Books by Norton Juster

Norton Juster writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, exploring themes of humor, creativity & imagination, joy & gratitude.

Standalone Books

Otter Nonsense

Norton Juster

Lemming meringue pie and pupsicles fill this hilarious collection of animal puns designed to make you giggle.

Ages 6–10

Sourpuss and Sweetie Pie

Norton Juster

Depending on the moment, a little girl is either a grumpy Sourpuss or a darling Sweetie Pie as she spends a day at her g

Ages 4–8

The Odious Ogre

Norton Juster

A giant, fearsome ogre has spent years terrorizing the countryside, but his reign of intimidation meets an unexpected ch

Ages 4–9

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster

For the child who feels like everything is a bore and nothing is worth learning. This journey proves that the world is m

Ages 8–12

Neville

Norton Juster

Moving to a new neighborhood is lonely until a boy finds a creative, mysterious way to get all his neighbors calling out

Ages 4–8

The Hello, Goodbye Window

Norton Juster

For children who share a deep bond with their grandparents, this story captures the magic and comfort found in simple vi

Ages 3–7

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

5 books

Ages 8–11

5 books