Children's book Author & Illustrator

David Catrow

Biography

David Catrow is the illustrator of many picture books including Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and its sequel Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon, written by Patty Lovell; I Wanna Iguana and its two companion books I Wanna New Room and I Wanna Go Home, written by Karen Kaufman Orloff; Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel;The Middle Child Blues by Kristyn Crow; and We the Kids: the Preamble to the Constitution. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.

My Dog Is Best
I Want an Apple
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
When God Made You
Are Pirates Polite?
I Wanna Go Home
Fun in the Sun
When God Made Light
Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon
The Fly Flew In
I Wanna New Room
Dinosaur Hunt
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My Dog Is Best
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · October 22, 2024

My Dog Is Best

By David Catrow

Discover which funny dog is the best in this delightful tale.

32 pages
3.3/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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When God Made You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Discover your unique place in the universe and embrace your special gifts.

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

A young girl navigates a new school and a classmate who constantly teases her.

¡Me gusta cómo soy! / I Like Myself!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2004

Celebrate self-love with a lively, bilingual journey of joy and acceptance.

Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl confronts a school bully, learning the power of her voice.

We the Kids

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Discover the humor and meaning behind the Preamble to the Constitution.

I Wanna Iguana

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A boy negotiates with his mom to get an iguana through hilarious notes.

At a glance

Book Stats

5

Authored

20

Illustrated

10

Collaborators

Picture books

21

Board books

3

Publishing timeline

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$1498

My Dog Is Best

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Discover which funny dog is the best in this delightful tale.

I Want an Apple
Sale price
$1797

I Want an Apple

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover how your body springs into action when you crave an apple.

Sale price
$1398

When God Made You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Discover your unique place in the universe and embrace your special gifts.

Are Pirates Polite?

Picture Book · 2016

I Wanna Go Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

A reluctant visit to grandparents turns into unexpected fun and discovery for Alex.

Fun in the Sun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A dog's beach day turns chaotic with sand, waves, and unexpected surprises.

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$1248

When God Made Light

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

Discover the God-given light within that chases away darkness.

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$1697

Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A girl discovers the power of imagination over store-bought toys.

The Fly Flew In

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A fly disrupts a concert, leading to chaos and unexpected applause.

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$1697

I Wanna New Room

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Alex battles for his own room, facing chaos from his little brother.

Dinosaur Hunt

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A hound dog digs up junk, but is it really a dinosaur?

The Boy Who Wouldn't Share

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A boy learns the value of sharing when trapped under his own toys.

I Ain't Gonna Paint No More!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2005

A child paints everything, including himself, before Mama discovers the colorful chaos.

Our Tree Named Steve

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005

A family's cherished tree weathers a storm, changing but still loved.

Wet Dog!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

A hot dog seeks cool relief at a bustling country wedding.

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$1797

I Wanna Iguana

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A boy negotiates with his mom to get an iguana through hilarious notes.

I Like Myself!

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2004

Celebrate self-esteem with a girl who embraces her quirks.

We the Kids
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$858

We the Kids

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Discover the humor and meaning behind the Preamble to the Constitution.

Cinderella Skeleton

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

A ghastly twist on Cinderella: can she find joy at the Halloween Ball despite her wicked stepsisters?

How Murray Saved Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2000

An elf recruits a diner owner to save Christmas after Santa's mishap.

She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

Two women challenge fashion to save birds in 1896 Boston.

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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across David Catrow's books.

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Karen Beaumont

Author / 3 shared books

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