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  • Bibliography:
    14 Books
  • First Book:
    February 2002
  • Latest Book:
    August 2019
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Book List in Order: 14 titles



  • Simple in format, with vibrant folk-art inspired paintings of everyday items and a single, large-type word on each page, Picture This . . . is the ideal first word book for the very young. But there is much more to Picture This . . . than first meets...



  • Filled with hidden surprises, a wonderful introduction to the alphabet features ordinary objects, which have been transformed into something extraordinary with the author's trademark, vibrant paintings....




  • One little girl wakes up to a wondrous fairy-tale world. She spies two dancing feet from the Golden Goose tale, three hungry bears just visited by Goldilocks, and four royal mattresses between the Princess and the Pea. Simple in format, with many obj...



  • In this fanciful visit, Alison Jay summons her unique perspective and sense of humor to create a zoo like no other?where more than just the animals are on display. Children will delight in discovering small details and tracking narratives that play o...



  • On a gray and rainy day, a boy discovers a rainbow of colors in the magical world of nursery rhymes. Come along as he delights in blue with Little Boy Blue, orange in Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard, and purple with poor Humpty Dumpty. This gorgeously ...



  • Based on the Balanchine ballet, this sumptuous package is the perfect gift for any fan of The Nutcracker-young or old. The nicely balanced text (not too much, not too little) captures all the best moments and sets the stage for Alison Jay's richly im...



  • A cozy, visually rich celebration of Christmas to pore over Readers are off to the North Pole in this brimming holiday treat. On each page, a deceptively simple item--stocking, snowman, reindeer--pulls readers into a nostalgic, exquisitely detaile...



  • Introduce the youngest readers to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dynamic new edition. Board book favorite Alison Jay illustrates the novel's most iconic moments in her distinctive crackle-paint style. Each scene is paired with a descript...






  • Alice in Wonderland is now ready for the toddler crowd in this delightful new edition of Lewis Carroll's classic Introduce the youngest readers to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dynamic new edition. Board book favorite Alison Jay illustr...



  • On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...   In this beautiful edition of the classic festive song, a happy couple make their way to a lavish Christmas party, discovering wonderful gifts as they go. Alison Jay's signature crackle-...



  • An enchanting retelling of the classic tale of the twelve dancing princesses.Long ago in a kingdom far away, there lived a king and his twelve beautiful princesses. Although they are locked in their room each night, every morning the princesses wake ...



  • A beautiful wordless picture book brings a personal note to the plight of the honeybee and offers a message of hope. A little girl befriends a bee that takes her on a journey of discovery, revealing an action that every child can take to aid in co...



  • If yesterday was the best day ever, wouldn’t it be great to find a way to repeat it? A whimsical tale about happiness with sure appeal for science-minded kids -- and wise grandparents -- everywhere.

    What could beat yesterday’s perfect ...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Alison Jay has published 14 books.

Alison Jay does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Looking for Yesterday, was published in August 2019.

The first book by Alison Jay, Picture This..., was published in February 2002.

No. Alison Jay does not write books in series.