Philip Dey Eastman, who wrote as P. D. Eastman, wrote and illustrated Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!, both published in the Beginner Books series. He began his career in animation, doing story and production design work at Walt Disney Studios and later Warner Bros. Cartoons, before writing for children. The first Beginner Book he produced was Sam and the Firefly, released in 1958. He was born in 1909 and died in 1986.
An alligator named Aaron helps his friends with a runaway snowball, celebrates the holidays, and finds warmth and comfort during a cold winter night.
A story about dogs and their adventures.
A baby bird searches for his mother after hatching from his egg and falling out of his nest.
A baby bird embarks on a quest to find his mother.
A boy's overfed fish grows to an enormous size, causing chaos.
A bird couple searches for the perfect nest to raise their new baby.
Discover six timeless tales in one book, sparking young imaginations and a love for reading.
18
Authored
6
Illustrated
9
Collaborators
Picture books
15
Chapter books
2
Board books
5
Books published each year, stacked by book type.
The share of the catalog represented by each book type.
22
books
Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.
An alligator named Aaron helps his friends with a runaway snowball, celebrates the holidays, and finds warmth and comfort during a cold winter night.
Aaron the Alligator faces autumn mishaps with friends, encountering apples, pumpkins, and ghosts.
Aaron's lazy day turns wild after a lemon mishap.
An alligator's antics turn everyday activities into hilarious misadventures.
Discover playful dogs and early learning in this delightful board book set.
Discover colors with playful dogs in an interactive adventure.
Discover six delightful tales in one book, sparking young imaginations and a love for reading.
Discover six timeless tales in one book, sparking young imaginations and a love for reading.
Explore the alphabet with playful word pairings and whimsical illustrations.
Two friends, Fred and Ted, go on a trip together and learn to appreciate their differences.
A dog learns 100 surprising commands beyond the basics.
A person teaches their dog 100 words and various tasks, impressing their friends and community.
A boy finds an egg in the path and decides to put it in a nearby nest, leading to unexpected consequences.
A bird couple searches for the perfect nest to raise their new baby.
A city horse's rose allergy leads to unexpected heroics.
Discover the magic of a snowy day filled with playful adventures.
A boy's overfed fish grows to an enormous size, causing chaos.
A story about dogs and their adventures.
Dogs on wheels race to a treetop party.
A baby bird searches for his mother after hatching from his egg and falling out of his nest.
A baby bird embarks on a quest to find his mother.
An owl and firefly's skywriting causes chaos. Can they fix it?
Creative company
The authors and illustrators who share the credits across P.D. Eastman's books.
