Ethan Long

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  • Bibliography:
    62 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    September 2005
  • Latest Book:
    June 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Happy County

1 - Hello, World! (Mar-2020)
2 - Sun and Moon Together (Aug-2020)
3 - Lines, Signs, and Porcupines (Mar-2021)

Horse & Buggy

1 - Dance! Dance! Dance! (Mar-2018)
2 - Horse & Buggy Paint It Out! (Jun-2019)
3 - Horse & Buggy Plant a Seed! (Oct-2020)

Book List in Order: 62 titles

  • Tickle the Duck!

    In this hilarious touch-and-feel book, a cranky duck dares children to tickle his soft stomach, his hairy armpit, his rubbery foot-and reacts uproariously each time. Despite his protests, does the duck really like being tickled after all? This modern...

  • Stop Kissing Me!

    In this hilarious sound chip book, a pet poodle is disgusted when the duck gives her a friendly kiss. Despite her pleas for him to stop, the duck keeps the kisses coming, until the poodle decides to give the duck a taste of his own medicine. With a k...

  • Duck's Not Afraid of the Dark!

    The duck is back in another rollicking novelty book that kids will enjoy for hours on end. This time, our familiar duck insists he is not afraid of the dark...but please don't turn the lights off! Complete with a light switch that lights up and makes...

  • Have You Been Naughty or Nice?

    Ethan Long, author/illustrator of Tickle the Duck, Stop Kissing Me, and Duck's Not Afraid of the Dark, returns with yet another laugh riot novelty book for young children.In Have You Been Naughty or Nice? the duck ...

  • Too Many Kisses!

    In this hilarious interactive book, a novelty board book edition of the popular title Stop Kissing Me!, a pet poodle is surprised and less than pleased when the duck gives her a friendly kiss. So she decides to give the duck a taste of his own medici...

  • Bird and Birdie

    Spend a beautiful morning, a wonderful afternoon, and a marvelous night with Bird and Birdie. In three funny, sweet, and lively stories about friendship, sharing, and forgiveness, Ethan Long, author of the wildly popular Tickle the Duck! series, intr...

  • One Drowsy Dragon

    A hilarious counting book about one drowsy dragon who wants to sleep . . . but his little dragons are being way too noisy and have way too much energy! One drowsy dragon is trying to get some sleep, but his ten little dragons want to have fun inst...

  • Rick & Rack and the Great Outdoors

    With simple text and cartoon artwork, Balloon Toons are the the perfect way to engage and encourage new readers. Award-winning and up-and-coming cartoonists lend their inimitable and illustrative talents to entertaining stories kids will enjoy again ...

  • My Dad, My Hero

    A young child starts off this laugh-out-loud picture book by listing all the ways his dad is NOT a superhero: he can't leap tall buildings, run faster than a speeding bullet, or shoot webs out of his wrists. Each spread illustrates how Dad doesn't...



  • Chamelia

    Meet Chamelia! Chamelia is a chameleon. Most chameleons like to blend in, but Chamelia prefers to stand out. She just loves being the center of attention. But when standing out means being left out, can Chamelia learn to share the spotlight? ...

  • The Book That Zack Wrote!

    This is the frog... that kissed the fox... that chased the pig...that oinked in the book that Zack wrote. A fresh and funny re-telling of "The House That Jack Built” with a rhyming refrain, a kooky cast of characters and comic-style illustratio...

  • Up, Tall and High!

    Three side-splitting stories in one great picture book! In three laugh-out-loud situations, an irresistible cast of colorful birds illustrate the concepts of "up," "tall" and "high." First, a short peacock proves that he may not be tall, but he d...

  • Croaky Pokey!

    Put your right hand in, Put your right hand out, Put your right hand in, And wave it all about, Hop the Croakey Pokey As flies buzz all around, Right in the froggy's mouth! Don't miss the froggy fun in this hopping and bopping version of a...

  • Soup for One

    Shoo, fly, shoo! One little fly thinks he’s getting a big bowl of hot soup all to himself. Little does he know, interlopers wait around every corner. Help him to count the unwelcome pals that join him for lunch -- one after another after another --...

