Jill Esbaum

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  • Bibliography:
    26 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    March 2004
  • Latest Book:
    July 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Thunder and Cluck

1 - Friends Do Not Eat Friends (Jul-2021)
2 - The Brave Friend Leads the Way! (Sep-2021)
3 - Smart vs. Strong (Dec-2021)

Book List in Order: 26 titles

  • Stink Soup

    A summer trip abounding in tomatoes and mischief

    Annabelle and her little brother, Willie, are spending the week at Granny's. Annabelle, who has promised to keep her brother out of trouble, can't decide which is worse: being responsible for Wi...

  • Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-Comin'!

    Go back in time to a sleepy Mississippi River townThe townfolk of a small village on the banks of the upper Mississippi come vividly alive at the sound of a whistle and the holler of "Ste-e-e-e-eamboat a-comin'!" The incoming vessel is filled with pa...

  • Estelle Takes a Bath

    A heartwarming tale of unlikely friendship Estelle is nice and cozy in her bath, but the poor shivering mouse outside in the blizzard is anything but cozy. All he wants is a chance to warm up, so he squeeeeezes himself into the toasty little house. ...

  • To the Big Top



    When the circus comes to Willow Grove, Benny and Sam are in for more excitement than they can shake a stick at: elephants and acrobats, candied apples and a calliope, even a snake enchantress. They can’t think of anything better than hel...

  • Stanza

    There's a slobbery thug in town, and his name is Stanza. He bullies everybody. He eats chicken pot pie. And . . . he writes poetry. On the sly. At night. Because he’s extremely afraid his bully brothers will find out. But Stanza doesn't let that st...

  • Tom's Tweet

    Tom is on the hunt for a tasty morning treat when he spies a flip-flapping, fluttery bird just there for the taking. Hello, breakfast! But little Tweet with his big black button eyes is too skinny to eat. Tom is determined to not get involved, but he...

  • I Hatched!

    From the illustrator of Little Pea comes a gleeful, goofy, gorgeous celebration of being new, curious, and ready to take on the world--perfect for fans of Duck and Goose A baby chick bursts from his egg and into the world with hilarious enthusiasm...

  • I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo!

    A high-stakes adventure and hilarious ode to self-esteem for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, and Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Nadine can talk a blue streak, and one day she tells a real whopper: she isn't afraid ...

  • Nighttime

    Curious kids ages 3 to 7 will be excited to learn about nighttime and all its mysteries, from the stars to hooting owls. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. ...



  • Wanted: Birdie Friends!

    Elwood Bigfoot is big, clumsy, LOUD . . . and lonely. It's hard for him to make friends -- especially with the tiny, delicate birdies he loves so much. Each flash of their feathers, each chirp and cheerful song helps him feel less alone. But whenever...

  • Teeny Tiny Toady

    “Teeny is ‘toadally’ terrific. . . . A triumphant reaffirmation of the truth that large hearts can beat in small chests, told in playful verse that gallops along with nary a stumble.” -- Kirkus Reviews

    When a giant hand sc...

  • If A T. Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party

    You never know what will happen when a T. Rex crashes your birthday party. Sure, you'll be super excited when he turns up at your door. But then he’ll stomp. He’ll ROAR. He’ll look at you as if he’s wondering how you taste with a little musta...

  • Frankenbunny

    “You know monsters aren’t real, right?” Brave is easy in the sunshine. Brave is easy near Papa. But can Spencer the Bunny learn to be brave ALL the time -- even when his big brothers try their best to scare him? Spencer the Bunny’s bi...

  • How to Grow a Dinosaur

    Big brother dinosaur can't wait to teach the new baby everything he knows in this funny, sweet, surprisingly practical "guide" for big siblings! Good news: Your mom's hatching a baby! Bad news: Babies take their sweet time. And when the baby final...

  • Frog Boots

    There’s only one thing Dylan wants: frog boots! But what happens when this little boy discovers they’re meant for . . . girls?
     
    School shopping is no fun for Dylan -- until he spots a pair of boots decorated with poison-dart ...

  • Where'd My Jo Go?

    When trucker Jo hits the open road, her faithful little doggy pal, Big Al, is always with her. The two make a fine traveling team until Big Al gets distracted after a potty break at a rest stop and wanders off. In her rush to get back on the road, Jo...

  • Friends Do Not Eat Friends

    Thunder and Cluck - 1
    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    Two dinosaurs with larger-than-life personalities become unlikely friends in this silly and sweet Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book, the first in a new series!Thunder is big. Cluck is small. Thunder likes to ROAR! Cluck likes to say “hello!”Can...

  • The Brave Friend Leads the Way!

    Thunder and Cluck - 2
    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    Two unlikely dinosaur friends brave the way in the second book in the Thunder and Cluck Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!It is a hot day. Thunder and Cluck find a dark, cool cave. But which friend is brave enough to lead the way in?Ready-to-Read...

  • Smart vs. Strong

    Thunder and Cluck - 3
    Ready-to-Read: Level 1

    Two unlikely dinosaur friends get out of a sticky situation in the third book in the Thunder and Cluck Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!Thunder is strong. Cluck is smart. Thunder is stuck in quicksand! Can Cluck think of a way to get him out?Rea...



  • How Many Penguins?

  • Bath Time Physics

    Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It’s time for Baby’s bath . . .Ooh! We made a waterfall . . .Invite your tubby-time friends to join in. Even Einstein started somewhere, so who’s to say your litt...

  • High Chair Chemistry

    Secure your bib, open wide, and get ready to unpack the properties of matter. Chemistry is all around us—starting with Baby’s high chair . . .Are you hungry? . . .Let’s experiment.Why wait for college when you can teach your toddler...

  • Stinkbird Has a Superpower

    A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin -- or stinkbird -- and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!) Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, a...

  • Parrotfish Has a Superpower

    A factual (and funny) introduction to the parrotfish and its incredible somewhat-squirmy superpower, from the team that brought you Stinkbird Has a Superpower.Just wait till you hear what a parrotfish can do! You may know they live in warm tropical w...

  • Lion Roars!

  • Polecat Has a Superpower

    A factual (and funny) introduction to the polecat and its awesome, action-packed superpower, from the team that brought you Parrotfish Has a Superpower.The polecat has a super cool superpower you’d probably never guess. Why? Well, first, he’s usu...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jill Esbaum has published 26 books.

The next book by Jill Esbaum, Polecat Has a Superpower, will be published in July 2025.

The first book by Jill Esbaum, Stink Soup, was published in March 2004.

Yes. Jill Esbaum has 1 series.
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