Children's book Author & Illustrator

Jill McElmurry

Biography

Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017.

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Book Stats

1

Authored

21

Illustrated

8

Collaborators

Picture books

17

Board books

4

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 Jill McElmurry Books

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

Sharing the Bread
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$1797

Sharing the Bread

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

A family comes together to prepare and share a Thanksgiving meal.

When Otis Courted Mama
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$1697

When Otis Courted Mama

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

A young coyote faces change when a new figure enters his family dynamic.

The Tree Lady
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$1797

The Tree Lady

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2013

Transform a barren town into a lush oasis against all odds.

Pirate Princess
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$1697

Pirate Princess

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

A princess joins a pirate crew, but can she prove she's seaworthy or face the plank?

The Hound from the Pound
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$1498

The Hound from the Pound

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A woman's new basset hound brings a chaotic pack of dogs into her life.

Our Nest
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$1599

Our Nest

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004

Discover the comforting nests that cradle the world, from beds to stars.

Mad About Plaid
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$1697

Mad About Plaid

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

A purse's curse turns everything plaid. Can it be stopped?

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Jill McElmurry's books.