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  • Bibliography:
    122 Books (4 Series)
  • First Book:
    November 1992
  • Latest Book:
    December 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Aaron's Wilderness

1 - Desolation Canyon (Feb-2015)
2 - Bella Bella (Feb-2016)
3 - Grizzly Peak (Feb-2017)

Duck and Hippo

1 - Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm (Mar-2017)
2 - Duck and Hippo Lost and Found (Aug-2017)
3 - Duck and Hippo Give Thanks (Aug-2018)
4 - Duck and Hippo The Secret Valentine (Dec-2018)

Froggy

Froggy Gets Dressed (Nov-1992)
Let's Go, Froggy! (May-1994)
Froggy Learns to Swim (Jun-1995)
Froggy Goes to School (Sep-1996)
Froggy's First Kiss (Feb-1998)
Froggy Bakes a Cake (Feb-2000)
Froggy Goes to Bed (Jun-2000)
Froggy Plays Soccer (Apr-2001)
Froggy Eats Out (Jun-2001)
Froggy's Halloween (Sep-2001)
Froggy Goes to the Doctor (Oct-2002)
Froggy's Best Christmas (Oct-2002)
Froggy's Baby Sister (Sep-2003)
Froggy Plays in the Band (Apr-2004)
Froggy's Day with Dad (Apr-2004)
Froggy's Sleepover (Mar-2005)
Froggy Rides a Bike (May-2006)
Froggy Plays T-ball (Feb-2007)
Froggy Goes to Camp (May-2008)
Froggy's Best Babysitter (Jun-2009)
Froggy Builds a Tree House (Oct-2011)
Froggy Goes to Hawaii (Apr-2012)
Froggy's Worst Playdate (Feb-2013)
Froggy Builds a Treehouse (Apr-2013)
Froggy Gets a Doggy (Feb-2014)
Froggy Is the Best (Mar-2015)
Froggy's Birthday Wish (Mar-2015)
Froggy Goes to the Library (Mar-2016)
Froggy Goes to Grandma's (Apr-2017)
Froggy's Lemonade Stand (May-2018)
Froggy Picks a Pumpkin (Aug-2019)
Froggy Builds a Snowman (Jan-2020)
Froggy For President (May-2020)

Shawn and Keeper

Shawn and Keeper and the Birthday Party (Oct-1999)
Show and Tell (Jul-2000)

Book List in Order: 122 titles








  • Listen carefully and you will hear the wild, untamed music of Gray Wolf as he races along icy ridges, howls at the moon, fiercely defends his territory against an unknown pack, and, finally, settles with a new mate. The simple, poetic text follows th...





  • "Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy’s back! Spring is finally here, and Froggy can’t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards -- will Froggy get on the road before sunset?...



  • Detailed, realistic paintings complement the story of a family of California Condors and their struggle to survive while their habitat is being destroyed, told in a carefully researched text accompanied by information on helping preserve the Condor. ...



  • When Liplap wakes to find the ground covered with the first snow of the year, he can hardly wait to build a snowbunny. He pulls on his winter clothes and hops outside -- lip lap, lip lap -- as quickly as he can. But something's not right. As Liplap b...






  • A celebration of the simple pleasures of a normal day of living in the country begins with waking up, moves through a typical day, and ends with the night's dreams, all captured in a poetic text and mixed-media illustrations....



  • Zzzziiiinnngggg splash! Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim! Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly son...



  • After hitching a ride to California, fourteen-year-old Ben and his father endure some tough times on the streets of San Francisco and in a homeless shelter while trying to find a real home for themselves...





  • Illustrated in full color. Forced from her home by bulldozers, baby Jackrabbit can't keep up with her family and finds herself frightened and alone. It's not long, however, before some humans discover her, and they're quick to do what they can to tak...



  • Two red wolves travel the perilous landscape of the North Carolina wilderness in search of a safe place to den and must protect each other from such perils as a snappy alligator and a gun-toting farmer....



  • Inspired by a line from a Native American lullaby, a gentle read-aloud bedtime storybook depicts an enchanted woodland in the evening that is filled with such creatures as turtles, beavers, and crawdads....



