Books by William Pène du Bois

William Pène du Bois writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of humor, art & creativity, being different.

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

The Twenty-One Balloons

William Pène du Bois

A retired teacher’s peaceful balloon voyage takes a wild turn when he crashes onto a secret volcanic island filled with

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

1 books

Ages 8–11

3 books

Ages 12–18

2 books