Paul Galdone

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  • Bibliography:
    33 Books
  • First Book:
    January 1952
  • Latest Book:
    November 2022
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Book List in Order: 33 titles

  • Puss In Boots

    When the  miller's youngest son receives only Puss as his inheritance, he wonders how his father expects him to make a living with a single cat. But Puss is no ordinary feline. All he asks for is a new pair of boots and he promises that fortune ...

  • History of Mother Twaddle and the Marvellous Achievements of Her Son Jack

  • Little Tuppen

  • The Magic Porridge Pot

  • The Little Red Hen

    Little Red Hen is a time-tested cautionary tale about how we reap what we sow. When the hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help planting some wheat, she gets no takers: "‘Not I!’ said the cat. ‘Not I!’ said the dog. ‘Not I!’ said the m...

  • The Three Bears

    Author Biography: Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1914 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art dep...

  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff

    "The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale. ""The large, lively, double-page spreads are sure to win a responsive audience at story hour."" -- School Library Journal"...

  • The Three Little Pigs

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    "A verse version of the tale first published in England in 1807. ""This spirited and broadly comic version will be a welcome addition to fairy tale collections and to the picture book hour."" -- School Library Journal"...



  • What's in Fox's Sack?

  • Henny Penny

    The acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator retells the beloved fable of a hen who takes her friends on a misguided adventure.Convinced the sky is falling, Henny Penny the hen gathers a band of gullible friends who decide they must march o...

  • King of the Cats

  • Little Bo-Peep

  • The Elves and the Shoemaker

    In this faithful retelling of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, the illustrations capture the kindness of the shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him....

  • The Teeny-Tiny Woman

    A droll rendition of the old English ghost story about the teeny-tiny woman who found a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny churchyard....

  • Three Little Kittens

    "[set star] This refreshingly hearty version of the nonsense verse will be as much a favorite of adult storytellers as it will be of toddler listeners."" - School Library Journal, starred review Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and ...

  • The Monkey and the Crocodile

  • Monster and the Tailor

  • Over in the Meadow



  • Rumpelstiltskin

    Paul Galdone''s masterful storytelling brings new life to this familiar high-stakes tale of a mysterious little man who makes a devastating deal with the miller''s daughter. Sold to a king who expects her to spin straw into gold, she promises Rumpels...

  • Nightmare in History

  • Nursery Classics

    Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, Th...

  • The Gingerbread Boy

    Â"The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of...

  • Little Red Riding Hood

    "Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knew her . . ." So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with the wolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul ...

  • The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

    The country mouse is visiting his friend in the big city to see how extravagant life can be. For the first time, he basks in endless amounts of sweetmeats, champagne, and the finest cheeses a mouse could ever want. But when life at His Majesty's Cour...

  • The Folk Tale Classics Heirloom Library

    No child should be without the best versions of the best stories, all told and illustrated by the masterful Paul Galdone: The Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Gingerbread Boy....

  • The Folk Tale Classics Keepsake Collection

    This wonderful library includes four classic stories, all told and illustrated by the award-winning Paul Galdone: The Three Bears, Three Little Kittens, The Little Red Hen, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse....

  • Cinderella

    Paul Galdone’s version of the classic fairy tale stands above the rest. His gentle retelling is resplendent with lush artwork and storytelling that weaves the magical tale of a princess both beautiful and kind. This lovely story is now a Folk Tale ...

  • The Folk Tale Classics Treasury

    When it is time to share favorite retellings of classic folk and fairy tales, this volume is the only one your family will need! The Folk Tale Classics Treasury is a collection of six of the very best books by the award-winning storyteller and illust...



  • The Three Bears Big Book

    This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks. ...

  • The Owl and the Pussycat

    The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note. So begins the unlikely love story of a cat and bird, who sail away together and are married on a r...

  • Rumpelstiltskin Big Book

    When a miller tells the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold, the king locks her up to await his treasure. Suddenly, a strange little man appears, offering to carry out her task -- but he demands payment. She finally promises him somethin...

  • The Little Red Hen Board Book

    Beloved by generations, the funny story of reaping what you sow comes to life in this classic board book with Caldecott Honoree Paul Galdone’s dynamic, amusing pictures.When the Little Red Hen asks a cat, dog, and mouse for help plant...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Paul Galdone has published 33 books.

Paul Galdone does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Little Red Hen Board Book, was published in November 2022.

The first book by Paul Galdone, Puss In Boots, was published in January 1952.

No. Paul Galdone does not write books in series.
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