved No Matter What, this exuberant take on the chaos surrounding the arrival of a new baby is sure to be a welcome addition to the lives of bewildered older siblings everywhere.
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  • Bedtime Stories

  • Mr. Bear's Holiday

    It's holiday time for Mr Bear and his family as they set off for a lovely few days camping. Map reading, tent erecting, burnt cooking and a terrifying monster ensure that the Bear family struggle home - in need of another holiday to recover!...



  • Pure Dead Batty (aka Deep Water)

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 5

    Autumn has come to StregaSchloss, and as the days grow dark, an even darker depression has come over the Strega-Borgia family. Ever since the disappearance of their beloved nanny, Mrs. McLachlan, nothing has been the same. To make matters worse, Luci...

  • Pure Dead Frozen (aka Deep Fear)

    Pure Dead (The Strega-Borgias) - 6

    As usual, the Strega-Borgia family can't seem to get a break: They've just welcomed a newborn boy Strega-Borgia into the world, but before they can give him a name, he's snatched and replaced with a demon baby. Mrs. McLachlan, the super-efficient (an...

  • The Trouble with Dragons

    NOMINATED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL
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    'Gently introduces pre-schoolers to global warming ... It ends with the reassuring hope that we can change and make our world better' - National Geographic

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  • Stormy Weather

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    Cuddle up and share in the charms and delights of this irresistible bedtime story, from the author of the bestselling No Matter What.

    Story-time will be eagerly anticipated when you read this wonderful lullaby pi...

  • Witch Baby and Me At School

    Witch Baby and Me

    Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she's no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she's the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in t...

  • Witch Baby and Me

    Witch Baby and Me

    Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she's no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she's the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in t...

  • Witch Baby and Me After Dark

    Witch Baby and Me

    Lily is 9. Her sister Daisy is 1. And she's no ordinary baby. Somehow, when she was born, something went rather wrong... and now Daisy is a Witch Baby. Nobody knows this but Lily - she's the only one who can see when Daisy makes the fridge float in t...

  • After Dark

    Witch Baby and Me

    It's Halloween and Daisy and Lily are all dressed up to go trick-or-treating. Lily just wants to get the best candy, but with Daisy the Witch Baby on the loose, it's sure to be anything but a quiet night....

  • Mr. Bear's Birthday

    Mr Bear is back - and it's his birthday! But poor Mr Bear; Mrs Bear has been far too busy to bake him one of her special cakes and he hasn't received even a single birthday card. Just as he begins to think that this could be his worst birthday ever, ...

  • Witch Baby and Me on Stage

    Witch Baby and Me

    Another enchanting illustrated story about Lily, who is the only person who knows that her baby sister is a witch It's coming up to Witch Baby Daisy's second birthday and her nursery class is putting on a musical performance, helped by the older ...



  • The Scariest Thing of All

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    From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a gorgeous, reassuring book about learning not to be scared

    A very little rabbit has big fears - lots of them! The teeth of the giant wood troll, the gobble...

  • What's the Time, Mr. Wolf?

    Mr. Wolf has a busy day. Starting his daily routine at seven o'clock, his schedule is packed from breakfast to bedtime. At nine o'clock the mail arrives, and he goes shopping at noon. Four o'clock is naptime, and surprise! . . . At six o'clock there ...

  • The Tobermory Cat

    In the village of Tobermory, on the Scottish island of Mull, lives a very special ginger cat. But once upon a time he didn't think he was special at all - not like the woolly cats of Loch Ba, the singing cats of Staffa, or the fishing cats of Fishnis...

  • Dragon's Extraordinary Egg

    In this heartwarming story, a dragon in need of an egg finds an abandoned egg in need of a mommy. It seems like the perfect fit, but when that egg hatches, the little baby doesn't look like all the other dragons. In fact, he looks a lot like a pengui...

  • Tobermory Cat 1, 2, 3

    Debi Gliori's delightful The Tobermory Cat was one of the most popular children's books of 2012. Based on a real cat known to local inhabitants as well as thousands of visitors to Mull, the island's ginger tom and his extraordinary antics have now be...

  • Alfie in the Garden

    Alfie Rabbit is helping his mummy in the garden. His world turns from real to imagined, as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's in the jungle! He's a lion on the prowl, an elephant spraying water from his trunk, and a little bird flying home to his ...

