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  • Bibliography:
    16 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1978
  • Latest Book:
    May 2008
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Book List in Order: 16 titles



  • In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight c...



  • "

    Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train, Bigmama''s, School Bus, and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Associa...







  • A counting book
    for the youngest --
    filled with motion,
    excitement, and
    suspense. Twelve
    riders compete
    in a bicycle race.
    Who will win?
    (A word to the wise:
    Keep your eye
    on Number 9!)
    ...



  • From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts.What can you ...





  • """Showing the same dynamic energy and brilliant colors as in Freight Train and Truck, the author-artist conveys the breathless anticipation and delighted enjoyment generated by a parade.""--Horn Book."...



  • All the color and action of liners, tankers, tugs, barges, ferryboats, and fireboats in a harbor are presented in this exciting visual adventure. "Harbor is a picture book, and a great one at that. Every library will want it."--School Library Journal...






  • The train tracks ran right by Bigmama's house in Cottondale, and the children were warned to stay off the tracks. But one night they were late, and the tracks were a shortcut, so they started off. And when there was no turning back, they heard the tr...



  • Sail Away

    It's a perfect day for sailing. Motor under the bridge, putt . . . putt . . . putt past the lighthouse, put up the sails, and whoosh! But watch out for a change in the weather. Seas will swell and waves will crash ...



  • It's time! The gates are open, the rides are spinning-come to the fair! Nighttime at the fair is magic with Caldecott Honor-winning author-artist Donald Crews. The sky goes dark and the colored lights begin to flash and sparkle. There are games to pl...



  • The day is gray and cloudy. It’s a good day to snuggle up with a book, a fine day for make-believe, until . . . the sun bursts through the clouds! Now it’s a great day to fly a kite, the perfect day to ride a bike. No matter what the weat...



  • Red caboose at the back, orange tank car, green cattle car, purple box car, black tender and a black steam engine . . . freight train.

    In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childh...





  • "

    Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting his grandparents in Florida.

    Four African...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Donald Crews has published 16 books.

Donald Crews does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Bigmama's, was published in May 2008.

The first book by Donald Crews, Freight Train, was published in October 1978.

No. Donald Crews does not write books in series.