Children's book Author & Illustrator

Marc Simont

Biography

Mrs. Udry’s first book, A Tree Is Nice, illustrated by Marc Simont, won the 1957 Caldecott Award for the most distinguished American picture book. Mrs. Udry is also the author of Glenda, Let’s Be Enemies (also illustrated by Maurice Sendak), Mary Ann’s Mud Day, The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories, and Thump and Plunk.

The Stray Dog
Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang
Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
My Brother, Ant
Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise
Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine
Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps
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The Stray Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 1, 2001

The Stray Dog

By Marc Simont

A stray dog captures hearts, but can he escape the dogcatcher?

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2001)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2001)Caldecott Honor (2002)
32 pages· 185 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,324 ratings
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Nate the Great

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1972

Nate the Great is tasked with finding a lost picture of Annie's dog Fang.

Nate the Great Goes Undercover

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1974

A detective investigates a series of mysterious garbage can tip-overs in his neighborhood.

Nate the Great and the Lost List

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1975

A young detective solves a case involving a lost grocery list

Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1987

A detective helps a boy find his missing beach bag.

Nate the Great and the Missing Key

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1981

A detective solves a mystery involving a missing key and a birthday party for a dog

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1984

An immigrant girl finds hope and belonging through baseball in 1947 America.

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Book Stats

2

Authored

23

Illustrated

9

Collaborators

Picture books

6

Chapter books

18

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The Stray Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A stray dog captures hearts, but can he escape the dogcatcher?

Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A missing dog, mysterious clues, and a detective's skills are needed. Can you help solve the mystery?

Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Can Nate solve an international mystery without leaving home?

My Brother, Ant

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A little brother's antics lead to unexpected adventures and laughs.

Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995

A detective follows a tortoise to uncover a garden mystery.

Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A detective and his dog solve two Valentine's Day mysteries

Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1989

A detective and his dog search for a missing cat on Halloween night

Nate the Great Goes Down in the Dumps

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1989

A detective and his dog dig through dumps to find a missing money box.

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Nate the Great Stalks Stupidweed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

A detective hunts for a missing Superweed. Is the answer closer than he thinks?

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Nate the Great and the Fishy Prize

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1984

A missing prize threatens the pet contest. Can Nate solve the mystery?

The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

As night falls, 105 musicians prepare to unite in a symphony of sound.

Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1982

A detective must solve a case of a lost birthday present in the snow.

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No More Monsters for Me!

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A secret baby monster grows in the basement, causing chaos and laughter.

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Nate the Great and the Phony Clue

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1977

A detective solves a case by finding the missing pieces of an invitation.

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Nate the Great

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1972

Nate the Great is tasked with finding a lost picture of Annie's dog Fang.

A Tree Is Nice

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

Discover the simple joys and beauty trees bring to everyday life.

Un Árbol Es Hermoso

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

Discover the beauty and wonder of trees through a child's eyes.

The 13 Clocks
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The 13 Clocks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950

A prince must outwit a wicked duke to win a princess's hand.

The Happy Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1949

Animals awaken to a snowy world. What awaits them outside?

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Marc Simont's books.

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Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Author / 15 shared books

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