Lita Judge

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  • Bibliography:
    18 Books
  • First Book:
    June 2007
  • Latest Book:
    April 2025
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Book List in Order: 18 titles

  • One Thousand Tracings

    When author/illustrator Lita Judge found hundreds of tracings of feet in her grandmother’s attic, she was intrigued and moved to share the story behind them. One Thousand Tracings tells that story. In the aftermath of World War II a family in Ameri...

  • Pennies for Elephants

    Extra, Extra! Three Trained Pachyderms for Sale! When Dorothy and her brother Henry learn that three beloved local circus elephants will soon be retiring, they are shocked and dismayed-but also inspired! The owner has agreed to sel...

  • Strange Creatures: The Story of Walter Rothschild and His Museum

    Walter Rothschild was born into a family of bankers and was nearly the richest boy in the world. He was also so shy he barely spoke. He had no friends, but he loved every creature that crawled, slithered or flew. At the age of seven, Walter saw his f...

  • Red Sled

    In this almost wordless picture book, a host of woodland creatures take a child's sled for a nighttime joy ride. Their whimsical ride is gorgeously depicted in bold watercolor, complemented by humorous expressions and pitch-perfect sound effects. Wit...

  • Red Hat

    A series of exuberant read-aloud sound effects perfectly capture the whimsy and joy of a springtime frolic in this companion to "Red Sled." In this almost wordless springtime picture book, an adorable crew of baby animals borrows a familiar-lookin...

  • Red Sledge

  • Flight School

    A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator of Red Hat and Red Sled. Although little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, his body wasn’t built to soar. But Penguin has an irrepressible spirit...

  • Born in the Wild

    What do grizzly bear cubs eat? Where do baby raccoons sleep? And how does a baby otter learn to swim?Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse "pinky" to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with...

  • Good Morning to Me!

    Rise and shine -- ready or not! A cheerful parrot pushes the limits of early-morning energy in this exuberant picture book from the author-illustrator of Red Sled and Flight School. Good morning, Mouse! Good morning, Kitty! Good morning, Gracie! A...



  • Hoot and Peep

    In the night skies above Paris, an adorable young owl teaches her older brother about the power of imagination -- and the unconditional love between siblings Hoot the owl is very excited for his little sister, Peep, to join him on the cathedral r...

  • A Song for Snow

    A young owl experiences the magic of a first snowfall -- the quiet wintery wonder, the pristine beauty, and snowballs! -- in this follow-up to the adorable Hoot and Peep It’s Peep’s first winter, and it’s going to snow very, very soon. Peep ...

  • Penguin Flies Home

    Penguin mastered his quest to soar with the eagles in Flight School -- now he’s heading home to teach his friends in this sweet and inspiring stand-alone companion story! Penguin loves everything about flying: the wind beneath his wings, the son...

  • When You Need Wings

    In the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are, beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge brings us a soaring story about the power of imagination. On a day when you feel like no one is listening, and you wish you could just disappear, shut your eye...

  • Even the Smallest Will Grow

    Beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge reminds readers that even the biggest and bravest were once small...and even the smallest can become anything they choose to be.There is strength in even the smallest things. Just as a bird grows within her egg, ...

  • Something Beautiful

    A trio of animal pals discover the beauty in making new friends in this tender and adorable picture book from Lita Judge, the beloved author-illustrator of Red Sled and Flight School.Mouse, Elephant, and Giraffe have so much in common. They like the ...

  • Don't Worry, Wuddles

    In this snowy day picture book, a kindhearted but overeager duckling tries to be helpful by sharing Wuddles the sheep’s wool to make sure all their animal friends stay warm -- but will there be enough for Wuddles?Snow is coming, and the barnyard an...

  • Wake Up, Moon!

    An energetic squirrel isn’t ready to give up on winter fun and go to bed in this cozy picture book about animal friends who spend an unforgettable night romping in the snow!The snowstorm is over. The stars are out. But one little squirrel is not in...

  • Old Blue Is My Home

    This poignant yet reassuring picture book follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amidst economic and housing insecurity An old blue van may not look like much, but it holds everything this family needs&m...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lita Judge has published 18 books.

The next book by Lita Judge, Old Blue Is My Home, will be published in April 2025.

The first book by Lita Judge, One Thousand Tracings, was published in June 2007.

No. Lita Judge does not write books in series.
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