  • Scribbles and Ink

    Two artists, two styles, and one book that may not be big enough for the both of them. See, Ink (the mouse) likes things to be clean and precise. Scribbles (the cat) is the opposite. But while there should be plenty of room for each of them to make t...

  • Pig Has a Plan

    Poor Pig! He just wants to take a nap, but his barnyard pals are making a terrible racket. Cow gabs on her cell phone, Cat pops balloons, and Hen saws. Pig hatches a plan to block all the noise. In a surprise ending, Pig learns that his friends have ...

  • Clara and Clem Take a Ride

    Young Readers: Level 1

    Embark on a reading adventure with the adorable and imaginative Clara and Clem! When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them. But with a little imagination, the two take the trip of a lifetime down windi...

  • The Tales of True Mythology Discovery

    Have you ever had moments when you saw something from the corner of your eye, but there was nothing to be found? You may want to look again. Logan has always wanted more adventure in his life. All it takes is an old book in his great-grandmother's ...

  • Chamelia and the New Kid in Class

    Chamelia is a chameleon who loves to stand out in a crowd. She's always the star of the show, especially at school. But when a new kid in class becomes the center of attention, Chamelia feels left out. Can she figure out how to beat her competition? ...



  • The Wing Brothers Math Spectacular

    Wilber, Wendell, Willy, Walter, and Woody really know how to put on a show. Five hilarious ducks juggle pies -- splat; spin plates -- crash; and show off their magic box -- Wowee! Their slapstick routine is also a math lesson. They introduce the conc...

  • Scribbles and Ink, the Contest

    Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse are buddies and fellow artists. Ink is excited for them to enter a "Draw a Dinosaur" contest. The prize is two tickets to a mud-themed amusement park. Ink is secretly scared of drawing a dinosaur. He urges Scribble...

  • Clara and Clem in Outer Space

    Young Readers: Level 1

    When Clara and Clem build a robot out of blocks, they have no idea where the robot (and their imaginations) will take them. But soon enough, they are in outer space! They see planets and stars, aliens and Mars. This Level 1 is beautifully simple and ...

  • The Wing Wing Brothers Carnival de Math

    Those wacky birds, the Wing Wing brothers, are back and running amok at the carnival! Readers will have a terrific time laughing at their antics as the brothers show off their strength, down hot dogs in a wiener war, and go for the ride of their live...

  • Scribbles and Ink, Out of the Box

    Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse are buddies and fellow artists. In this adventure, the arrival of a box of cheese brings a yummy snack for Ink and an artistic opportunity for Scribbles--he loves the box! What can he make from it? Everything!...

  • Me and My Big Mouse

    Me and My Big Mouse! Me and My Big Mouse! Me and My Big Mouse! Even though “my big mouse” is lovable, he can also be annoying. Like sticking too close. Having bad breath. And shouting “Squeak-a-boo” when friends come over. So ...

  • Clara and Clem Under the Sea

    Young Readers: Level 1

    Clara and Clem are off on an adventure under the sea! The two swim with dolphins, hug a shark, and even find buried treasure. Let's go! ...

  • Scribbles and Ink, the Next Big Thing

  • It's Raining Cats and Frogs

    This bilingual series will appeal both to Spanish-speaking ESL students and English-speaking kids who are learning Spanish. It’s Raining Cats and Frogs features plural words and idiomatic expressions. It explores the difference between real and p...

  • Hi!

    A string of comically stylized animals greet each other in masterfully rhyming couplets -- an owl’s “hoo” is answered by a cow’s “moo”; a crow’s “caw” is returned with a donkey’s “hee-haw” -- all leading up to the “hi!” an...



  • Ms. Spell

    Poof! There is magic in the air, and readers will need to prepare themselves for some outlandish surprises -- especially when Ms. Spell waves her wand to demonstrate the marvels of good grammar. The spelling review gets a bit out of control when a gi...

  • Fright Club

    Each year, on Halloween eve, Fright Club meets to go over their plan: Operation Kiddie Scare. Only the scariest of monsters can join Fright Club-Vladimir the Vampire, Fran K. Stein, Sandy Witch, and Virginia Wolf have all made the cut. They've been p...

