Tony Ross

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  • Bibliography:
    89 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    October 1984
  • Latest Book:
    December 2020
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Full Series List in Order

Little Princess

I Want My Pacifier! (Sep-2004)
Say Please! (Oct-2006)
I Want My Light On! (Sep-2010)
I Want a Party! (Sep-2011)
I Want My Mom! (Sep-2012)

Book List in Order: 89 titles

  • I'm Coming to Get You!

  • Lazy Jack

  • Foxy Fables

  • Stone Soup

  • Mrs. Goat and Her Seven Little Kids

  • The Boy Who Cried Wolf

  • I Want to Be!

  • The Shop of Ghosts

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  • Hansel and Gretel



  • I Want My Dinner!

    An enthusiastic Little Princess learns how the ups and downs of everyday life can be smoothed over with common courtesy before she embarks on a mission to teach manners to everyone else, including a nearby cave-dwelling Beastie....

  • Wash Your Hands!

    Wash your hands before you eat that, said the Queen. The Little Princess loves getting her hands dirty. Trouble is...she hates washing them. But then she hears about the nasties and the dirties and all the other horrible things that lurk and make you...

  • Amber Brown Treasury

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  • I Want My Dummy!

    Where is my dummy? I WANT MY DUMMY!' shrieks the Little Princess when the royal dummy mysteriously disappears, yet again. Wherever the King, Queen and courtiers may hide the dreaded thing, she always finds it, albeit in the strangest of places ...Wil...

  • Centipede's 100 Shoes

    When a centipede trips over and hurts his foot, the only thing for him to do is obtain a set of shoes for all of his feet. That is a lot of shoes! Follow him, as after a rethink, he shares his shoes amongst various beetles, spiders, earwigs and other...

  • Centipede's One Hundred Shoes

    Have fun with numbers in this hilarious new picture book by master storyteller and illustrator Tony Ross.

    "One hundred shoes, please!" said the little centipede. "Fifty left ones, and fifty right ones."
    "Why do you want one hundred?" aske...

  • Oscar Got the Blame

  • I Want My Pacifier!

    Little Princess

  • I Want My Tooth!

    The Little Princess has a royal set of sparkling white teeth—she brushes them religiously and she eats the right food. So when one of them falls out, the hunt is on to find it. The Little Princess wants her tooth back, and she wants it NOW!...

  • Say Please!

    Little Princess

    "

    In her sixth hilarious adventure, the Little Princess forgets and then remembers her manners, and learns that "" please"" and "" thank you"" are important words for everyone, not just royalty.

    "...



  • Is It Because...?

    Tony Ross skillfully presents the problem of bullying, managing to engage sympathy for each side of the story

    A little boy is wondering why he is bullied by his classmate Peregrine Ffrogg. He asks himself various questions: Is it beca...

  • I Want My Present!

    Just what is the Little Princess looking for? Lift the flaps to help her find her missing present. Tony Ross' irrepressible Little Princess has starred in eleven picture books -- and now she has her very own lift-the-flap book! This time she's search...

  • I Want a Cat

    Jessy feels like she is the only girl in the whole world without a pet. She really wants a cat, but there's just one problem -- her parents can't stand cats. But Jessy is determined to have one, so she makes herself a fluffy white cat suit and refus...

  • Sir Gadabout Goes to Knight School

    When Sir Lancelot is called away from Knight School, Sir Gadabout becomes the teacher -- even though he's the one who needs to learn a thing or two about courtly conduct. How can the lads defeat the King of Gaul and his angry mob with the worst knigh...

  • I Want My New Shoes!

    The Little Princess is determined not to put anything on her feet, until the Maid shows her a special box. The gleaming red shoes inside are too wonderful for words. Now the Little Princess is so proud of her new party pumps, she refuses to take them...

  • I Want a Story!

    Three Stories in One:
    I Don’t Want To Comb My Hair!
    I Want to Be Tall!
    I Want New Shoes!

    Three hilarious Little Princess stories in one, makes for three times the fun! Join the Little Princess on her adventures from three episodes ...

  • Three Little Kittens and Other Favorite Nursery Rhymes

    This wide-ranging collection of favorite nursery rhymes is selected and illustrated by the award-winning artist Tony Ross.

    Every child needs a good nursery rhyme book, and parents will be thrilled with the comical art in this one. Ross's in...

