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  • Bibliography:
    20 Books
  • First Book:
    January 1970
  • Latest Book:
    February 2023
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Book List in Order: 20 titles



  • A family of trolls lives under a mushroom until some out-of-hand partying and a rainstorm destroys their home. Extols the virtues of living in neighborhoods and communities rather than boring isolation. Black and white ink drawings with decorated red...




  • Determined not to be consumed by the hungry children for whom it is being made, the pancake rolls out of its pan, beginning a chase that involves a mother, her children, and an assortment of animals. Reprint....





  • In this original alphabet book with an international flavor, the acclaimed author/artist takes her characters and her audience on a whirlwind tour of the world's wonders. From Adam arriving in Amsterdam to Zachary zigzagging in Zaandam, magnificent i...



  • "An unusual alphabet book incorporates reinforcement of individual letters into a dazzling display of floral painting as Lobel links girls' names, flowers, and verbs in a chain of floral gifts."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books....



  • Prince Mainichi is bored until a mysterious dwarf brings magic and excitement—and danger. Can Princess Ichinichi save her husband from the evil visitor's enchantment? Lobel demonstrates the breadth of her talent in this tale set in long-ago Japa...



  • The beloved Caldecott Honor artist now recounts a tale of vastly different kind -- her own achingly potent memoir of a childhood of flight, imprisonment, and uncommon bravery in Nazi-occupied Poland. Anita Lobel was barely five when the war began ...



  • Here, in one book, are the days of the week, the months of the year, the four seasons, the basic colors, and an exciting counting adventure -- all conceived, staged, and presented by the incomparable Anita Lobel. You can savor each of the three stori...






  • There was once an old woman who had a potato farm and two hardworking, loving sons. But one day one son ran away to the army of the east; the other son joined the army of the west.

    Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel tells a powerful story o...



  • Little ones will practice the alphabet, learn animal names, and can try out clever acrobatic moves by themselves or with a friend in this inventive and amusing picture book created by beloved Caldecott Honorâ€"winning Anita Lobel.From adoring alligat...



  • Nini the cat is very, very worried. She loves her comfortable windowsill perch in her sunny home in the city. But the clues are clear: Nini's people are going away. Will they take her? Or will they leave her? And if they take her (and, oh, she ho...



  • What will baby's first word be?

    Hello?

    Sun?

    Dog?

    Cat?

    Cow?

    Owl?

    Spend a day in the country with Anita Lobel's friendly animals.

    Meow. Woof. Moo! Whoo! Baby will be talking in no time!

    ...



  • A simple -- and simply beautiful -- story for young cat lovers. One beautiful autumn day, Nini, a little tabby cat, sees that the door is open. The garden and nearby woods seem to beckon her to explore. Nini thinks the great outdoors is really, r...



  • One by one, 10 very hungry rabbits find 10 very yummy vegetables for Mama Rabbit's soup pot. Caldecott Honor Book artist Anita Lobel combines learning to count with color concepts in this mouth-watering celebration of good things to eat. One big purp...



  • After a hug and kiss from Mama and Papa, Lena is cozy in her bed and ready for her sleep sheep to help her fall asleep. But the sheep refuse to line up and be counted! "We're sca-a-a-a-red!" the sheep baa together. "There's a round monster in the ...



  • Mama Rabbit is too sick to leave her bed. Poor Mama! When Papa Rabbit leaves home to get her some medicine, the ten little rabbit children take it upon themselves to help her feel better. One by one they bring her treats from around the house, includ...



  • From Caldecott Honor winner Anita Lobel comes this delightful day, from A to Z. Twenty-six playful pigs wake in their pen ready for an adventure. They trot down a country road and discover a field full of surprises! There’s an A for Aman...



  • “Feathery fun for little ones.” -- Kirkus ReviewsFrom Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel comes a touching and classically, vividly illustrated story of a family of ducks out for a walk and the surprises they meet along the way.When a family of d...






  • Caldecott Honorâ€"winning illustrator Anita Lobel introduces the concept of opposites with search and find elements in this picture book detailing the “rich, warm journey from morning to night” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of a day spent i...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anita Lobel has published 20 books.

Anita Lobel does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Good Morning, Good Night, was published in February 2023.

The first book by Anita Lobel, Under a Mushroom, was published in January 1970.

No. Anita Lobel does not write books in series.