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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · July 15, 2025
We Match!
By Chris Barton · With Sharon Glick
Dogs at the park discover surprising connections through playful adventures.
40 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 91 ratings
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Children's book Author
Chris Barton
Biography
Chris Barton is the best-selling author of several books for children, including Shark vs. Train (Little, Brown) and The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer’s Bright Ideas and BrandNew Colors. He lives in Austin, Texas.
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Shark vs. Train
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010
Shark and Train face off in absurd competitions. Who will triumph?
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Two brothers' basement experiments lead to a world-changing color discovery.
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A boy must choose the perfect instrument from a world of musical possibilities.
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Whoosh!
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Discover how a cooling system mishap led to the iconic Super Soaker.
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Fire Truck vs. Dragon
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Fire Truck and Dragon clash in a fiery, watery showdown. Is it rivalry or friendship?
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover how Barbara Jordan's powerful voice changed history and championed justice.
At a glance
Book Stats
18
Authored
0
Illustrated
13
Collaborators
Picture books
17
Chapter books
1
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 2009 to 2025.
Book mix
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
Book type breakdown: 17 picture books, 1 chapter books.
18
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Complete bibliography
All Chris Barton Books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
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We Match!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Dogs at the park discover surprising connections through playful adventures.
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Glitter Everywhere!
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023
Uncover the secrets and controversies of glitter in this sparkling exploration.
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Fire Truck vs. Dragon
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Fire Truck and Dragon clash in a fiery, watery showdown. Is it rivalry or friendship?
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Mighty Truck: Surf's Up!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
A storm transforms Clarence into Mighty Truck. Can he save a cat in trouble at the beach?
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Zip and Beep
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
A storm transforms Clarence into Mighty Truck. Can he keep up with energetic bulldozer cousins?
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover how Barbara Jordan's powerful voice changed history and championed justice.
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Mighty Truck
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
A pickup truck transforms to tackle farm chores and fun.
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The Traffic Tie-Up
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
A storm transforms Clarence into Mighty Truck, but can he save the day when Stella's too quiet?
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Book or Bell?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Ignoring the bell, Henry's reading sparks chaos in town.
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Muddymania!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
A truck must save the day without revealing his secret identity.
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88 Instruments
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016
A boy must choose the perfect instrument from a world of musical possibilities.
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$759
Whoosh!
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
Discover how a cooling system mishap led to the iconic Super Soaker.
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Mighty Truck
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
A mysterious wash transforms a truck into a hero. Can he save the town?
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That's Not Bunny!
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016
A hawk struggles to catch a bunny, only grabbing vegetables. Can he outsmart his prey?
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The Nutcracker Comes to America
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Discover how The Nutcracker became a beloved American holiday tradition.
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Can I See Your I.D.?
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2011
A collection of true stories about people who impersonated others to achieve their goals.
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Shark vs. Train
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2010
Shark and Train face off in absurd competitions. Who will triumph?
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$1995
The Day-Glo Brothers
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009
Two brothers' basement experiments lead to a world-changing color discovery.
Creative company
Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Chris Barton's books.
01
Troy Cummings
Illustrator / 6 shared books
TC
02
Ashley Spires
Illustrator / 1 shared book
AS
03
Cathy Gendron
Illustrator / 1 shared book
CG
04
Chaaya Prabhat
Illustrator / 1 shared book
CP
05
Colin Jack
Illustrator / 1 shared book
CJ
06
Don Tate
Illustrator / 1 shared book
DT
07
Ekua Holmes
Illustrator / 1 shared book
EH
08
Louis Thomas
Illustrator / 1 shared book
LT
09
Paul Hoppe
Illustrator / 1 shared book
PH
10
Shanda McCloskey
Illustrator / 1 shared book
SM
11
Sharon Glick
Illustrator / 1 shared book
SG
12
Tom Lichtenheld
Illustrator / 1 shared book
TL
13
Tony Persiani
Illustrator / 1 shared book
TP