Children's book Author & Illustrator

Matt Phelan

Biography

Matt Phelan has illustrated many books for young readers, including Xander’s Panda Party by Linda Sue Park and Marilyn’sMonster by Michelle Knudson. He has also written and illustrated a number of graphic novels, such as Snow White, a New YorkTimes bestseller, and The Storm in the Barn, winner of the ScottO’Dell award.

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The Library of Unruly Treasures
Big Changes for Plum!
Trouble Finds Plum!
A Snow Day for Plum!
Leave It to Plum!
The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck
Sweater Weather
Turtle Walk
Knights vs. The End (of Everything)
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The Library of Unruly Treasures
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · August 5, 2025

The Library of Unruly Treasures

By Matt Phelan · With Jeanne Birdsall

A girl sent to stay with a great-uncle she's never met discovers a hidden world of tiny winged beings tied to her family's past and a destiny she never expected.

352 pages· 66,026 words· Est. 9 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,264 ratings
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The Library of Unruly Treasures

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A girl sent to stay with a great-uncle she's never met discovers a hidden world of tiny winged beings tied to her family's past and a destiny she never expected.

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A polar bear discovers the strength in staying true to himself.

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Knights vs. Dinosaurs

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Four knights are transported to a strange land filled with prehistoric creatures and must work together to survive and find a way back home

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Snow White (Graphic Novel)

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A girl returns to a dark New York, uncovering deadly secrets tied to her stepmother's sinister stock ticker.

The Higher Power of Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2006

A girl plans to escape her small town, fearing abandonment and seeking a higher power.

Big Changes for Plum!

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Zoo renovations threaten a peacock's world. Can he embrace change?

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Book Stats

14

Authored

26

Illustrated

13

Collaborators

Picture books

14

Graphic novels

2

Chapter books

10

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The Library of Unruly Treasures
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$1697

The Library of Unruly Treasures

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A girl sent to stay with a great-uncle she's never met discovers a hidden world of tiny winged beings tied to her family's past and a destiny she never expected.

Trouble Finds Plum!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Raccoons overrun the zoo. Can Plum save his home?

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A Snow Day for Plum!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A nervous peacock faces unexpected challenges when a blizzard strands zoo animals at a school overnight.

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Leave It to Plum!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A small mammal plots to take over the zoo. Can a peacock save the day?

The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck
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The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2022

A boy and three animals must thwart a global villain's sinister plot.

Sweater Weather

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Papa Bear's cubs struggle to get ready for a perfect autumn day.

Turtle Walk

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A turtle family's slow journey through the seasons leads to a surprising winter rest.

Knights vs. The End (of Everything)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can five heroes save Camelot from an evil queen and a fearsome dragon?

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Knights vs. Monsters

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Knights face legendary monsters in a thrilling battle of courage and magic.

A Kite for Moon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A boy's promise to the moon leads him on a journey to become an astronaut.

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Knights vs. Dinosaurs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Four knights are transported to a strange land filled with prehistoric creatures and must work together to survive and find a way back home

Pignic

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A picnic turns into a muddy adventure with unexpected friends and fun twists.

Little Robot Alone

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Can Little Robot invent a cure for loneliness with creativity and perseverance?

If Wendell Had a Walrus

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A boy's quest for a walrus leads to an unexpected friendship.

What Are You Waiting For?

Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2017

Two friends await a mysterious surprise. What will they discover?

Snow White (Graphic Novel)
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Snow White (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2016

A girl returns to a dark New York, uncovering deadly secrets tied to her stepmother's sinister stock ticker.

Xander's Panda Party

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A panda's party plans unravel when he realizes he's the only panda. Can he invite everyone instead?

Flora's Very Windy Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

A whirlwind offers Flora a chance to give away her pesky brother. Will she take it?

The Storm in the Barn

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

A boy confronts a sinister figure amid Dust Bowl chaos.

Big George

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Discover how a shy boy became America's first president.

A Box Full of Kittens

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

A young girl misses her chance to be a hero. Or does she?

The New Girl . . . and Me

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006

First day of school, unexpected friendships await.

Bartleby
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Bartleby

Picture Book · Ages 3–6

A polar bear discovers the strength in staying true to himself.

You Are My Friend

Picture Book · Ages 5–8

Discover how a sickly child became a beacon of kindness and compassion through television.

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Jeanne Birdsall

Author / 2 shared books

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