  • Carpio, Tavio's grandfather, is the village basket weaver and the only one left who knows the art of this important tradition, so when Tavio realizes that Carpio is not going to be able to work his trade for much longer, he decides to become his appr...



  • For Aaron and his dad, setting out from Bodega Bay, a fishing trip can bring everything from seals basking in the sun to a whale breaching the water to getting a little seasick--not to mention catching your first salmon! Filled with adventure and hum...






  • Froggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. "Not me!" says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics, complete with sound effects, will delight his many fans and reas...



  • On a cold winter's night, a boy opens his door and lets a magical lynx into his home, and is quickly convinced by the lynx to sit on his back and travel with him on an exciting adventure to places far, far away....



  • This is the jazzy story of a hip, saxophone playing cat who heads to the big city to seek fame and fortune. Once there, he finds that the top dogs own the cool clubs, and that sometimes you have to work at the Doggie Diner to make ends meet. But he a...



  • In a touching story of friendship for beginning readers, Newt, always being saved from problems and difficulties by his friend, Turtle, finally finds a way to pay Turtle back for his kindness by helping him in his own time of need....






  • Following an irresistibly spunky monkey from the jungle to Paris, Yokohama, and Timbuktu, this jazzy journey is sure to set little feet a-rompin' and a-stompin' and little minds into action with the fun of rhythm and language....



  • Does Froggy have a girlfriend? He can't even think straight when she's around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head-bonk! So with Valentine's Day just a week away, Froggy gets busy making an extra-spec...



  • Silently, a tiny yellow spider spins her fragile web. As a young boy stops to watch, she crawls along the delicate silken threads, sometimes hanging, sometimes spinning, sometimes staring back. Before the boy knows it, the spider’s world has become...



  • A mother ferret bears four kits and tends to them carefully for weeks as they grow, but one night, Phantom, the most determined of the litter, begins to lead his kin outside the dark burrow, not knowing the dangers that await....






  • In a rhythmic picture book illustrated by the genius behind Cinder Edna, the hip, hot proprietor of a corner candy store dispenses a variety of treats, from ice cream and lollipops to jellybeans and jawbreakers....




  • "The power, danger, and excitement of a hurricane are brought to life in this picture book." (School Library Journal)

    Told from the perspective of a boy who witnesses the sky growing ominously purple and rushes to evacuate with his family, H...






  • Although their father says it cannot be done, two brothers are determined to climb the magnificent waterfall that they come across while camping, in a story that reflects the author's deep love of outdoors....



  • Clippity-clop, wiggle waggle, Boing! Boing! Boing! Flop! Flop! Flop! Fish swim in the water and birds fly in the air, and some animals walk on the ground, just like you. Jonathan London and Michael Rex invite you to hop, flop, and wiggle in an animal...



  • Morning is magical after a night of rain and thunder. And best of all are the puddles Big ones, little ones, long ones, skinny ones. Splash Splash Splash Put on your raincoat and join two puddle-jumpers in this bouncy read-along that's just right...









  • It's Froggy's mother's birthday, and Froggy wants to bake her birthday cake all by himself. He gathers the chocolate, the sugar, the eggs, the flour, and pretty soon, Froggy has all the ingredients he needs to make -- a big mess! Jonathan London and ...





  • How does a bunny hug? Snuggle wuggle, snuggle wuggle. How does a monkey hug? Swing-a-ling, swing-a-ling. And how do you hug? Everybody loves to hug! You hug your mama, and your mama hugs you. You hug your papa, and your papa hugs you. But how do baby...



  • It's time for bed! Not if Froggy has his way! Even after a long day of playing, Froggy's still not tired. His bath is ready, but first Froggy has to find his boat. And where are his pajamas? And how did his toothbrush get into the cookie jar? Oh, Frr...




  • When Shawn brings his beloved dog, Keeper, to class to demonstrate tricks for show-and-tell, things quickly get out-of-control as an overly excited Keeper creates chaos with every steps he takes. Simultaneous....