  • Naughty Nigel

    Naughty Nigel pretends to be deaf so that he can play tricks on his parents. When told to get his hat he settles down to paint the cat and when asked to wash the dishes he does the fishes instead. But Nigel is taught a lesson by a strange little man ...

  • I Want Two Birthdays!

    The Little Princess wants to have two birthdays! Very well, says the prime minister. Of course, when the princess sees how much fun two birthdays are, she must have three. Then four. Then more! But the more birthdays she has, the less special they...

  • Super Dooper Jezebel

    A perfectly behaved girl enjoys telling other children what to do -- but she may just be too perfect for her own good! Jezebel was perfect in every way. She was so perfect, she was called Super Dooper Jezebel....



  • I Want My Light On!

    Little Princess

    Boo! "I'm not so much afraid of the dark!" said the Little Princess. "I'm sort of more afraid of GHOSTS!" Everyone says there are no such things as ghosts. Maybe so, but then how do you explain what's under the Little Princess's bed?...

  • Don't Do That!

    A new, large-format edition of this hilarious, cautionary tale from the acclaimed Tony Ross

    Nellie has a pretty nose. It is so pretty that she is given a part in the Christmas play. But then, Nellie picks her nose, her finger g...

  • My First Nursery Stories

    A must-have selection of timeless classic tales, brought gloriously, and hilariously, to life by the award-winning Tony Ross Favorites such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Henny-Penny, The Gingerbread Man, Three Little Pigs, The Enormous Turnip, L...

  • I Want to Do It Myself!

    The Little Princess is going camping. Everyone offers to help, but she doesn't want any help. "I want to do it myself!" she insists. So she sets off all on her own to find the perfect camp site. When she finds the right spot, she discovers she's forg...

  • Victor

    EVERYONE MAKES CHOICES IN LIFE. ARE YOU WILLING TO DIE FOR YOURS? IN A CITY WHERE CHOICE IS THE ONLY LAW, THREE PEOPLE'S DECISIONS WILL IMPACT THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD... VICTOR: A gifted assassin with uncommon skill and no memory of his past, dis...

  • My First Nursery Stories Book and CD

    A gorgeous book and CD edition of this must-have selection of timeless classic tales -- with music and lively sound effects, perfect for sharing with very young children Favorites such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Henny-Penny, The Gingerbread Man...

  • I Want a Party!

    Little Princess

    It's not Christmas or even her birthday, but the Little Princess wants a party! She sets out to organize the best party ever, with invitations, cake, games, and goodie bags. But when she forgets one little detail, it has big consequences…

    ...

  • The Three Sillies

    A rollicking new picture book filled with exquisite artwork and based on a traditional tale from the acclaimed Tony RossOnce upon a time, George, a handsome but sensible boy, falls in love with Jess, a pretty but silly girl. After meeting Jes...

  • I Want to Win!

    The Little Princess loves to win-and at home everyone usually lets her. At school, even though she tries her hardest, it seems she can''t do anything right. But she soon discovers that winning is much more fun when she really deserves it!

    ...

  • My Favourite Fairy Tales

    Retold by Tony Ross and brought to life by his delightful illustrations, this humorous and imaginative collection of seven classic fairy tales is ideal for reading aloud to young children.

    The perfect companion to My Favourite Nursery Rhymes a...



  • I Want My Mom!

    Little Princess

    Things aren't going well for the Little Princess. And there's only one person who can make them better... "I?WANT?MY?MOM!" But when the Little Princess at last learns to cope on her own, what does her mom, the Queen, feel?...

  • The Louvre

  • A Fairy Tale

    An atmospheric and evocative original take on the concept of what a fairy tale is, set in early 20th-century England

    Do fairies really exist? Bessie doesn't think so. But then she meets the mysterious Mrs. Leaf and so begins a lifelon...

  • I Want a Boyfriend!

    One day, the Little Princess decides she wants a boyfriend. After searching everywhere the Royal household finds Donald. He is proclaimed as the Royal Boyfriend. But the Little Princess soon finds out boyfriends aren't nearly as fun as she thinks!...

  • My Favourite Nursery Rhymes

    This joyous collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been selected and illustrated by the award-winning Tony Ross. Classic rhymes are given a contemporary edge by Ross's inimitable illustrations. Perfect for sharing with young children, this humo...

  • I Don't Want to Go to the Hospital!

    The Little Princess doesn''t want to go to the hospital, and she does everything she can to avoid it. But when she is finally forced to go, she finds that she really rather likes it. Why? Because they treat her like a princess there!...

