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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 7, 2025
To See an Owl
A girl searches for elusive owls, testing her patience and perseverance.
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Matthew Cordell
Biography
Matthew Cordell is author and illustrator of Wolf in the Snow, winner of the Caldecott Medal, Trouble Gum, Another Brother, hello! hello!, and Wish. He has illustrated the books of renowned authors including Philip Stead (Special Delivery), Rachel Vail (the Justin Case series), and Gail Carson Levine (Forgive Me, I Meant To Do It). He lives outside of Chicago with his wife, the novelist Julie Halpern, and their two children.
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Book Stats
13
Authored
28
Illustrated
33
Collaborators
Picture books
26
Chapter books
12
Publishing timeline
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
Publication timeline from 2004 to 2025.
Book mix
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
Book type breakdown: 26 picture books, 12 chapter books.
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Complete bibliography
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Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
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A girl searches for elusive owls, testing her patience and perseverance.
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Discover the extraordinary world of dogs through playful poems and surprising facts.
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A boy's favorite museum is hosting a special gala and he invites his friend to attend.
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A curious girl questions her town's values, sparking unexpected change.
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Two friends visit a carnival and learn the value of sharing and friendship
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022
Louis counts neighborhood dogs to prove a point, but discovers one special dog needs a home.
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Two friends embark on a journey to find food during a harsh winter.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021
A girl and a bear find solace in shared loss, discovering healing and hope.
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Baby Clown
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020
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King Alice
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018
A snowy day sparks a girl's imaginative adventure, transforming boredom into creativity.
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Rock 'n' Roll Soul
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A young musician must decide how to express her unique sound at the school talent show.
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If the S in Moose Comes Loose
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The Only Fish in the Sea
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A goldfish tossed into the ocean sparks a daring rescue mission.
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Dream
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Bob, Not Bob!
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017
A sick boy's calls for mom summon a slobbery dog instead.
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Wolf in the Snow
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017
A girl and wolf cub lost in a snowstorm must find their way home together.
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The Knowing Book
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
A young rabbit's journey through life's wonders and challenges leads him back home.
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Lost. Found.
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
A lost scarf unites animals in a playful winter adventure.
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Wish
Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015
A person waits for someone to arrive, but they never come, until one day they finally do.
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015
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Justin Case: Rules, Tools, and Maybe a Bully
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014
Fourth grade brings new challenges: friends, bullies, and tests. Can he navigate it all?
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Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014
A new student tests a friendship, and a solo performance looms. Can Eleanor navigate these growing pains?
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What Floats in a Moat?
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013
A goat and hen must solve a floating mystery to deliver buttermilk across a moat.
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Like Bug Juice on a Burger
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013
Summer camp turns into a challenge as Eleanor faces bugs, bad food, and swim class struggles. Can she find unexpected joys in the chaos?
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Gone Fishing
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013
A fishing trip turns poetic as sibling rivalry unfolds in verse.
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Justin Case: Shells, Smells, and the Horrible Flip-Flops of Doom
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012
Justin faces camp challenges and fears, striving for bravery before fourth grade.
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Itsy-Bitsy Baby Mouse
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012
A tiny mouse must find his way home through a vast house.
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Another Brother
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2012
Davy's life turns chaotic with twelve brothers. Can he find peace?
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Leap Back Home to Me
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
A frog's leaps grow bolder, reaching for the stars with mama's safety net below.
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Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011
Eleanor faces a summer of change when her beloved babysitter moves away.
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Justin Case: School, Drool, and Other Daily Disasters
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010
Third grade chaos: wrong teacher, lost toy, and a brave heart. Can Justin navigate his fears?
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Toot Toot Zoom!
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009
Lonely Pierre's quest for friendship leads to unexpected companions on a mountain adventure.
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Toby and the Snowflakes
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2004
A lonely boy discovers unexpected friends in falling snowflakes.
Creative company
Collaborators
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Matthew Cordell's books.