Children's book Author & Illustrator

LeUyen Pham

Biography

LeUyen Pham has illustrated more than fifty books, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Bronze Medal in the Children’s Book category, and Best Books of the Year lists in publications such as Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book Magazine, and Comic Book Resources. She is also a New York Times bestseller for Grace for President, written by Kelly DiPucchio; Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, written by Julianne Moore; and Princess in Black, written by Shannon and Dean Hale. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War when she was only two. She studied illustration at The Art Center College of Design, and for a short period of time worked at DreamWorks Animation as a layout artist before turning to illustration full time. She lives with her husband (who is also an artist) and two sons in Los Angeles.

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Shrinking Violet
Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn
The Man Who Didn't Like Animals
Things That Go
Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn
The Together Tree
Party Hearty Kitty-Corn
Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn
La Pequeña Gaticornia
The latest

LeUyen's most recent book

Shrinking Violet
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · March 31, 2026

Shrinking Violet

By LeUyen Pham · With Laurel Snyder

A girl must conquer her fears to save her friend, despite shrinking when scared.

56 pages· 866 words· Est. 10 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity

Bear Came Along

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2019

A group of animals embark on a journey together along a river.

Friends Forever

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2021

Eighth grade challenges Shannon's self-worth and happiness. Can she find her true self?

The Man Who Didn't Like Animals

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Discover how a tidy man becomes a farmer with unexpected animal friends.

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young cat named Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn.

Best Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and self-discovery in the 1980s.

At a glance

Book Stats

7

Authored

50

Illustrated

35

Collaborators

Picture books

28

Graphic novels

3

Chapter books

12

Board books

9

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 LeUyen Pham Books

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Shrinking Violet
Sale price
$1797

Shrinking Violet

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2026

A girl must conquer her fears to save her friend, despite shrinking when scared.

Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn
Sale price
$1899

Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Can Kitty and Unicorn create the perfect Christmas, or will their plans fall apart?

Things That Go

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2024

Discover the whimsical world of Kitty-Corns exploring things that zoom, race, and fly!

Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Unicorn dreams of being a mermaid, but can Kitty help when things go awry?

The Together Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A bullied boy finds hope and unity under a willow tree.

Party Hearty Kitty-Corn
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Party Hearty Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A party plan goes awry when jealousy threatens a magical friendship.

Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A unicorn struggles with the pressure to be perfect when his best friend tries to paint him.

La Pequeña Gaticornia

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Unicorn questions friendship when imperfection strikes.

Friends Forever
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Friends Forever

Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2021

Eighth grade challenges Shannon's self-worth and happiness. Can she find her true self?

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn
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$1797

Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A young cat named Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn.

Outside, Inside

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2021

A world goes quiet as everyone moves inside, finding strength and hope amid change.

All Pets Allowed

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2021

Twins adopt pets that defy their expectations. Can they embrace the unexpected?

Love Is Powerful

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

A young girl discovers her voice can inspire change in a divided world.

Grace Goes to Washington

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Grace and her classmates navigate school politics, learning the complexities of serving diverse needs.

Best Friends
Graphic Nov.
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Best Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up, friendships, and self-discovery in the 1980s.

Bear Came Along
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Bear Came Along

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2019

A group of animals embark on a journey together along a river.

The Becket List

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

City girl faces country chaos, crafting a survival list for unexpected farm life challenges.

Stop That Yawn!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Can Gabby stop a yawn from turning off the Never Sleeping City?

Best Friends in the Universe

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Secrets test a friendship's strength. Can it survive?

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

A princess must save the day when a monster takes over a science fair project

Sheep 101

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

A boy's sleep is disrupted when Sheep 101 gets stuck. Can nursery rhyme friends help?

Shaking Things Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover young women who defied norms and changed history through poetry and art.

The Princess in Black and the Mysterious Playdate

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Two princesses team up to save the day from a monster that is trying to eat pets in the park

The Bear Who Wasn't There

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2016

Bear is missing. Can anyone find him, or will Duck steal the spotlight?

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation
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$1597

The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A princess battles monsters to protect her kingdom and its people, while trying to take a vacation

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
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$1498

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A princess and her companion must stop a group of monsters from eating everything in sight

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A girl defies expectations to become a leader in a man's world.

The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

A princess leads a secret double life as a monster-fighting hero

There's No Such Thing as Little

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Discover the big surprises hidden in the little things.