  • Tilly Mint Tales

    When Tilly's mum goes out to work, Mrs Hardcastle from up the street pops in to look after her. There are two special things about Mrs Hardcastle. The first thing is that she's always dropping off to sleep (she snores too, sometimes). The second spec...

  • Tulsa and the Frog

    Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Tulsa dreams of a life as exciting as the girls in h...

  • Drat That Cat!

    Suzy the cat is always getting into trouble, much to the annoyance of her family. She can never do anything right! So Suzy decides to teach her family a lesson and make them realize just how much they love her.

    ...

  • I Want a Sister!

    When she is told that her parents are expecting a new addition to the family, the Little Princess immediately announces that she does not want a brother?they are smelly and rough, and they have all the wrong toys. But when her new baby brother arriv...



  • Orion

    David Johansen thought he'd escaped the violence of his past. He had no idea how wrong he was. Faced with a killer's deadly ultimatum, and trapped in an overcrowded, snowbound hotel, David must protect both a frightened young woman and the people of ...

  • The Slightly Annoying Elephant

    Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents his very first picture book for children of 3 and up. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, this book & CD edition comes with audio hilariously read by the author himself.What''s big, blue, b...

  • I Don't Want to Go to Bed!

    The Little Princess doesn’t want to go to bed. And why should she when she isn’t even tired? But the King and Queen are firm and she does eventually go to bed. But when the King goes in to kiss her goodnight, her bed is empty again! Where can...

  • I Don't Want to Go to Hospital!

  • A Word in Your Ear

    A collection of creative stories from the imagination of Tony Ross. Inspired by memories from his wartime childhood and throughout his eventful life, Tony Ross's short stories are full of curious places and mysterious characters. Each story is broug...

  • I Want to Go Home!

    The Little Princess has been moved to a new castle, where there is lots more room! But she just wants to go home to the old castle. Is the old castle still the same, now that it has new owners? This wonderfully funny and reassuring book will ring tru...

  • I Feel Sick!

    The Little Princess is never sick except when anyone asks her to do something. She's too sick to walk the dog and she's far too sick to go to school. But when she's invited to a party, all that changes. Or does it?...

  • Rita's Rhino

    When Rita's mum refuses to get her a pet, Rita goes to the zoo and soon returns with a rhinoceros in tow. But keeping a pet rhino a secret in a small apartment and taking care of him, prove to be much trickier than she ever imagined! This is a hil...

  • Bedtime Rhymes

  • The Bear Who Went Boo!

    From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.

    At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves...

  • Melody's Memory

    Author Darien Wells is living comfortably and looking forward to a week of privacy and quiet with his beloved wife. But his world is shaken when a ghost from his distant past appears in his life again. Darien is forced to deal with memories and emoti...

  • I Want a Bedtime Story!

    The Little Princess can't sleep -- she needs a brilliant bedtime story, or else!
         Every bedtime the King tells the Little Princess a story before she falls asleep. When he's away on royal business, everyone tries to make up a bedtime sto...

  • I Didn't Do It!

    When things start going wrong around the castle, everyone blames the Little Princess. No matter how much she cries, "I didn't do it!", no one believes her. Upset, the Little Princess goes off to hide and finds out who really is to blame! Another h...

  • The Worlds Worst Children

    From the world''s favourite author, David Walliams - ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in a gorgeously gifty FULL COLOUR format!Are you ready to meet the World''s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five grues...

  • Theres a Snake in My School!

    From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her ver...

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    A perfect introduction to fairy tales for little ones! This abridged classic features bright, fun illustrations and a sturdy board format with tabs to make it easy for little hands to turn the pages. Discover the adventure that happens after Jack swa...

  • Omega

    Dagon Ndiaye has hidden for years in the dark places of the Congolese rainforest, seeking forgiveness from a God he's desperately trying to follow and hounded by bitterness, grief and shame. When a private jet crash-lands near his camp, Dagon rushes ...

  • Brimstone

    Sunlight City is burning. A religiously motivated arsonist, identified only as Brimstone, has used a brutal murder to make one emphatic statement: repent or perish. Nearly six million people in this city that champions choice and tolerance must now d...

  • I Want a Friend!

    The Little Princess can't wait to start school! At first, she finds it difficult to make friends and she is left all alone. But she soon finds there are other children with no friends, and before she knows it she has more friends than she can coun...

  • Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    This classic fairy tale is brought to life by the inimitable Tony Ross in a beautiful hardback edition of his first ever picture book, 40 years after it was published for the first time. Discover the story of mischievous Goldilocks and her adventures...

  • The Worlds Worst Children 2

    The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams'' bestseller The World''s Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone''s favourite children''s author, illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross.I...

  • The Little Princess Treasury

    This collection includes a selection of 21 royal stories starring the Little Princessâ€"a character who has many exciting adventures as she explores her independence. Full of familiar situations including: I Don't Want to Go to Bed, I Want My Dumm...

  • The Nights Before Christmas

    Fully illustrated in color throughout by acclaimed illustrator Tony Ross, The Nights Before Christmas has 24 classic festive tales, songs and stories to read throughout Advent or keep as a family Christmas anthology. There are festive extracts from m...

  • Ares

    The Black Cat program has always carried an element of danger. Josef Hirigawa, a Granter of Sunlight City and the driving force behind the program, would be the first to admit it. But great reward only comes with great risk, and despite the warnings ...

  • I Want Snow!

    When the queen goes on a trip and sends back a photo of her feeding some penguins, an intrepid Little Princess declares that she wants to experience snowtime fun, prompting the whole palace to make attempts with sand and mud....

  • Our Kid

    "Go straight to school, Our Kid," said Dad. But unless a fish-driven submarine, dinopirates, and an elephant ride are the fastest way to school, Our Kid is not doing too well. This tour-de-force from the legendary Tony Ross takes you on a journey ...

  • Bad Dad

    The new heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story from number one bestselling author David Walliams. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross. Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones an...

  • Boogie Bear

    From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book, brilliantly illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she n...

  • Red Riding Hood

    "Grandma, how big your teeth are!" This sturdy board book contains an abridged version of the classic fairy tale and is great for sharing with the very youngest of children. Enjoy Tony Ross' bright illustratiions as you follow the adventures of th...

  • Three Little Pigs

    "I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down!" But can the little pigs get the better of the wolf in the end? This sturdy board book contains an abirdged version of the classic fairy tale and is great for sharing with the very youngest o...

  • I Want My Potty!

    "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it! Tony Ross's hilar...

  • I Want My Dad!

    The Little Princess is jealous of her friends -- they all have dads who can do amazing things. The Cook bakes incredible cakes; the King always burns his. The Gardener takes his daughter on adventure-walks through the forest; the King gets lost on hi...

  • An Anty-War Story

    This anti-war story is told through the eyes of Douglas, the only ant in Antworld who has a name. He dreams of joining the beautiful line that delivers food, but he's been enlisted to be a soldier, and it's probably for the best that he doesn't un...

  • Little Princess Dressing Up! Sticker Activity Book

  • Defender

    The end has come.Martial law has been declared in Sunlight City. Granter Andrew McKellan has overthrown his fellow leaders and now rules alone. The formerly freewheeling city has been locked down, its promises of unlimited freedom crushed under McKel...

  • Grendel

    ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? YOU SHOULD BE. When Irina Ponikarova is kidnapped, her husband, an influential diplomat, turns to one man: Josef Hirigawa, a Granter of Sunlight City and an old friend. Josef has power. Connections. Russian intelligenc...

  • Silly Mr. Wolf

    Years ago, Mr. Wolf would dress up as a sheep and try to be their worst friend but now, the sheep’s clothing is far too small for him, so he’ll have to find new ways to get his dinner. A hilarious herd of sheep are constantly one step behind Mr. ...

  • I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!

    From beloved children's author and illustrator Tony Ross, comes a fun to read and humorous take on the importance of handwashing.The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she's already washed her hands so many times! She's washe...

  • I Want a Bunny!

    Little Princess visits a friend who has a rabbit, and comes home obsessed with getting one herself. She’s given a stick-insect, a goldfish, and a few other low-maintenance pets, but she still wants a bunny. Sometimes getting exactly what you wan...

  • Ghosts of Killdeer

    THE GHOSTS OF THE PAST HAVE COME OUT OF THEIR GRAVES...Unexpected tragedy brings occult investigator David Johansen and his wife Mona back to the northern Wisconsin town of Killdeer, reuniting them with old friends... and resurrecting things best lef...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Tony Ross has published 89 books.

Tony Ross does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Ghosts of Killdeer, was published in December 2020.

The first book by Tony Ross, I'm Coming to Get You!, was published in October 1984.

Yes. Tony Ross has 1 series.
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