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  • Bibliography:
    18 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    February 2016
  • Latest Book:
    April 2026
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Full Series List in Order

Bumble and Bee

1 - Don't Worry, Bee Happy (Jan-2020)
2 - Let's Play Make Bee-lieve (Apr-2020)
3 - Let's Bee Thankful (Sep-2020)

Books in Order: 18 titles

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  • Prepare for outrageous fun and shenanigans in this madcap comedy from the creator of the beloved Very Impatient Caterpillar series. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, The Food Group series, and If You Give a Mouse a ...



  • Make way for another riotous adventure in the Very Impatient Caterpillar series that slyly combines science and social-emotional learning with laugh-out-loud humor! This springtime favorite centered on pollination is perfect for fans of Mo Willems' P...



  • This laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime " or any time! A delightful complement to the classic, Goodnight, Moon!Los lectores se desternillarán de la risa mientras ap...



  • “Everyone’s favorite frantic insect is back . . . this time trying to sleep.” -- Kirkus ReviewsThis laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar and The Little Butterfly That Could is perfect for bedtime -- or any time! A deligh...



  • Kids will love hi-fiving their favorite farm animals while also learning opposites in this silly, interactive board book.Don't miss the companion title, Hi-Five Animals!Ready, set, off we go!Let's start with a hi-five HELLO!For toddlers and preschool...



  • If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!​​​​​​​This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted ...



  • Bumble and Bee are THANKFUL for their pal, Froggy. Froggy is thankful for a long winter's sleep.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read tex...



  • Bumble and Bee are ready to PLAY! Will Froggy join in on a day of fun?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!"This rollicking collection... will have children giggling and enjoying reading success. " -- Kirkus ReviewThis series is part of Scholastic's early read...



  • What's more irresistible than a pink tutu? Dancing in a pink tutu, of course, and inviting friends to join you!* "A rollicking tutu lovefest." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Irresistible... Wacky and wonderful." -- School Library Journal, starre...






  • Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet."Buzz-worthy." --Kirkus ReviewsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning t...



  • Ross Burach expands his board book footprint and creates an upbeat new addition to the evergreen toilet training canon.Get out of diapers and into the game. This upbeat basketball-themed potty romp is a slam dunk!

    My whole life, I've be...



  • This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge -- being patient! -- is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. HEY! What are you guys doing? We're going to metamorphosize. Meta-WHAT-now? Transform into butterfl...



  • Frog and Toad meets Elephant & Piggie in the second installment of a humorous and heartfelt picture book series about the adventures of Boof the bear and Pine the porcupine, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of There’s a Giraffe in My Soup and ...



  • What's the best way to say hello to anyone you meet? A handshake? Too formal! A hug? Too scary! The answer is a hi-five, of course! With his flair for hilarious cartooning and charismatic characters, author-artist Ross Burach crafts a brilliant origi...



  • Did you call for a truck full of ducks? Bernie is on the road to make a delivery when one of the ducks EATS the directions. Oh no! How will he find his customer? Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just WHO ordered ...



  • Frog and Toad meets Elephant & Piggie in the first installment of a humorous and heartfelt new picture book series about the adventures of Boof the bear and Pine the porcupine, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of There’s a Giraffe in My Soup a...



  • Grab the best seat in the house with this funny, touching picture book about a giraffe who keeps being mistaken for a chair From the acclaimed author-illustrator of There's a Giraffe in My Soup, Ross Burach, comes a curious tale about finding one...



  • What if you found a giraffe in your soup, an alligator in your entreé, an elephant on the table, or even an ostrich in your dish? In this debut picture book from author-illustrator Ross Burach, an assortment of hairy, scary animals pop out from u...


Award-Winning Books by Ross Burach

The Very Impatient Caterpillar
2021 Beehive Award -- Picture Books


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ross Burach has published 18 books.

The next book by Ross Burach, How NOT to Make a Jelly Sandwich, will be published in April 2026.

The first book by Ross Burach, There's a Giraffe in My Soup, was published in February 2016.

Yes. Ross Burach has 1 series.