Guido Van Genechten

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  • Bibliography:
    83 Books (3 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 2001
  • Latest Book:
    July 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Guess Along

Guess What? (May-2012)
Guess Where? (May-2012)

Odd One Out

Big and Small (Apr-2013)
In, Out and All Around (Apr-2013)

Ricky

Ricky and Annie (Apr-2010)
Knight Ricky (May-2010)
Ricky and the Squirrel (Aug-2010)
Ricky Is Brave (Jun-2011)
Ricky's Christmas Tree (Sep-2011)

Book List in Order: 83 titles

  • Flop Ear

    He's an endearing little rabbit with one ear that simply refuses to stand up straight--the way every other rabbit's ears always stand up. That's why everybody calls him Flop Ear. Kids who read this story and smile over the pictures will think he's cu...

  • Cuddle Book

    Everybody likes a good cuddle!

    But not all cuddles are the same. Some cuddles are warm. Some are playful. And some can even be very, very prickly! Sweet, simple text and bright, bold, beautiful art combine in this enchanting picture book, pe...

  • Alex and the Tart

    It's Sunday, and like every Sunday, the Von Hamm family is planning to have a special dessert. But who will walk to the bakery? When Alex offers to go, his family can't believe their ears. Alex has never gone to the bakery by himself before Alex is ...

  • Snowy's Special Secret

    Snowy the polar bear wants to show his mother that he loves her more than anything else in the world by making a special gift for her, but to do that, he has to sneak away every chance he gets. 15,000 first printing....

  • Kangaroo Christine

  • Because I Love You so Much

    Although Snowy the polar bear asks his mother many questions, he already knows many things, including the fact that his mother loves him very much, in a pop-up version of a lovable story with pull-tabs and fold-outs....

  • Max on His Bike

    Max is very proud of his new bike. As he learns how to use it for the first time, each ride becomes faster and faster. Will his new toy end up getting him in trouble? This engaging and emotional story will stimulate the linguistic and social develo...

  • Max Plays Sports

    Max is very good at sports and loves to exercise. Together with his friends, he demonstrates many different ways to stay healthy. Children everywhere will benefit from this educational guide for leading an active lifes...

  • Big Sleep Book

    Everybody goes to bed, but not everyone sleeps in the same way. Some sleep high up in a tree, while others sleep under the ground. Some sleep hanging upside down, while some sleep all alone in their own little house. Others sleep all together. And li...



  • Look at That! Wild Animals

    "With bold and colorful illustrations, this book of cute, loveable, wideeyed animals of the wild will delight toddlers while they learn about each one. A simple, vocabulary-building book for babies positions colorful, smiling animals on plain backgro...

  • Ricky

    In this tale, positional words are the focus as funny animal characters perform various actions, such as wearing a coat, going for a swim, and using an umbrella, before they all meet up for a dance party....

  • The Big Potty Book

    Josh and his animal friends discover that although bottoms come in all shapes and sizes, everyone must use the potty.

    A spirited story, perfect for potty time for toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s skills.

    ...

  • Ricky and Mia the Chicken

    Ricky and Mia the Chicken are best friends. Every day, they meet in the same spot. No wonder Ricky is worried when Mia doesn’t show up one day. Ricky searches everywhere and finally he finds her in the garden. But she is behaving very strangely...

  • Max and the Balloon

    Max loves his beautiful, silly balloon friend and likes exploring its temperament. When Max goes one way, his balloon goes another. The balloon wants to fly up high; but despite how high Max can jump, the balloon desires to go higher. Max finally de...

  • Max and the Moon

    Max loves playing in the sun; but when the sun sets, Max has to go to bed -- and the moon comes out to watch over him. Then when Max rises again the next day, the sun is up and ready to greet him. Illustrating the cycles of the...

  • Ricky and Annie

    Ricky

    Every day, Ricky watches Annie playing. He dreams of being her friend and playing together. But he doesn’t dare ask her. He has to come up with something to impress her. But that isn’t to easy…

    In this moving story, Ricky learns how...

  • Guess Who?

    Vibrant, cheerful illustrations accompany fun riddles and lift-the-flap features in this fun book for toddlers. Engaging questions encourage children to find similarities amongst different sorts of animals, showing young learners that some animals m...

  • Knight Ricky

    Ricky

    Ricky often spends time in his favorite spot under the old oak tree. It is a special place where he imagines being someone else. One day, Ricky dreams he is a brave knight who fights dragons and saves princesses. Then his dream suddenly becomes r...

  • Ricky and the Squirrel

    Ricky

    “This book and its message.... will serve young listeners well.” ― School Library Journal

    Ricky is looking for chestnuts in the woods, when he finds a squirrel lying on the ground. Is he sleeping? Or is he ill? Ricky and his best ...



