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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · April 1, 2025
The Littlest Drop
A tiny hummingbird faces a fire, proving even the smallest can make a difference.
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Jerry Pinkney
Biography
Jerry Pinkney is one of America’s most admired children’s book illustrators. He has won the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honors, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Awards, the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show Lifetime Achievement Award, and many other prizes and honors. Recently a member of the National Council of the Arts and inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he has also served on the U.S. Postal Service Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the country, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Schomburg Center, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Jerry Pinkney lives with his wife, author Gloria Jean Pinkney, in Westchester County, New York.
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Authored
29
Illustrated
26
Collaborators
Picture books
34
Chapter books
6
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 1843 to 2025.
Book mix
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Book type breakdown: 34 picture books, 6 chapter books.
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A tiny hummingbird faces a fire, proving even the smallest can make a difference.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020
A sea princess trades her voice for legs, facing a choice between friendship and family.
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Animals seek warmth in a barn during a snowy night.
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Discover the untold story behind Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech and its unexpected creation.
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Three goats face a hungry troll on a bridge. Can they outsmart him?
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A girl helps her grandpa find lost items, uncovering hidden stories.
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The Grasshopper & the Ants
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
A carefree grasshopper learns the hard way about the value of preparation when winter arrives.
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The Tortoise & the Hare
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A chipmunk's twilight journey reveals nature's wonders and a quest for the stars.
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The Moon Over Star
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A moon landing inspires a young girl to dream big and explore endless possibilities.
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The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007
During the Depression, Nella learns the true joy of sharing a cherished Christmas gift.
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Little Red Riding Hood
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007
A girl in red faces a cunning wolf in a classic tale of deception.
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The Christmas Boot
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A lonely woman finds a boot, leading to magical surprises and a special visitor.
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The Little Red Hen
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A hardworking hen faces lazy neighbors in a timeless fable with a twist.
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God Bless the Child
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A family's journey from rural South to urban North during the Great Migration.
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Noah's Ark
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A flood threatens all life; only one man can save it.
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Goin' Someplace Special
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A young girl confronts segregation on her journey to a special place.
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Aesop's Fables
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Discover timeless fables with moral lessons brought to life through vivid illustrations.
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The Hired Hand
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997
A hired hand challenges a lazy son's view on respect.
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Minty
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996
A young girl's rebellious spirit fuels her dreams of freedom and escape.
Bill Pickett
Picture Book · 1996
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A legendary figure challenges the power of machines with sheer strength and unyielding spirit.
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The Sunday Outing
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994
A journey home reveals family sacrifices and hidden warmth.
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Pretend You're a Cat
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990
Can you mimic the wild antics of animals?
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Home Place
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Discover the echoes of a vanished home deep in the woods, where past and present intertwine.
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The Talking Eggs
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989
A vibrant Southern folktale comes to life with unexpected twists.
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Turtle in July
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Discover animals' secret lives month by month.
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Mirandy and Brother Wind
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Can Mirandy catch the elusive Brother Wind to win the cake walk?
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The Tales of Uncle Remus
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1987
Brer Rabbit outsmarts foes with wit and humor.
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Half a Moon and One Whole Star
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1986
Night falls, enveloping a sleeping girl as her world transforms in harmony.
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The Patchwork Quilt
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985
Explore the bonds that weave the fabric of family life.
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Childtimes
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979
Three generations of women share vivid childhood memories, revealing a century of history and heritage.
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1977
A visionary educator transforms lives post-Civil War, driven by an unyielding spirit.
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Song of the Trees
Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 1975
A girl fights to save her family's cherished trees from being sold during the Depression.
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The Adventures of Spider
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1964
Discover how a clever spider's antics shape his world in six captivating tales.
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1894
A brave mongoose battles deadly cobras to protect a family and their garden.
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The Ugly Duckling
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1843
An awkward bird's journey through adversity to find true beauty.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jerry Pinkney's books.
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