Children's book Author & Illustrator

James Stevenson

Biography

James Stevenson has written and illustrated more than a hundred books for children.

Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
Friend or Fiend?
Going, Going, Gone!
Soupy Saturdays
No Laughing, No Smiling, No Giggling
Rocks in His Head
Don't Make Me Laugh
Popcorn
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Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · January 1, 2008

Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One

By James Stevenson · With Judy Blume

Siblings face school challenges, from bullies to lost teeth, relying on each other for support.

128 pages· 10,913 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 715 ratings
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Most Popular James Stevenson Books

I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1987

A boy defies all efforts to get him out of bed. What will it take?

Series
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"Could Be Worse!"

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

Grandpa's incredible tale changes everything.

Cool Zone with the Pain and the Great One

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Siblings face school challenges, from bullies to lost teeth, relying on each other for support.

Soupy Saturdays

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Sibling rivalry unfolds in seven heartwarming tales.

Friend or Fiend?

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Siblings face friendship tests and a mysterious cat secret.

Rocks in His Head

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A man's rock obsession defies doubt, leading to an unexpected museum role.

At a glance

Book Stats

7

Authored

12

Illustrated

6

Collaborators

Picture books

10

Chapter books

7

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

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All James Stevenson Books

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

Going, Going, Gone!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Sibling duo faces mishaps and adventures on family outings.

No Laughing, No Smiling, No Giggling

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

Defy a humorless crocodile's rules and risk laughter in a whimsical adventure.

Rocks in His Head
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Rocks in His Head

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A man's rock obsession defies doubt, leading to an unexpected museum role.

Don't Make Me Laugh

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999

Can you resist laughing as chaos unfolds in a rule-bound world?

Popcorn

Chapter Book · Ages 8–+ · 1998

Dive into poems that spark laughter, dreams, and wonder.

The Mud Flat Olympics

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1994

Animals compete in quirky games, but win or lose, there's always a picnic.

Grandaddy and Janetta

Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 1993

A summer visit to Grandaddy's farm brings unexpected joys.

Something Big Has Been Here

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1990

Discover a world of whimsical poems that promise laughter and delight.

I Know a Lady

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

An elderly lady's warmth transforms ordinary moments into cherished memories.

The New Kid on the Block

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1984

Dive into whimsical poems of odd creatures and curious adventures.

What's Under My Bed?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

A bedtime tale reveals a childhood fear.

Howard

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1980

A duck stranded in New York faces an unexpected winter adventure.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across James Stevenson's books.

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Judy Blume

Author / 4 shared books

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