  • It's time for lunch, and every animal has a different way of eating. Nibble bibble, goes the chipmunk. Zap! Zap! Zap! goes the frog.
    From juicy ants for the aardvark to nice green leaves for the giraffe, there's plenty of food for everyone. Jona...



  • Pumpkins grinnin'Snowballs flyin'Birds chirpin'Hot dogs roastin' You'll see all these things and many more yearround in this hip-hoppin' park community. A walk through here is a rappin', tappin', finger-snappin' celebration of the seasons. With jumpi...



  • It's the day of the big game, and Froggy is ready. His soccer team is playing the Wild Things for the City Cup. All Froggy has to do is remember the rule: "Head it! Boot it! Knee it! Shoot it! BUT DON'T USE YOUR HANDS!" But Froggy's busy doing cartwh...



  • Frustrated by the small size of the fish they are catching from the dock, two boys set out to build a raft and set sail upon the great seas in order to get to where the big fish live. 10,000 first printing....








  • It's a special occasion, so Froggy and his parents are going to eat dinner in a fancy restaurant. When they arrive at the restaurant, Froggy's mom has a few rules for him: "Be neat, be quiet, and don't put your feet on the table." But it's so hard fo...



  • Filled with vibrant illustrations and lyrical text, a delightful celebration of summer follows a group of friends as they enjoy a wonderful day outside splashing in the water, baking in the sun, running around barefoot, having picnics in the shade, a...



  • Froggy tries to find just the right costume for Halloween and although his trick-or-treating does not go as he had planned, he manages to enjoy himself anyway. Children have enjoyed the misadventures of trouble-prone Froggy in more than twenty books....




  • A vibrant and meditative journey to the African plains, where something big is about to happen.

    Cowbells tinkle. And over there, a family of elephants
    munches on dry grass, flaps huge ears
    like slow fans, and waits.

    It is a time o...



  • Zack already knows how to tie his shoes, crack an egg, and play tetherball...so why does he have to go to school? To have fun!

    Zack is a lively, lovable chimp who already knows how to do so much. He can tie his shoes, crack an egg, and play te...



  • Froggy is going to the doctor for a checkup, and he's feeling a little nervous. "What if the doctor wants to give me a shot?" he thinks. He worries as he dresses and then he can't sit still in the waiting room. Finally, it's time to go in and change ...



  • Froggy has never celebrated Christmas; usually he's taking his long winter's nap. But not this year! Froggy's best friend, Max the beaver, wakes him up to join the fun. Soon, Froggy's gotten into the swing of things: finding a tree, wrapping presents...



  • A perfect summer evening is made complete with the arrival of the fireflies as all the children grab their jars to collect them up before getting called home to bed and having to set them free once again....



  • Froggy's parents are expecting a new baby, and Froggy is hoping for a brother. So when his parents introduce him to Pollywogilina, his new baby sister, Froggy is disappointed. Not only is she a girl, but Polly is too little to do anything! Froggy isn...



  • Little Pig loves food. He loves to squish it and squash it and wear it in his hair. He slurps it and slops it and gets it everywhere. Toddlers and their tolerant parents will relate to the decadent delight Little Pig takes in eating. The spirited rhy...




  • A very funny story about dental hygiene by Jonathan London, author of the best-selling Froggy series.

    Whoopsy! Zack squeezes the toothpaste tube and squirts toothpaste all over the bathroom!
    Whoopsy! Zack forgets to brush his teeth before h...



  • The best-selling hardcover is now available in paperback! Readers will be entranced by the simple, poetic text and the spectacular illustrations, which follow the restless Gray Wolf as he wanders through a winter night....



  • Here comes Froggy's marching band, led by the one and only Frogilina.  Froggy and his pals are sure they can win the big prize in the Apple Blossom Parade, even though they haven't been playing together very long.  They just need to remembe...



  • It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We’re going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. "But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park, Frog...



  • When you're with someone you love, every moment is extra special. Join a mother and her little one as they spend the day doing all of their favorite things together--playing games, climbing trees, and singing songs--until it's time for bed and sweet ...