  • No Ghost Under My Bed

  • The Big Baby Book

    "Ideal for children with a baby brother or sister on the way." - Atlanta Parent

    The big baby book is full of babies: naked babies and hairy babies, babies who lie down and babies who stand up, babies who are hungry and babies who are thir...

  • My Daddy

    A sweet and tender story about a boy and his dad, this book encourages fathers and sons to play games and interact, just like the characters. Activities include the boy sitting on his dad's shoulders, cr...

  • Ricky Is Brave

    Ricky

    It is so hot this summer. It is too hot to sleep indoors. Ricky wants to sleep outside. In a tent. “Are you brave enough to sleep outside all alone in a tent?” Mom and Dad ask. “Of course,” Ricky says. “I’m not afraid at all!” But i...

  • Because You Are My Friend



    This tender and moving story about growing up and expanding friendships displays the beautiful relationship between mother and child. Snowy and his mommy are best friends; they do everything together, just the two of them. Little by little, ...

  • Kai-Mook


    All the animals in the zoo have been waiting for months for the birth of the new baby elephant, watching the belly of mommy elephant grow bigger and bigger. This tender and exciting story of birth as seen by the other animals in the zoo is prese...

  • Ricky's Christmas Tree

    Ricky

    “Genechten's outstanding illustrations perfectly bring to life this lovely tale about the importance of taking time to be together . . . especially during the holidays.” - Nashville Parent

    It is nearly Christmas, but Ricky’s family ...

  • Little Snowman Stan

    A cute story from bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten!

    Little Snowman Stan is so sad. He has been standing still for many days, for many weeks. The two larger snowmen standing nearby tell him snowman are never supposed to m...

  • The Big Eating Book

    Every creature needs to eat, and everyone has their favorite foods. Some are fond of fruit; some love nuts, milk, grass, or flowers. Little Josh enjoys his meal of soup, salad, bread, spaghetti, and no less than thre...

  • The Big Woods Orchestra

    "In the dark of night, each bird plays its unique tune, and then they collaborate....Simple and sweet." - Kirkus Reviews

    Get up very early on a spring day. If you stay very still and listen closely, you’ll hear a marvelous sound " the ...



  • Guess What?

    Guess Along

    Some objects look like a part of an animal’s body. Guess what part of an animal looks like a paint brush or some branches? Look in this book to find out!

    A playful book with flaps that reveal fun surprises! For toddlers ages 18 months an...

  • Guess Where?

    Guess Along

    Animals do all kinds of things. But where do they do them? Guess where the squirrel hides nuts and where the cat likes to sleep? Look in this book to find out!

    A playful book with flaps that reveal clever surprises! For toddlers ages 18 mo...

  • Can't We Share?

  • Ricky's Birthday

    It is a very special day today: it’s Ricky’s birthday! The birthday boy wakes up really early and prepares for his birthday party with Mommy. When Ricky’s friends arrive, his best friend Annie is not there … Where could she be? And does R...

  • Super Ladybug to the Rescue!

    Children will be fascinated with the incredible rescue operations of a teeny-tiny ladybug with an enormous heart in this book that follows his larger-than-life efforts to help animals get out of trouble....

  • Big and Small

    Odd One Out

    “This large, sturdy board book offers plenty of seek-and-find fun....Visually appealing, this offering will provide some enjoyable practice in categorizing, sorting and identifying differences.” ― Kirkus Reviews

    Some of these animal...

  • In, Out and All Around

    Odd One Out

    Some of these animals are not like the others… Who’s the odd one out? And who’s ready to go to a dance? Come along and find out!

    A playful search and find book about prepositions. For toddler ages 30 months and up, with a focus on t...

  • Circus 123

    “Clever illustrations, featuring solid, chunky ladybugs amid delicate sketches of circus apparatuses, such as bicycles and a trapeze, create a visual counterpoint that will keep young eyes interested” - Booklist

    Ladies and gentlemen...

  • 8 9 10

    In this book some animals are the odd ones out: they look different or do something different from the rest. Can you help find them?

    A playful interactive book about counting for toddler ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’...

  • Happy Angry Sad

    In this book some animals are the odd ones out: they look different or do something different from the rest. Can you help find them?

    A playful search and find book about emotions. For toddler ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the chi...



  • The Very First Kiss

    In this charming picture book for smoochers age 3 and up, the animals all gather around to discuss how and why we show love and affection through kisses. Children will learn how kisses can make people feel warm and tingly, sending a tickle down to th...

  • The Night Tiger

    Do you sometimes have bad dreams? Do wild tigers disturb your sleep? Then do as I do. Lock up the tiger and the dream. Then hide the key under your pillow, so you can go back to sleep.A dreamy night book for restless sleepers aged 3 and up....

