Book Series · 8 Books

Picture Book Biography Books

In order from A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy to A Picture Book of Samuel Adams.

The Picture Book Biography series is a set of 8 picture books by David A. Adler, published between 1991 and 2005. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy
A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale
A Picture Book of Anne Frank
A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass
A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth
A Picture Book of Sacagawea
A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy
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$1697
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1991

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy

By David A. Adler, Robert Casilla (Illustrator)

Explore the pivotal moments that shaped a leader's legacy.

32 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Journey through the life of John F. Kennedy, from his formative years to his political triumphs. Discover the challenges he faced and the decisions that defined his presidency. What shaped the man behind the legend?
The complete set

Picture Book Biography Series

8 books · Published 1991–2005

Series
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$1697

A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1991

Explore the pivotal moments that shaped a leader's legacy.

A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

A visionary transforms chaotic hospitals, revolutionizing healthcare forever.

A Picture Book of Anne Frank

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

A young girl's diary reveals hope and fear while hiding from the Nazis.

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$759

A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

An escaped slave becomes a powerful voice for freedom and equality.

A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1994

From slavery to a voice for freedom, her journey reshaped history.

A Picture Book of Sacagawea

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A captive turned guide, she leads explorers through uncharted lands.

A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Journey into the unknown, where discovery awaits.

A Picture Book of Samuel Adams

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

A patriot's fight for freedom ignites a revolution.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Picture Book Biography series?

There are 8 books in the Picture Book Biography series. It began with A Picture Book of John F. Kennedy in 1991, and the newest book, A Picture Book of Samuel Adams, was published in 2005.

What ages are the Picture Book Biography books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Picture Book Biography to life.

01

David A. Adler

Author
02

Michael S. Adler

Author
03

Robert Casilla

Illustrator
04

John Wallner

Illustrator
05

Alexandra Wallner

Illustrator
06

Karen Ritz

Illustrator
07

Samuel Byrd

Illustrator
08

Gershom Griffith

Illustrator
09

Dan Brown

Illustrator
10

Ronald Himler

Illustrator

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