  • While walking home through the woods, Little Brown Bear names all the fun games he plays with Papa Brown Bear, from wearing an acorn hat to splashing in the pond, in this fun-filled alphabet picture book with colorful illustrations throughout....



  • Froggy is sleeping over at Max’s house for the first time! He packs his sleeping bag, his pillow, his pajamas, and even his toothbrush. Now, he’s ready to flop flop flop off to Max’s house. But then Froggy decides it would be a good idea to go ...



  • Whoosh! We take off, our sled nearly flying off the ground. Skookum and Hawk and Bamboo strain and huff, and we're running, racing over the soft white snow.
    My sled dogs have been waiting for this day since they were puppies, and I have, too. ...




  • Here come the mighty trucks to get the job done!

    Trucks can be big or small, red or blue. Trucks can make exciting noises. Trucks can haul and dig and stop and go. There are just so many things that trucks can do. But can they help to bu...




  • Froggy just got his very first bike, and it's exactly what he wanted. Almost. Finishing touches like a bell and a horn have to be added before Froggy is ready to ride. Then, surrounded by cheering friends, Froggy starts to pedal. Oops! He falls off. ...



  • It's the first day of T-ball and Froggy can't wait. In his dreams he's hitting home runs and waving to the cheering crowd. But things never go quite right for Froggy. After he bonks his pal Max on the head with his bat, throws himself out at first ba...



  • Zoom! While playing with his toy truck, a little boy imagines himself driving an eighteen-wheeler through a city, across a bridge, and into the countryside. Along the way, he uses his two-way radio and parks at a truck stop. Finally, he reaches the c...



  • Off the Pacific coast of Mexico, a whale is born. Swimming beside Mama Whale, and surrounded by a protective pod, Baby Whale begins to grow and learn. She dives in the deep dark through swirling galaxies of luminous fish. She encounters dangerous orc...



  • What could be more thrilling than to run with a band of wild mustangs - and to share Little Pinto's struggle to survive? "Thundering wild horses leap off the pages. . . . A must for cowboy wannabes and horse fans; suggest this for science units as we...



  • Trains are fast. Trains are sleek. Trains make wonderful sounds as the wheels clatter, boilers hiss, and couplings clang. This playful picture book captures the excitement of trains through evocative language and vibrant illustrations. A little boy a...



  • In this introduction to one of nature’s most gorgeous birds, young readers will experience the life cycle of the flamingo. First the female lays an egg at the water’s edge. Then she and her mate take turns sitting on the egg to keep it warm. E...



  • Froggy's off to camp! He packs a lot into one week: archery lessons, food fights, and scary stories around the campfire. But only Froggy could also manage to lose his trunks during swim class and overturn his kayak with the camp director in it. Frogg...



  • Ko-hoh cracks through his eggshell and sees his father and mother for the first time. With the other chicks, he learns to swim and feed and finally to fly. But danger is always near. Will Ko-hoh escape the claws of a grizzly bear before he's old enou...



  • Froggy's parents are going out for the night and they've left him with a brand-new babysitter! Froggy tries to help out by feeding his little sister and taking a bath on his own, but only Froggy could create havoc in the kitchen and turn bath time in...



  • There are many different kinds of trucks to drive. You can dig up dirt with a power shovel, lift steel beams with a giant crane, flatten tar with a steamroller, and push away snow with a snowplow. Preschoolers will love watching the little boy and gi...



  • Planes can do all sorts of things: they can carry people, they can carry pets; their engines roar; their lights twinkle. So join this brother and sister duo as they check out all sorts of planes and fly the friendly skies. An ideal choice for prescho...



  • Thank you, Mother Earth. Thank you, Father Sky. Thank you for this day. How can a young boy ever show his gratitude for all the beauty he sees? He will learn from his father, who thanks the earth and the sky, the frogs and the crickets, the hawk...



  • When Froggy and his pals decide to build a tree house (with lots of help from Dad), their plans don't include inviting Frogilina to hang out there for pizza parties. "Boys only!" says Froggy. But things don't go as planned for lovable but trouble-pro...



