Children's book Author & Illustrator

Mike Curato

Biography

Mike Curato is an illustrator who loves small treasures. He has illustrated many books for children and is the author and illustrator of Little Elliot, Big City; Little Elliot, Big Family; Little Elliot, Big Fun; and Little Elliot, Fall Friends. You can find him on any given day walking around the city, eating a cupcake (or thinking about it).

If I Were a Fish
Where Is Bina Bear?
Flamer
The Power of One
Merry Christmas, Little Elliot
All the Way to Havana
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
Little Elliot, Big Fun
Worm Loves Worm
Little Elliot, Big Family
Little Elliot, Big City
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Mike's most recent book

If I Were a Fish
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · December 5, 2023

If I Were a Fish

By Mike Curato · With Corook, Olivia Barton

Escape negativity by imagining life as a carefree fish.

32 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 136 ratings
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Most Popular Mike Curato Books

Graphic Nov.
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Flamer

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Aiden's summer camp journey leads to unexpected self-discovery and acceptance.

The Power of One

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A single act of kindness sparks a transformative chain reaction.

Series
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$1899

Little Elliot, Big City

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A small elephant finds joy and friendship in a bustling city.

Worm Loves Worm

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Two worms fall in love and marry, defying traditional roles. Love is love.

Little Elliot, Fall Friends

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Escape the city's chaos for a peaceful autumn adventure in the countryside.

Little Elliot, Big Fun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A timid elephant faces his fears at the carnival with a friend's help.

At a glance

Book Stats

7

Authored

11

Illustrated

5

Collaborators

Picture books

10

Graphic novels

1

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

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All Mike Curato Books

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

If I Were a Fish
Sale price
$1797

If I Were a Fish

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Escape negativity by imagining life as a carefree fish.

Where Is Bina Bear?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A rabbit's party turns into a search for a missing friend.

Flamer
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1697

Flamer

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Aiden's summer camp journey leads to unexpected self-discovery and acceptance.

The Power of One
Sale price
$1799

The Power of One

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A single act of kindness sparks a transformative chain reaction.

Merry Christmas, Little Elliot

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

An elephant and mouse seek the true Christmas spirit.

All the Way to Havana

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A boy and his family journey through Havana in their beloved old car.

Sale price
$1899

Little Elliot, Big Fun

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A timid elephant faces his fears at the carnival with a friend's help.

Worm Loves Worm
Sale price
$1799

Worm Loves Worm

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Two worms fall in love and marry, defying traditional roles. Love is love.

Little Elliot, Big Family

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Elliot feels alone in a bustling city until he discovers a family of his own.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Mike Curato's books.

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Corook

Author / 1 shared book

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