Books by William Pène du Bois

Known for the Newbery Award Library series, William Pène du Bois writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of being different, humor, art & creativity.

Series

Newbery Award Library

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books

Elisabeth the Cow Ghost

William Pène du Bois

Elisabeth is a sweet and gentle cow who decides she wants to be wild and fierce, so she returns as a ghost to try and gi

Ages 4–8

The Twenty-One Balloons

William Pène du Bois

A professor’s quiet solo flight across the Pacific ends in a spectacular wreck and a wild story about twenty mysterious

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

3 books

Ages 12–18

2 books