  • From the time the little penguin crawls out of his cracked egg, cradled on his father's feet, until the day when he goes off to live at sea alone, he is a majestic figure in an extraordinary setting--the emperor of Antarctica. He faces natural predat...



  • The bestselling Froggy is back in another adventure! This time he's off to sunny Hawaii, where his trip, of course, doesn't go quite as planned. From surfing and swimming to learning how to dance the hula, this lovable frog brings trouble wherever he...



  • A mother Siberian tiger and her cub step silently into the forest, floating like mist in the moonlight. The mother nudges her cub beneath a fallen tree, then goes in search of food. Suddenly, there's a roar louder than any tiger's. Wind! Fire! The cu...



  • Sean roars like a lion. But the lion who is Sean has asthma, and suddenly it's hard for him to breath. The whole family pitches in to help deliver the treatment, and soon Sean is King of the Jungle again -- roaring louder than ever....



  • Little Hippo loves to pretend, and today he is playing a doctor. He tries to examine Big Hippo, Very Tall Giraffe, Giant Crocodile, Elephant, and other patients. But not everyone plays the way Doctor Hippo expected. Especially not Lion. Lion does not...



  • A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified! What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if he won't sit next to Frogilina. She might try to kiss him. EEWW! This could be the worst...



  • Froggy and his friends are building a treehouse-with a lot of help from Dad. Their plans don't include Frogilina though, "Boys Only!" says Froggy. But in the end, it's Frogilina who saves the day and joins the treehouse gang. Lovable Froggy returns ...



  • Inspired by a legend of the Karuk people, the story of how Coyote captures fire and how Eagle, Cougar, Fox, Bear and others work together to help is a dramatic tale of bravery and cooperation. ...



  • Little Hippo loves to pretend, and today he is playing a doctor. He tries to examine Big Hippo, Very Tall Giraffe, Giant Crocodile, Elephant, and other patients. But not everyone plays the way Doctor Hippo expected. Especially not Lion. Lion does not...



  • Today Little Hippo is playing firefighter. But as Firefighter Hippo pedals his fire truck through the jungle, he gets trapped in a mud hole, tangled in tall grass, and stuck on a hill. That's nothing compared to the biggest surprise of all -- a real ...



  • A pet! Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big...



  • It’s easy to find joy in a playful, agile creature that enjoys sliding on its belly. River otters are among the most adorable, charismatic animals in North America, and with a territory that spans the continent, they’re a far-reaching favorite. ...



  • In Honey Paw and Lightfoot, readers are given a firsthand, compelling glimpse of grizzly bears. Illuminated by Jonathan’s London spare, lyrical text and Jon Van Zyle’s spectacular illustrations, this is the story of mama bear Honey Paw and her of...



  • Little Wolf, pup of Gray Wolf and White Wolf, bounds into the world and through the seasons in this new children’s picture book. Inside the safety of the den, through fields of wildflowers, and in birch shimmering in an autumn moon’s glow, Van Zy...



  • Once you plunge into this thrilling white-water adventure you will not be able to stop until you are safe back on shore. . . . A Class 6 white-water read! ― Roland Smith, NYT best-selling author of PEAKThis rapid-paced story for young readers from ...



  • Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his parents protect and prepare him for life on his own.From the safety of the little chick’s nest to his clumsy attempts at flight, Van Zyle’s paintings depict Little Puffin’s adv...



  • Froggy hops into the Penguin Young Readers program! Froggy isn't the best at everything (like soccer or swimming), but he knows he has to be the best at something. Kids will love learning to read with one of their favorite characters, Froggy!...



  • It’s Froggy’s birthday -- but no one has remembered. His parents don’t seem to realize it’s his special day, and none of his friends are at home to wish him a happy birthday. Will Froggy celebrate his birthday all alone? Has everyone r...



  • From best-selling author Jonathan London comes Bella Bella, the heart-pounding sequel to Desolation Canyon. Thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Lisa and their fathers and seventeen-year-old Cassidy and his dad embark on a sea kayaking trip through the Insid...



