Books by Anita Lobel

Anita Lobel writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 2–14, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, becoming a big kid, joy & gratitude.

Standalone Books

King Rooster, Queen Hen

Anita Lobel

A rooster and a hen climb into a shoe pulled by mice and set off on a grand, whimsical quest to claim their royal titles

Ages 4–8

The Straw Maid

Anita Lobel

Captured by three robbers and forced to clean their hideout, a clever young girl uses her wits to outsmart her captors a

Ages 4–8

Alison's Zinnia

Anita Lobel

For the child who loves the beauty of flowers and the joy of sharing. This lush alphabet book shows how a single act of

Ages 3–8

Sven's Bridge

Anita Lobel

A peaceful village falls into chaos after a hot-tempered king destroys the local bridge, changing life for Sven and his

Ages 4–8

Away from Home

Anita Lobel

Take an alliterative trip around the globe where boys with familiar names visit exotic destinations in a rhythmic journe

Ages 4–8

The Dwarf Giant

Anita Lobel

Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi meet a rude dwarf who draws them into a series of dangerous games before his true

Ages 5–8

One Lighthouse, One Moon

Anita Lobel

Nini the cat wanders through a seaside lighthouse, helping count from one to ten while exploring the days and months of

Ages 3–7

No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War

Anita Lobel

The smell of war and the sight of marching boots fill a young girl's world as she watches the Germans enter her city in

Ages 10–14

Nini Lost and Found

Anita Lobel

An autumn stroll turns into a nighttime adventure for Nini the cat, who must find her way back to the warmth of her home

Ages 3–7

Good Morning, Good Night

Anita Lobel

Bold colors fill the streets of a French city as a young child walks with his parents, noticing how everything around th

Ages 2–5

Ducks on the Road: A Counting Adventure

Anita Lobel

Ten little ducks follow their parents on a walk, but new friends along the road make it very easy to wander off one by o

Ages 2–5

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

5 books

Ages 4–7

10 books