  • A New Home for Kai-Mook

    Kai-Mook is growing quickly, so quickly that the elephant family searches for a new place to live in this endearing tale about moving that also shows the varied places where animals live. Kai-Mook encounters many different types of homes during their...

  • A Great Gift

    On a beautiful day in May, Little Elehant gets a present: a pee-pee-poo-oo-potty. But what exactly is it for? He accepts the present, unwraps the present, tries out the present, and, at last, uses the present. A playful book for beginning potty users...

  • Little White Fish

    Little White Fish is in tears. It can't find its mommy and asks for help from a red crab, orange starfish, yellow snail, green tortoise, blue whale, purple octopus. Look, there's mommy with all the colors of the rainbow!...

  • Little White Fish Grows

    Little White Fish is getting big! Today is his second birthday: Everyone can come to his party: thick and thin, long and short, straight and bent, happy and sad sea animals. Young children will love this playful book about opposites....

  • Ghost Spartacus

    Spartacus goes to ghost school like all the other ghosts, but he's a special ghost: he doesn't like to screech in a scary way, he doesn't want to haunt and was always polite. What will happen to Spartacus when he's sent by the Head of school to the A...

  • Igor Spot Champion

    The competitions in the Spot Games are the most important for spotted athletes from all over the world. Igor has trained very hard to go to the Spot Games too. But he has to find his sport. What can such a tiny athlete do?

    You’ll find th...

  • Start with Nothing

    How does something start? With nothing? Maybe. Close your eyes and imagine everything is gone, even you, and start again. A wonderful book filled with childlike amazement that's simple and profound at the same time about nothing and everything and wh...

  • Little Dog Lost

    Little dog is sad. He has lost his owner. His owner is wearing big black shoes with laces, red socks, bright yellow trousers, and a jacket with a flower in the buttonhole. And he is carrying a little umbrella….

    A touching story about a ...



  • I'm Lucky I Found You

    Herman Hare always followed his nose. That is how he discovered the sweetest carrots. But one day, his nose led him to a whole new smell…. “So beautiful, it feels as if I were there.” " Eddy Hedgehog “Every time I read it, I’m touched...

  • On a Journey

    “A pair of friends circle the globe in this picture book tribute to the transformative effect of leaving home....a worthwhile...message about enjoying life’s journey.” - School Library Journal

    “Are you sitting comfortably?” Hed...

  • Little White Fish Has Many Friends

    "Lovely little picture book that focused on friendship and how you can make and be friends with a variety of different people/things - easy to follow and read. I can see everyone loving Little White Fish - highly recommended." -Donna's Book Blog

  • Tito the Magician

    "Being a magician is no easy trick. It hinges on one of the human qualities that’s most difficult to achieve....Genuine self-confidence, humility, and a sense of wonder: bravo, Tito." " Kirkus Reviews

    Manu, the magician at Circus Ron...

  • How Many Baby Animals?

    "A fun addition to toddler bookshelves and would make a fun sibling-to-be gift, too." - Mom Read It blog

    All the mommies in this book are about to have babies. But how many little ones will they bring into this world?

    A sweet and fun...

  • Little White Fish Is So Happy

    A new entry in the Little White Fish series, with a focus on the child's language development!

    Little White Fish is so happy. Mom is coming for him!
    Little White Fish says good-bye to his friends.
    Bye-bye, snail in the shell! Bye-by...

  • Well Done, Little White Fish

    A new book in the Little White Fish series, about discovering your talents.

    Little White Fish watches his friends do all sorts of things: cutting sea grass, doing somersaults, lighting up the dark, spitting out clouds of ink... Is there som...

  • I've Got to Go

    “A fun book that shows the transition from potty to big kid toilet that toddlers and preschoolers will love.” - Mom Read It blog

    Doggy has to go. It’s urgent. But Little Sis is sitting on his potty! That’s because Mouse is sitting o...

  • Little Kangaroo

    "This is a good option to help young and older children with separation anxiety." - School Library Journal

    The world is big ... Much, much bigger than Mother Kangaroo's pouch. But Little Kangaroo would rather stay with Mommy, where it's saf...

  • Bam Boom!

    With Clavis Music we embrace the power of reading and the power of listening. We explore a new world: that of books and the music. Will you explore it with us?

    There’s a big party in the jungle. Lion starts the rhythm, Zebra adds a beat on the dr...

  • Little White Fish Hears Water Music

    With Clavis Music we embrace the power of reading and the power of listening. We explore a new world: that of books and the music. Will you explore it with us?

    Little White Fish sings a cheerful morning song. All of his friends make music too. Then...

  • The Truth About Dinosaurs

  • Who Crows?

    With Clavis Music we embrace the power of reading and the power of listening. We explore a new world: that of books and the music. Will you explore it with us?

    It’s a brand-new day.All the animal friends wake up and look around.Who is bark...

