Children's book Author

Jess Hitchman

Biography

When Jess Hitchman, author of Ava in Code Land, isn’t writing children’s books, she works as an executive product manager in children’s media. As a side project, Jess runs Oops Yay, a small app studio that creates playful interactive toys for preschoolers. Jess is passionate about getting more girls into technology and can’t wait to see what a generation of empowered girls will create.

Axolotl and Axolittle
The Inflatables in Air to the Throne
The Inflatables in Snack to the Future
The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans
The Inflatables in Do-Nut Panic
The Inflatables in Mission Un-Poppable
The Inflatables in Bad Air Day
All Kinds of Awesome
Ava in Code Land
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Axolotl and Axolittle
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · July 8, 2025

Axolotl and Axolittle

By Jess Hitchman · With Sarah Rebar

Two axolotl siblings clash and learn to get along.

40 pages· 270 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 375 ratings
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Axolotl and Axolittle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Two axolotl siblings clash and learn to get along.

#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Inflatables in Mission Un-Poppable

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A group of inflatable friends must stop an evil avocado from taking over a waterpark.

The Inflatables in Snack to the Future
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The Inflatables in Snack to the Future

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A birthday cake mishap sends inflatable friends on a time-traveling adventure. Can they return home and change Lynn's mind about birthdays?

The Inflatables in Do-Nut Panic
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The Inflatables in Do-Nut Panic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A group of inflatables embark on a journey to save their friend Pipparoni from being deflated by finding the legendary Cookie of Contentment.

The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans
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The Inflatables in Splash of the Titans

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Can Watermelon and friends outsmart Pineapple's tricks at the Airlympic Games?

The Inflatables in Bad Air Day
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The Inflatables in Bad Air Day

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A group of inflatables try to help their friend Flamingo become a star at the water park.

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Book Stats

10

Authored

0

Illustrated

7

Collaborators

Picture books

4

Graphic novels

6

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 Jess Hitchman Books

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

Axolotl and Axolittle
Sale price
$1398

Axolotl and Axolittle

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Two axolotl siblings clash and learn to get along.

The Inflatables in Air to the Throne
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

The Inflatables in Air to the Throne

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Inflatables face an evil llama to claim their dream home. Can they survive llamagedon?

The Inflatables in Snack to the Future
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

The Inflatables in Snack to the Future

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A birthday cake mishap sends inflatable friends on a time-traveling adventure. Can they return home and change Lynn's mind about birthdays?

The Inflatables in Do-Nut Panic
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

The Inflatables in Do-Nut Panic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A group of inflatables embark on a journey to save their friend Pipparoni from being deflated by finding the legendary Cookie of Contentment.

All Kinds of Awesome

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2021

Discover your unique awesome and celebrate what makes you special.

Ava in Code Land

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl must use coding to save her video-game world from a villain's chaos.

In Every House on Every Street

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover the warmth and love in every home, where laughter and lessons fill the air.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jess Hitchman's books.

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Beth Garrod

Author / 6 shared books

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