Children's book Author & Illustrator

John Hare

Biography

John Hare is a freelance illustrator, graphic designer, and space nerd. Field Trip to the Moon is his first picture book for children. He lives in Gladstone, Missouri, with his wife and two children.

The latest

John's most recent book

Stubby
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 1, 2026

Stubby

A pencil's journey from tree to classroom reveals unexpected adventures.

40 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 89 ratings
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Hardcover
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Most Popular John Hare Books

Stubby
Sale price
$1899

Stubby

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A pencil's journey from tree to classroom reveals unexpected adventures.

A Mouthful of Minnows
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$1899

A Mouthful of Minnows

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A turtle's breakfast dilemma: eat or befriend the minnows?

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$1899

Field Trip to Volcano Island

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

A student slips into a volcano crater and befriends lava monsters. Can they find a way out together?

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$1697

Field Trip to the Ocean Deep

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A student on a submarine field trip discovers a hidden ocean world and an unexpected friend.

Plus One
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$1797

Plus One

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A tea party invitation leads to unexpected guests and new friendships.

At a glance

Book Stats

5

Authored

2

Illustrated

1

Collaborators

Picture books

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 John Hare Books

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

Stubby
Sale price
$1899

Stubby

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

A pencil's journey from tree to classroom reveals unexpected adventures.

Plus One
Sale price
$1797

Plus One

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A tea party invitation leads to unexpected guests and new friendships.

A Mouthful of Minnows
Sale price
$1899

A Mouthful of Minnows

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A turtle's breakfast dilemma: eat or befriend the minnows?

Sale price
$1899

Field Trip to Volcano Island

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

A student slips into a volcano crater and befriends lava monsters. Can they find a way out together?

Sale price
$1697

Field Trip to the Ocean Deep

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A student on a submarine field trip discovers a hidden ocean world and an unexpected friend.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across John Hare's books.

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Sydra Mallery

Author / 1 shared book

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