  • Little White Fish Deep Beneath the Sea

    A new book in the Little White Fish series, which has sold over 600,000 copies in twenty countries!How deep is the sea? Little White Fish is curious. But his friends Little Goldfish, Little Turtle and Octopus warn him: the sea is very deep and very d...

  • A Kiss for You

  • I'll Always Hold Your Hand

    This is a sweet, simple book about all a parent/guardian does for their little ones. Beautiful pictures and few words will hold a little one's attention. - Grant Public Library A sweet book that explores the little things parents do to show how much ...

  • Step by Step

    Endearing and just right for little ones trying out their own first steps. - Kirkus Reviews A perfect book for sharing with caregivers of babies and ­toddlers who might be taking their first steps, too. - School Libray Journal How do you take y...

  • Look at That! Farm Animals

    Sweet animals with curious eyes look out at the world just as children do. Look at the illustrations and identify the animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child....

  • How Many?

    As undeniably charming as a child’s beloved stuffie. - Kirkus Reviews There are those who have their hands full with one stuffed toy. Others have no less than ten. No matter how many you have, cuddles are wonderful! A sweet and cozy cuddle bo...

  • Little White Fish and the Strange Thing

    Internationally bestselling series Little White Fish, from author & illustrator Guido Van Genechten, has sold over 600,000 copies! One morning Little White Fish discovers something extraordinary. It smells strange, it feels strange, and it doesn̵...

  • Poppy's Own Spot

    A poetical story about living in harmony with nature. For little observers ages 4 years and up.One day, the sun tells a little poppy that it’s time to bud. The little poppy soon learns that everything belongs together. The sun, moon, stars, ear...

  • Pip's Book

    "A small story with countless interactive opportunities." - Kirkus ReviewsI’m Pip and this is my book. Hold on, I hear someone else. Ah, my friend Timothy Vanderlong. Timothy is the longest dog in the world. Would you like to see Timoth...

  • What Do You Do to Fall Asleep?

    The sun has gone to sleep…It’s bedtime! Lift each flap and follow Little Mouse and his friends as they all get ready to go to sleep in their very own way.  Do they count stars? Cuddle with their favorite toy? How fun! A soo...

  • Big Panda and Little Panda

    A sweet picture book about learning and growing through imaginative play. For little pandas ages 3 years and up.This is Little Panda. He wakes up early every morning, ready to run, tumble, and play. He’s full of energy, curiosity, and imaginati...

  • Grow, Kitty, Grow!

    Grow, Grow, Grow! With these magical words, a tiny tadpole turns into a full-grown frog, and a teensy caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly. Each day, you’re growing, too! For all the little ones who are eager to grow....

  • Grow, Panda, Grow!

    Grow, grow, grow! With these magical words, a tiny tiger turns into a colossal cat, and a growing calf becomes a gigantic whale. Each day, you’re growing, too! For all the little ones who are eager to grow....

  • Can I See Your Pacifiers?

    A humorous picture book in which Little Mouse has a creative idea about parting with pacifiers. For children ages 2 ½ years and up.Little Mouse is more curious than ever. He wants to know everything, he wants to see ever...

  • Come, Little One

  • How Tito Loses His Nose

    A charming character learns a preschooler-friendly lesson that being loved goes beyond what is found on the surface. - School Library Journal List Inclusion: 35 Board Books to Charm the Very Young Into ‘Reading’ Not ‘Screen...

  • Little White Fish Celebrates Christmas

  • Happy Birthday, Little Mouse!

    A playful lift-the-flaps book that celebrates generosity and friendship. For party animals ages 2 ½ years and up.Today is a special day. It’s Little Mouse’s birthday! He’s throwing a party and all his friends are coming. Little...

  • Where's Scout?

    A funny story (and seek-and-find book) about a sheep who doesn’t always follow the crowd. For free spirits ages 4 years and up.Sheep are herd animals. They all do the same thing at the same time. They eat and leave droppings together. They slee...

  • Peek-A-Boo!

    Drew and his beloved stuffies are experts at hide-and-seek! They squeeze under blankets, dart behind curtains, and find cozy nooks to hide in. Are you ready to join the fun?This cheerful book invites toddlers ages 2 years and up to engage in a playfu...

  • Little White Fish Is Born

    Celebrating 25 years of Little White Fish by going back to how it all started!In the Pacific Ocean, Little White Fish brings immense joy to Mommy and Daddy. They fondly reminisce about the day he was born and the friends who welcomed him into their v...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Guido Van Genechten has published 83 books.

The next book by Guido Van Genechten, Little White Fish Is Born, will be published in July 2025.

The first book by Guido Van Genechten, Flop Ear, was published in February 2001.

Yes. Guido Van Genechten has 3 series.
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