Books by Patrick McDonnell

Patrick McDonnell writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, animals.

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Art

Patrick McDonnell

A blank page is just an invitation for a young boy named Art to create a world of lines, colors, and scribbles in this r

Ages 3–6

Hug Time

Patrick McDonnell

Jules the kitten travels the entire world on a mission to share the simplest and kindest gift of all: a hug.

Ages 3–6

South

Patrick McDonnell

Left behind when his family flies south, a lonely bird finds an unlikely guide in Mooch the cat to help him find his way

Ages 3–8

Wag!

Patrick McDonnell

Earl the dog finds pure joy in everything from belly rubs to fields of flowers, proving that a wagging tail is the best

Ages 3–6

The Monsters' Monster

Patrick McDonnell

Three little rascals think they are the baddest around until they meet a giant monster who teaches them the power of say

Ages 3–7

A Perfectly Messed-Up Story

Patrick McDonnell

Louie is frustrated when jelly and peanut butter messes start ruining his story, but he soon learns that a little chaos

Ages 3–7

The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)

Patrick McDonnell

An alligator, a bear, and a dragon lead a chaotic, high-energy chase through the alphabet that proves even the wildest e

Ages 3–6

Thank You and Good Night

Patrick McDonnell

Three animal friends celebrate their very first pajama party with dancing and play before offering a quiet thank you to

Ages 0–4

Me... Jane

Patrick McDonnell

Young Jane clutches her toy chimpanzee and gazes at the natural world, dreaming of a future spent helping animals in the

Ages 3–8

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

9 books

Ages 4–7

12 books