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  • Bibliography:
    22 Books
  • First Book:
    July 2006
  • Latest Book:
    January 2024
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Book List in Order: 22 titles



  • When Cowboy Ned tells his faithful horse, Andy, that it’s his birthday, Andy goes in search of the perfect birthday present. After meeting a cricket, an owl, and finally making a friend, Andy realizes that being with Cowboy Ned is the best present ...



  • Although it sometimes gets lonely out on the range, Cowboy Ned and his loyal companion, Andy, always find a way to keep each other entertained, but when Ned gets a crush on Miss Clementine and starts visiting her in town, Andy wonders if there will b...



  • It's a young bear's first autumn, and the falling leaves surprise him. He tries to put them back on the trees, but it doesn't work. Eventually, he gets sleepy and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, it's spring, and there...



  • From the time they leap out of bed until they hug each other good night, two rambunctious young monsters make the world their playground. And playtime between such great friends is colossal fun, and sometimes earth shaking business.

    David Ezra Ste...



  • It?s so nice to be nice!

    Cuddle
    Nestle
    Nuzzle
    Don?t tickle
    . . . well, maybe a little.
    Love was meant to be passed on.

    An adorable menagerie of irrestible animals populate this gentle look at friendship. Getting close to som...



  • The delightful tale of a curious baby kangaroo, from the creator of Leaves When you?re new to the world, every hop brings another surprise! Joey wants to go exploring, but everything he discovers is almost too exciting. Bees, rabbits, birds . . . oth...



  • A favorite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken's habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head. It's time for the little red chicken's bedtime story --and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrup...



  • Mouserella misses her grandmouse, so she writes her a letter. At first she can't think of anything to say, but once she starts, the news begins to flow - she found a cat whisker at the zoo, she taught her ladybug to fetch, she made shadow puppets wit...



  • Just try not to smile! A positively inspiring picture book from the creator of the Caldecott Honorâ€"winning Interrupting Chicken. Because Amelia smiles as she skips down the street, her neighbor Mrs. Higgins smiles too, and decides to send a care...






  • Ol’ Mama Squirrel has raised lots of babies, and she knows just how to protect them. Whenever trouble comes nosing around, she springs into action with a determined Â"Chook, chook, chook!” and scares trouble away. Her bravery is put to the test, ...



  • WHOMP! An energetic young dinosaur figures out her own way to give a kiss in the latest from the creator of the Caldecott Honorâ€"winning Interrupting Chicken. For newly hatched dinosaur Dinah, the world is an exciting place. There is so much to s...



  • Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein has fans at his command with this comical dog’s-eye view of having a best friend. Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good ...



  • Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein’s expressive tale about familial love is full of funny, tender family dynamics that will evoke nods of recognition and lots of laughs. Tad the tadpole loves spending every minute with his awesome dad, whe...



  • An ice cube in search of adventure stars in a comical (and very cool) tale of transformation from Caldecott Honoree David Ezra Stein. Ice Boy has a normal life. He likes goofing around with his siblings ("Don’t lick your brother!"). He listens w...



  • This sweet companion to David Ezra Stein's award-winning Leaves celebrates the joy of savoring something you love. Bear is ravenous when he wakes up from his winter sleep and has one thing on his mind: honey! Alas, it is too soon for honey, so Bea...



  • Surprise! The little red chicken is back -- and as endearingly silly as ever -- in David Ezra Stein’s follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning INTERRUPTING CHICKEN. It’s homework time for the little red chicken, who has just learned about ...



  • HUSH, LITTLE BUNNY is a heartwarming, lyrical love letter from a papa bunny to his little one -- from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. Fans of Kevin Henkes and Beatrix Potter will adore this gorgeo...



  • Wake up! The little red chicken is hungry -- and sillier than ever -- in her latest star turn since debuting in the Caldecott Honor Book Interrupting Chicken. It’s bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for...



  • The perfect gift for dog lovers!Bark, George meets Wemberly Worried in this new classic picture book from David Ezra Stein, Caldecott Honor–winning creator of Interrupting Chicken and Leaves. The ideal read for back-to-school anx...






  • Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein takes readers on a slapstick journey in his debut graphic novel series, featuring Beaky Barnes, a no-nonsense chicken who's determined to save her desirable egg. But with a hungry inspector, a desperate chef, a...



  • Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein returns to the world of Beaky Barnes with this follow-up graphic novel featuring David's signature humor and unmistakable art style.Watch out for the devious duck! A new bird has arrived in Simpleton and is her...



  • Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein takes readers on a slapstick journey in his debut graphic novel series, featuring Beaky Barnes, a no-nonsense chicken who's determined to save her desirable egg. But with a hungry inspector, a desperate chef, a...


Award-Winning Books by David Ezra Stein

Interrupting Chicken
2010 Cybils -- Fiction Picture Book
2012 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award -- Grades K-3
2015 Florida Children's Book Award -- Pre K - 2nd Grade


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

David Ezra Stein has published 22 books.

David Ezra Stein does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Beaky Barnes and the Devious Duck, was published in January 2024.

The first book by David Ezra Stein, Cowboy Ned and Andy, was published in July 2006.

No. David Ezra Stein does not write books in series.