  • The Tobermory Cat Postal Book

    Mr. Bear Babysits

    Will Mr. Bear be able to get the rambunctious Grizzle-Bears to bed before their parents come home? Mr. Bear thinks babysitting is easy -- until he has to look after the four young Grizzle-Bears! These little bears are more interested in causing c...

  • Alfie in the Bath

    Alfie Rabbit is splashing around in the bath. His world turns from real to imagined as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's on an amazing deep-sea adventure. Alfie is a deep-sea monster waving his tentacles, a little pink crab snapping his claws, a ...

  • Side by Side



  • Little Owl's Egg

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    From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes a heart-warming tale about a little owl who's going to get a new baby sibling...

    I'm your baby owl. You don't need a new one!

    Little ...

  • Night Shift

    “Scottish author and illustrator Debi Gliori's small but mighty picture book, Night Shift, is an eye-opening look at depression.” -- BookPage"A poignant, empathetic and ultimately hopeful book." -- School Library Journal "By giving depressio...

  • Goodnight World

    Goodnight moon, goodnight sun. Goodnight, goodnight, to everyone Every child is getting ready for bed. But children aren't the only ones who go to sleep at night--so do plants, animals, and everything else. It's time to say goodnight to the w...

  • A Hebridean Alphabet

    All the Way Home

    Daddy Penguin has to look after the egg while Mummy is finding fish. But he wanders away from the Dad Huddle and he and the egg are whisked up into the air by a gust of wind, landing in the Arctic. Brave Daddy must find out where he is and how to get...

  • Little Owl's First Day

    It's a big day for Little Owl. His first day at school. Little Owl doesn't want a big day though. He'd rather stay at home and have fun with Mummy and Baby Owl. But at school he gets to build a rocket, learn to fly and even make a tiny new friend. Ma...

  • Little Owl's Bedtime

    From bestselling picture book duo Debi Gliori and Alison Brown comes an irresistible bedtime story perfect for little night owls.

    Little Owl does not want to go to bed. His pillow is too lumpy and his quilt is too hot. He's tried to go...

  • The Bookworm

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    'There is gentle humour and images of those moments in family life that we can all recognise and everyone will love' - Courier Magazine
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    From the bestselling author of No Matter What c...

  • Little Owl's Bathtime

    _______________From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another fun Little Owl story... and this time he does NOT want to have a bath!Little Owl doesn't want to have a bath.He wants to finish building his moon rocket.He wants to stomp ...

  • The Boy and the Moonimal

    _______________From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of a friendship made to last a lifetime.Moonimal and Boy are ALWAYS together. Until, one terrible day, Moonimal gets lost in the woods.How will he survive all alone i...

  • Deep Fear

  • Deep Water

  • Little Owl's New Friend

    _______________From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes another story about Little Owl... and this time he does NOT want to make new friends!Little Owl doesn't want to play with Small Squirrel. No, no, NO!He wants to play with his best...

  • A Cat Called Waverley

    Born in a city park, the little cat belongs to no one, until he is befriended and cared for by Donald, a soldier. When Donald is sent away to fight in a far-off war-zone, the cat waits for him to return, at Edinburgh's Waverley Station. And waits...

  • Wilma the Brave

    From the author of the bestselling No Matter What comes an epic tale of bravery and Viking adventure.

    Wilma belongs to a family of fearsome Viking warriors. She has BIG plans. She wants to sail the seven seas, slay the Monster of the Deep ...

  • Little Owl's Babysitter

    Little Owl does NOT want a babysitter … he's not a baby and he certainly doesn't want to be sat on! When Pinny the babysitter arrives, Little Owl wants a long bedtime story and a hot chocolate with forty marshmallows " and he mustn't...

  • An Island Alphabet

    This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides.Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals and birds, this is not...

  • Come What May

    Touching, heartfelt and leavened with Debi's deft use of gentle comedy, Come What May follows Large and Small as they go on a walk in the countryside to decompress after a rather trying afternoon's baking, reflecting on how, despite the ups and downs...

  • This is Happy!

    Beautiful picture book about finding happiness in small things. Paint rainbow skies, plant seeds, smell the earth after it’s been woken up by raindrops, jump in puddles, stargaze on dark evenings, dance your heart out, share a book – and...

  • Nursery Rhymes

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Debi Gliori has published 69 books.

The next book by Debi Gliori, This is Happy!, will be published in March 2025.

The first book by Debi Gliori, New Big Sister, was published in August 1991.

Yes. Debi Gliori has 2 series.
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