Steven Kellogg

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  • Bibliography:
    39 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    April 1971
  • Latest Book:
    July 2010
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Full Series List in Order

Pinkerton

Pinkerton, Behave! (Jan-1979)
A Rose for Pinkerton (Jan-1981)
Tallyho, Pinkerton! (Apr-1982)
Prehistoric Pinkerton! (Sep-1987)
A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton (Sep-2001)
Pinkerton and Friends (Sep-2004)

Book List in Order: 39 titles

  • Can I Keep Him?

    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Mother objects to every pet Arnold asks to keep except one--a person.

    Book Details:

    • Format: Hardcover
    • Publication Date: 6/1/1976
    • Pages: 32
    • Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
  • The Island of the Skog

    Shout it once! Shout it twice!
    Friends forever! Skog and mice!

    Since its publication in 1973, The Island of the Skog has been a favorite of children everywhere-and of the author himself! We're delighted to remind you of this beloved book ...

  • The Mystery of the Missing Red Mitten

  • Won't Somebody Play with Me

  • Much Bigger Than Martin

    Sometimes it's fun being Martin's litle brother, but other times . . . 

    In this charming picture book, a little boy tries to think of all sorts of methods that would help him grow bigger than his bossy older brother....

  • Sledgehammer

  • The Mysterious Tadpole

    Louis's Scottish uncle brings him the birthday gift of a tadpole, plucked right out of Loch Ness. But it soon becomes clear that this "tadpole" is not turning into an ordinary frog! It'll take a little help from friends and a lot of ingenuity to feed...

  • The Mystery of the Magic Green Ball

    Timmy's long, frustrating search for his favorite green ball ends with a surprising turn of events....

  • Pinkerton, Behave!

    Pinkerton

    Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner’s commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch, he destroys the slippers instead. Pinkerton’s desperate owners take him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record time. The...



  • A Rose for Pinkerton

    Pinkerton

    Pinkerton seems lonely. So his young owner goes to the pet show to find him a friend. She returns with a kitten named Rose, who could be the ideal playmate for Pinkerton. But Rose has ideas of her own. She wants to be a Great Dane, and suddenly Pinke...

  • There Was an Old Woman

  • Tallyho, Pinkerton!

    Pinkerton

  • The Mystery of the Stolen Blue Paint

  • Orchard Cat

  • The Mystery of the Flying Orange Pumpkin

  • Ralph's Secret Weapon

  • Paul Bunyan

    A funny retelling of the tallest of tall tales, the rollicking adventures of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox, paired with the extravegant and lively illustrations of Steven Kellogg. Perfect for read-alouds full of laughter!

    Do you know wh...

  • Chicken Little

    "The sky is failing! The sky is failing!" Chicken Little and her feathered friends are all aflutter when she gets a mysterious bump on the head. Steven Kellogg's hilarious retelling and irresistible illustrations bring fresh delight to this timeless ...

  • Best Friends

    To Kathy the greatest thing in the world is a best friend. And Louise Jenkins is hers. They do everything together, from sharing their chocolate milk at lunch to riding Golden Silverwind, their make-believe horse who lives in the imaginary stable bet...



  • Pecos Bill

    "The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text."--School Library Journal. "A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best."--B...

  • Aster Aardvark's Alphabet Adventures

  • Prehistoric Pinkerton!

    Pinkerton

    Pinkerton is teething and nothing made of wood or bone is safe! So his young owner doesn't dare leave him home alone when she goes on a school trip to the dinosaur museum. Her class is wearing dinosaur costumes for the occasion, so she disguises Pink...

  • Johnny Appleseed; A Tall Tale

    The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man....[His] color has never been so rich and luxuriant....An affectionate portrayal, enthus...

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    A favorite fairy tale brought vividly to life by Steven Kellogg's elaborate, classic artwork -- perfect for a read-aloud pick!

    Join young Jack as he climbs a giant beanstalk to a magic castle in the clouds. Meet a hen that lays golden eggs ...

  • Mike Fink

    Mike Fink was king of the keelboatmen -- the strongest, rowdiest bunch of fellows ever to work on the Mississippi. Mike was a whole lot more than a keelboater -- yes, sir! He was a crack shot and the best grizzly and gator wrestler on the river. T...

  • The Christmas Witch

  • Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett

    On the day she is born this amazing baby proudly announces she can out-talk, out-grin, out-scream, out-swim, and out-run any baby in Kentucky. Within a few years Sally is off to the frontier, where she stuns a hungry grizzly bear, makes a lasso ou...

  • Yankee Doodle

    Set to the tune of the same name, a colorfully illustrated picture book captures Yankee Doodle riding through the Revolutionary War, spying on the Redcoats and cheering George Washington's troops on to victory. Simultaneous....

  • I Was Born about 10,000 Years Ago



  • Three Little Pigs

    "Open up, Pork Chop! Or I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll flatten this dump!"

    Three little pigs are happily working away in their delicious family business -- making the best-tasting waffles in the world. Business is so good,...

  • A-Hunting We Will Go!

    There's no doubt about it: This energetic crew has no intention of going to sleep. Instead, they gather a lovable team of animal friends and set off on a carefree adventure that takes them from woodlands to waterfalls- and then to even wilder wond...

  • The Three Sillies

  • The Missing Mitten Mystery

    Annie and her dog, Oscar, have had a busy day playing in the snow. Somehow Annie's red mitten has disappeared in all the fun. They look high and low. . . . It's not on the sledding hill, and it's not by the snow castles. Maybe an eagle carried it off...

  • A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton

    Pinkerton

    When Emily comes home from school and tells her family what she has learned about penguin parents and their babies, Pinkerton is inspired and starts dreaming of raising a penguin pup of his own. In his desperation to become a father, Pinkerton mistak...

  • Give the Dog a Bone

    But then what happens? Why, it's one wild, slapstick adventure involving cobblers, cats, chickens, and much, much more. From poodles to Great Danes, an increasing number of clever canine companions join in the fun--and add up to a most entertaining c...

  • Pinkerton and Friends

    Pinkerton

  • The Pied Piper's Magic

    Peterkin, a colorful elf, brings music and hope everywhere he goes with the aid of his magic pipe. It gives him the power to call any animal to him, and even to transform one creature into another. This is just what the evil Grand Duke needs to rid h...

  • There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly

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Award-Winning Books by Steven Kellogg

The Mysterious Tadpole
1977 Irma S. & James H. Black Award -- Children's Literature
1978 Irma S. & James H. Black Award -- Children's Literature
Pecos Bill
1990 Land of Enchantment Book Award -- Children/Young Adult


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Steven Kellogg has published 39 books.

Steven Kellogg does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly, was published in July 2010.

The first book by Steven Kellogg, Can I Keep Him?, was published in April 1971.

Yes. Steven Kellogg has 1 series.
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