Children's book Author & Illustrator

Pete Oswald

Biography

As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald’s credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete’s work as an illustrator and designer includes Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Madagascar 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, ParaNorman, and Hotel Transylvania. His short film, The Story of Walls (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.

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Kindergarten Gets Ready
The Humble Pie
Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas
Flat Cat
Cranky Makes a Friend
The Bad Seed and Friends Reading Collection
Bubble Gum Bison Needs a Bath
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
Cranky
The Big Cheese
Flat Cat
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Kindergarten Gets Ready
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · May 26, 2026

Kindergarten Gets Ready

By Pete Oswald · With Naomi Danis

A teacher transforms chaos into a welcoming classroom, ready for new students to explore.

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The Smart Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A cookie shares their journey of self-discovery and growth in a bakery community.

The Humble Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A shy pie learns that speaking up can be as sweet as pie itself.

The Good Egg

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg leaves its carton to find itself and eventually returns home with a newfound sense of self and acceptance of others' imperfections.

The Bad Seed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A sunflower seed struggles with its own bad behavior and tries to change its ways.

The Sour Grape

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.

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The Big Cheese

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A charismatic cheese learns to cope with losing and finds new meaning in life.

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Book Stats

3

Authored

39

Illustrated

15

Collaborators

Picture books

37

Chapter books

2

Board books

1

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Kindergarten Gets Ready

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

A teacher transforms chaos into a welcoming classroom, ready for new students to explore.

Sale price
$1899

The Humble Pie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A shy pie learns that speaking up can be as sweet as pie itself.

Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A holiday party faces disaster. Can it be saved in time?

Flat Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Flat Cat's school adventure turns chaotic. Can he escape or find unexpected joy in the chaos?

Cranky Makes a Friend

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A cranky truck faces a cheerful new crane, fearing he'll lose his friends.

The Bad Seed and Friends Reading Collection

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Join quirky characters on fun adventures in this engaging early reader collection.

Bubble Gum Bison Needs a Bath

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A bison avoids bath time until a sticky mess and a water shortage force a creative solution.

The Cool Bean Makes a Splash

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can Cool Bean conquer the super slide and face his fears?

Cranky

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Cranky crane truck faces a tough day. Can friends help without words?

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$1899

The Big Cheese

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A charismatic cheese learns to cope with losing and finds new meaning in life.

Flat Cat
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Flat Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A flat cat's world changes when he becomes fluffy. Can he adapt?

The Noise Inside Boys

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

Brothers at the beach face emotions that can't be ignored.

Being a Cat
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Being a Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A child and cat explore the world, sparking endless curiosity.

Sleepy Sheepy

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2023

A sheep refuses to sleep. Can his parents convince him to rest?

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$1899

The Sour Grape

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A grape reflects on how a painful experience changed their personality and how they learned to let go of grudges.

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$1797

Blue Bison Needs a Haircut

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Blue Bison's hair grows wild as he learns patience in a world of closed barber shops.

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$1248

As Cool As It Gets

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Can the Cool Bean find the perfect gift for the coolest bean in time for the party?

Being a Dog
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$1899

Being a Dog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover mindfulness through a child's playful day with their dog, embracing each moment fully.

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young seed discovers the joy of reading at the library and learns to share with others.

The Good Egg and the Talent Show

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A good egg discovers its hidden talents by helping others during a talent show.

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$1899

The Smart Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A cookie shares their journey of self-discovery and growth in a bakery community.

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$1697

Return of the Underwear Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A knight must teach a fire-breathing dragon to read without burning the books.

Poultrygeist

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A chicken's road-crossing leads to ghostly mischief on the Other Side.

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$1248

The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A seed tries to trick his friends into thinking Halloween has been postponed until the next day because he doesn't have a costume yet.

The Couch Potato

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A potato discovers the world outside his couch and learns to balance his love of technology with a desire for human connection and outdoor activities.

Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

A first grader navigates the ups and downs of the first 100 days of school.

Eat Your Rocks, Croc!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Animals in trouble seek Dr. Sugar Glider's quirky advice.

Hike

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2020

A father and child hike, discovering nature's wonders and deepening their bond.

Rita & Ralph's Rotten Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Two friends face a rift. Can they mend their bond with a simple act?

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$1248

The Great Eggscape!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A group of eggs escape from their carton and go on an adventure in a grocery store.

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$1797

Attack of the Underwear Dragon

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

A young boy becomes the assistant knight to his favorite knight of King Arthur's Round Table.

The Cool Bean

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young bean navigates the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world, with the help of some unexpected friends.

That's What Dinosaurs Do

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A dinosaur must stay silent for a week. Can he resist roaring?

The Sad Little Fact

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

A fact is imprisoned, but truth's light must return.

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$1899

The Good Egg

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg leaves its carton to find itself and eventually returns home with a newfound sense of self and acceptance of others' imperfections.

Un huevo muy bueno

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A good egg struggles with perfection amidst rotten peers. Can he find balance?

All About Animals!

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover surprising animal facts with interactive flaps.

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The Bad Seed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A sunflower seed struggles with its own bad behavior and tries to change its ways.

Mingo the Flamingo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A lost flamingo must rediscover his identity and find his way home.

Hippos Can't Swim

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Discover surprising animal facts that will make you laugh and learn.

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Pete Oswald's books.

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Jory John

Author / 18 shared books

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