  • In, Over and on the Farm

    It’s time for fun on the farm with the Geisel Award-winning author of Up, Tall, and High! Why is Pig inside Chicken’s coop? How many animal friends can fit on top of a tractor? Lift the flaps to find out in three easy-to-read stories that w...

  • Good Night!

    A string of comically stylized parent-and-child animal pairs say “good night” and “sleep tight” to each other in masterful couplets -- a chick’s “cheep cheep” is answered by a chicken’s “cluck cluck”; a puppy’s “ruff ruff” i...

  • Big Cat

    Geisel-medalist Ethan Long’s newest easy reader is for true beginners, offering laughs, a lovable and patient cat, and the simplest vocabulary possible. Two rowdy siblings love playing with their oversized kitty. They wake him up from a nap so h...

  • Tag! You're It!

    Lion, Tiger, and Bear are best friends. One day, Tiger and Bear want to play a game of tag, but Lion doesn’t want to be disturbed; instead, he wants some quiet time to work on a painting. Tiger and Bear try to entice Lion to play, but their antics ...

  • Thank You!

    A string of comically stylized animals say “thank you” to one another when they receive their favorite treats. The sequence culminates in an exchange between a human toddler and his parent saying “thank you” and “you’re welcome” when th...

  • Pug

    “Yap, yap, yap!”  Pug sees Peg through the window. He wants to join her! Why won’t anyone take him on a wonderful snowy walk? Mom is just too comfortable in her recliner. Dad is tired from shoveling. That leaves lazy Tad, who is still sleeping...

  • Give Me Back My Book!

    This book is full of wonderful WORDS and beautiful PICTURES! And it's EXCITING! And it's FUNNY! It might be the BEST BOOK EVER -- if we could decide whose book it is. Redd and Bloo explore the way a book is made and accidentally build a friendship, t...

  • Snickerdoodle Takes the Cake

    When Snickerdoodle gets up before the rest of the family, he is thrilled to find one of Mom’s Famous Lemon Poppy Seed Cakes. Unfortunately it has a note on it that says “Do Not Touch.” In this test of his willpower, Snickerdoodle will attempt t...



  • Valensteins

    Something strange is in the air on this dark, cold night. The members of Fright Club are always ready to scare, but tonight Fran K. Stein has something else on his mind. He's busy making something, and the other monsters want to know what it is. ...

  • Dance! Dance! Dance!

    Horse & Buggy - 1

    Introducing Horse and Buggy, the hilarious new characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long! Horse and Buggy are best friends, but they don’t always see eye to eye. When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, “What are you doing?” “I ...

  • Fangsgiving

    Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator Ethan Long turns his attention to the day of thanks with a story that's to die for. It's the fourth Thursday of November, and the members of Fright Club are cooking up something spooky ... a Thanksgivin...

  • Decked Out for Christmas!

    The mice at the North Pole are getting ready to deck the halls with all the essentials. They’ve got ornaments and twinkle lights, candy canes and popcorn garlands. One by one, the mice unpack all the merriest decorations, but soon the items become ...

  • Horse & Buggy Paint It Out!

    Horse & Buggy - 2

    Geisel medalist Ethan Long's comical duo, Horse and his friend Buggy, get creative in this funny Level G reader, perfect for first graders.“That’s looks fun!”“Yes, I am painting a mural!”Horse is all set to paint a mural his way, oblivious ...

  • Hello, World!

    Happy County - 1

    Hello, World! is a vibrant, graphic picture book compendium for preschoolers set in a Richard Scarry-inspired environment by Geisel Award-winning creator Ethan Long.Welcome to Happy County, where everyone is out and about! The Bright Brothers are tes...

  • Superhero vs. School

    Geisel Award-winner Ethan Long shows that every kid has the power to conquer school-day worries once and for all.

    In the darkest of nights, when all else is lost, Scotty is ready to vanquish any foe. After all, that's what a superhero ...

  • Sun and Moon Together

    Happy County - 2

    Sun and Moon Together is a vibrant, graphic picture book compendium for preschoolers set in a Richard Scarry-inspired environment by Geisel Award-winning creator Ethan Long. Welcome to another busy day in Happy County! The Sun is out and shining d...

