Children's book Author & Illustrator

Gianna Marino

Biography

Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at giannamarino.com.

The latest

Gianna's most recent book

We All Belong
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · March 24, 2026

We All Belong

Discover how differences unite a diverse group of animals in a tale of unexpected friendships.

40 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 60 ratings
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Hardcover
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At a glance

Book Stats

12

Authored

6

Illustrated

2

Collaborators

Picture books

13

Board books

1

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Gianna Marino Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

We All Belong
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We All Belong

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Discover how differences unite a diverse group of animals in a tale of unexpected friendships.

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$1697

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A penguin chick waits in the Antarctic cold, protected by its father, for its mother's return.

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We Will Live in This Forest Again

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A forest fire forces animals to flee, but hope emerges as new life begins to sprout.

Just Like My Brother
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Just Like My Brother

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Little Giraffe searches for her elusive big brother, discovering her own strengths along the way.

Don't Let Them Disappear
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Don't Let Them Disappear

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Discover endangered animals and learn how to help save them from extinction.

How Do You Do?
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How Do You Do?

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

A new friend transforms a barren world into a vibrant adventure.

If I Had a Horse
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If I Had a Horse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A girl dreams of taming a horse, discovering strength and friendship.

Splotch
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Splotch

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A boy's pet fish vanishes, returns changed, sparking a hilarious alien mystery.

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A young whale's journey reveals hidden wonders and challenges in the deep ocean.

Too Tall Houses
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Too Tall Houses

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2012

Two friends' rivalry over house heights spirals out of control. Can they find harmony again?

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Sale price
$1697

Meet Me at the Moon

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2012

A young elephant awaits Mama's return, guided by her love in nature's whispers.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Gianna Marino's books.