  • Froggy loves the library! When Froggy and Mom and Pollywogilina set out for the library, Froggy brings a wheelbarrow to hold all the books he plans to borrow. There are so many to choose from: Dinosaur books! Books about Space Frog! Froggy is so exci...



  • A father-son river kayaking trip in the wilderness goes terribly wrong and leaves Aaron hungry, exhausted, and battered from a fall. Can he rescue his gravely injured father before time runs out on them both? Aaron’s latest thrill-packed adven...



  • Get ready for a rainy-day adventure with Duck and Hippo! Duck and Hippo may be completely different, but they are best friends. When playful Duck invites careful Hippo to go for a walk in the rain, they have trouble sharing Duck’s umbrella. But ...



  • Froggy has a ball visiting Grandma When Froggy and his family go to visit Grandma, they look forward to all kinds of fun: a baseball game, a trip to the amusement park, a visit to the museum to see the Frogga Lisa. But best of all is cooking wi...



  • National Science Teachers Assoc. Outstanding Science Trade Book and National Outdoor Book Award winner.Watch Pup grow from his birth to first dive and from rambunctious play with other sea otter pups to a frightening encounter with a predator.Bestsel...



  • Duck and Hippo have a picnic and a new adventure! Duck and Hippo invite their friends Turtle, Elephant, and Pig to a picnic at their favorite pond. Yippee! It’s time to dance and sing, swim and eat. Everyone brings goodies to share…except Hipp...



  • What could be more thrilling than to run with a band of wild mustangs -- and to share Little Pinto’s instinct to survive? Deep in the heart of the canyon, Little Pinto is just three weeks old. Still a bit unsteady on his feet, he must be ready...



  • A perfectly pitched bedtime story and counting book for sleepy train lovers, illustrated in dramatic 3D sculptures. A little boy climbs into bed with a book and starts counting the train cars in it, between the engine and caboose. "Ten sleepy car...



  • Froggy has a lemonade stand, but he's done it his way! Froggy has great plans for all the money he's going to make from his lemonade stand. But there's a problem: he was so thirsty that he drank all the lemonade. Luckily lovable Froggy has lots of...



  • Duck and Hippo are thankful for good friends! It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and Hippo has his heart set on having a good old-fashioned feast with Duck and their friends. Together, Duck and Hippo go shopping for food and invite Turtle, Elephant...



  • Follow a young red fox on a snowy day in this striking glimpse of woodland life in winter from Jonathan London and Daniel Miyares. Little foxling, where will you go? A red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fiery streak against st...



  • Join Duck, Hippo, and their friends as they uncover their secret valentines! It’s Valentine’s Day, and something curious is going on. As the birds tweet their love songs, Hippo and his friends Elephant, Pig, and Turtle each receive mysterious,...



  • Froggy and friends enjoy a back-to-school ritual: a trip to the pumpkin patch. Froggy can't wait to pick a pumpkin. He plans to carve a jack-o'-lantern and make a pumpkin pie. Prizes are given for the biggest, smallest, and prettiest pumpk...



  • Froggy has a rollicking good time at his first Winter Carnival! It's Winter Carnival day, and Froggy can't wait to build a snowman. But school principal Mr. Mugwort says there is a lot to do first. Skating! Sledding! A snow fort! Finally i...



  • Froggy is running for class president--and his opponent is Frogilina! Froggy is running for president---class president, that is---but so is Frogilina! Wearing a long, presidential-style tie, Froggy presents his platform, which includes ten snack ...



  • New York Times best-selling author Jonathan London explores how even the smallest Hippo can be a big help when he teams up with his friends.Little Hippo loves to play pretend, and today he’s going to be a truck driver! He zooms his dump truck throu...



  • Even the smallest hippo can be a big help when he teams up with his friends in this imaginative picture book that will inspire young readers as they play their own games of make-believe.Little Hippo loves to play pretend, and today he’s going to be...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Jonathan London has published 122 books.

Jonathan London does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Here Comes Shopkeeper Hippo, was published in December 2023.

The first book by Jonathan London, Froggy Gets Dressed, was published in November 1992.

Yes. Jonathan London has 4 series.