  • Horse & Buggy Plant a Seed!

    Horse & Buggy - 3

    How long does it take for a seed to grow? Horse and Buggy can't wait to find out in this hilarious Level G story from Geisel medalist Ethan Long. Is it ready yet? What about now? Horse is so excited for the seed he planted to grow, he ca...

  • Cars, Signs, and Porcupines!

    Ethan Long's Cars, Signs, and Porcupines is the third book in the Happy County preschool picture book series featuring cars, trucks, signs, counting, and maps.Rise and shine for another bustling day in Happy County! The roads are filled with people i...



  • Lines, Signs, and Porcupines

    Happy County - 3

    Ethan Long''s Cars, Signs, and Porcupines is the third book in the Happy County preschool picture book series featuring cars, trucks, signs, counting, and maps.

    Rise and shine for another bustling day in Happy County! The roads are filled w...

  • From Season to Season

    Ethan Long’s From Season to Season is the fourth book in the Happy County preschool picture book series featuring earth science and educational activities about winter, spring, summer, and fall. For readers who love Richard Scarry’s Busytown book...

  • Hoggy Went a-Courtin'

    Get in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers! No one can catch Hoggy on the court. He’s the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy ...

  • Horse & Buggy on Ice

    Best friends Horse & Buggy test their friendship as Horse spins out of control showing off his skating moves in this hilarious story for beginning readers!Horse can skate. He can spin. He can leap! But when he falls, Buggy is there to get her friend ...

  • Scribbles and Ink Camp in the Woods

    Meet Scribbles, the cat, and Ink, the mouse, two artist pals with very different styles. While there should be plenty of room on the canvas for each of them to make their art without getting in each other's way, or on each other's nerves, they can't ...

  • Scribbles and Ink Hike to the Top

    This time, the artistic pals hike up a mountain drawn by Ink. After careful packing for any eventuality, the pair sets off with the summit as their goal. Along the way, they encounter bugs, hunger, and even a hissing snake-good thing they were well-p...

  • Scribbles and Ink Adopt a Pet Rock

    Meet Scribbles, the cat, and Ink, the mouse, two artist pals with very different styles. While there should be plenty of room on the canvas for each of them to make their art without getting in each other's way, or on each other's nerves, they can't ...

  • Scribbles and Ink Clean Up the Ocean

    Scribbles and Ink take to the sea!While sailing on the ocean, award-winning artist-pals Scribbles the cat and Ink the mouse notice plastic bottles and other litter floating in the water. Hilarity ensues as they attempt to clean it all up using nothin...

  • The Death and Life of Benny Brooks

    A BCCB Blue Ribbon Best Book of the Year • A Children's Book Council 6th to 8th Grade Favorites Award List PickAn award-winning children’s book creator grapples with the challenges of his childhood in this poignant and honest illustrated mem...

  • Hoggy at Bat

    When baseball-newbie Hoggy can’t get his head in the game, he learns that having fun is the way to win in this early reader comic.Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy’s friends think he’s a real catch...

  • Horse & Buggy on Wheels

    Best friends Horse & Buggy’s skateboarding shenanigans will have early readers rolling with laughter in this story from Geisel medalist Ethan Long!“Look, Buggy! I have a skateboard.”“Do you have a helmet, too?”Horse is r...

  • Hugs for Pug

    Meet Pug! He’s energetic, excitable, and eager for his next adventure in this Guided Reading Level C story, perfect for beginning readers to read on their own.Yap! Yap! Yap! Welcome to Pug’s world—where simple text meets adorable ar...

  • The Letter Setters in Bop!

    Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BO...

Award-Winning Books by Ethan Long

Up, Tall and High!
2013 Geisel Medal (Dr. Seuss) -- Children's Literature


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ethan Long has published 62 books.

The next book by Ethan Long, The Letter Setters in Bop!, will be published in June 2025.

The first book by Ethan Long, Tickle the Duck!, was published in September 2005.

Yes. Ethan Long has 2 series.
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