A Piece of Cake

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Mouse's cake delivery turns into a series of unexpected trades. What will he do next?

Pat-a-Cake

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Explore textures with a playful twist on a classic rhyme.

All Fall Down

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2014

Discover the joy of building and tumbling in a playful world.

The Boy Who Loved Math

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2013

A mathematician defies norms, traveling the world to collaborate on groundbreaking work.

Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A boy fears becoming a big brother, facing hilarious misunderstandings and anxieties.

A Stick Is an Excellent Thing

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Discover timeless childhood games that spark imagination and joy.

Shoe-la-la!

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2011

Four friends embark on a whimsical quest for the perfect party shoes.

All the Things I Love About You

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A mother's love shines through cherished moments with her child.

Boy of Mine
Sale price
$858

Boy of Mine

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2010

A little boy's starry adventure leads to sweet dreams.

Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

A young boy named Alvin Ho goes on a camping trip with his dad and sister in the Berkshires.

My Chocolate Year

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A baking contest, a new cousin, and a lesson in what truly matters.

Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

A young boy struggles to navigate school and friendships while dealing with his own anxieties and fears.

Freckleface Strawberry
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$1797

Freckleface Strawberry

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2007

A girl learns to embrace her freckles and discovers true friendship.

Grace for President
Sale price
$1797

Grace for President

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2007

A girl runs for class president, challenging gender norms and a popular opponent.

Benny & Beautiful Baby Delilah

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Benny's world is disrupted by a crying baby sister. Can he find a way to bring peace?

Whose Toes Are Those?
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$759

Whose Toes Are Those?

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2006

Discover the joy of tiny toes in a playful rhyme.

Whose Knees Are These?
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$759

Whose Knees Are These?

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2006

Celebrate a baby's charming knees in this playful, interactive rhyme.

Big Sister, Little Sister

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Can the little sister teach the big sister something new?

Real Friends
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

Real Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world, struggling with friendships, family, and her own identity

Parts of Us

Board Book · Ages 0–3

Celebrate unique bodies with Kitty and friends in a whimsical journey from head to tail.

Vampirina in the Snow
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Vampirina in the Snow

Board Book · Ages 0–3

A snow day turns magical as a young vampire tests her ballet skills on ice.

The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8

A Halloween costume mix-up reveals hidden heroes and a monster's unusual cravings.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across LeUyen Pham's books.

01

Shannon Hale

Author / 17 shared books

02

Dean Hale

Author / 6 shared books

03

Jabari Asim

Author / 3 shared books

04

Lenore Look

Author / 3 shared books

05

Adele Griffin

Author / 2 shared books

06

Kelly DiPucchio

Author / 2 shared books

07

Mary Brigid Barrett

Author / 2 shared books

08

Richard T. Morris

Author / 2 shared books

09

Aisha Saeed

Author / 1 shared book

10

Anne Marie Pace

Author / 1 shared book

11

Caron Levis

Author / 1 shared book

12

Charlotte Herman

Author / 1 shared book

13

Deborah Heiligman

Author / 1 shared book

14

Deborah Underwood

Author / 1 shared book

15

Emily Winfield Martin

Illustrator / 1 shared book

16

Erin Robinson

Illustrator / 1 shared book

17

Hadley Hooper

Illustrator / 1 shared book

18

Heather Dean Brewer

Author / 1 shared book

19

Isabel Roxas

Illustrator / 1 shared book

20

Jean Van Leeuwen

Author / 1 shared book

21

Julianne Moore

Author / 1 shared book

22

Julie Morstad

Illustrator / 1 shared book

23

Karen Beaumont

Author / 1 shared book

24

Laurel Snyder

Author / 1 shared book

25

Lisa Brown

Illustrator / 1 shared book

26

Marilyn Singer

Author / 1 shared book

27

Melissa Sweet

Illustrator / 1 shared book

28

Michelle Markel

Author / 1 shared book

29

Oge Mora

Illustrator / 1 shared book

30

Sara Palacios

Illustrator / 1 shared book

31

Selina Alko

Illustrator / 1 shared book

32

Shadra Strickland

Illustrator / 1 shared book

33

Sophie Blackall

Illustrator / 1 shared book

34

Stephanie Watson

Author / 1 shared book

35

Susan Hood

Author / 1 shared book

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