Children's book Author & Illustrator

Philip C. Stead

Biography

Philip C. Stead is the author and illustrator of many acclaimed picture books including A Home for Bird, Hello, My Name is Ruby, Sebastian and the Balloon, Ideas Are All Around, Samson in the Snow, and the forthcoming All the Animals Where I Live.

A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone
The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer
Every Dog in the Neighborhood
Amos McGee Misses the Bus
Follow That Frog!
Music for Mister Moon
Vernon Is on His Way
All the Animals Where I Live
The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
The latest

Philip's most recent book

A Snow Day for Amos McGee
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · September 30, 2025

A Snow Day for Amos McGee

By Philip C. Stead · With Erin E. Stead

A surprise snowfall invites a zookeeper's animal friends for a playful winter day.

48 pages· 613 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 395 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
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Most Popular Philip C. Stead Books

Every Dog in the Neighborhood

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Louis counts neighborhood dogs to prove a point, but discovers one special dog needs a home.

A Snow Day for Amos McGee

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

A surprise snowfall invites a zookeeper's animal friends for a playful winter day.

Amos McGee Misses the Bus

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

A zookeeper misses his bus, but can his friends save the day?

Lenny & Lucy
Sale price
$1697

Lenny & Lucy

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

A boy creates guardians to face the fears lurking in the woods.

Bear Has a Story to Tell

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2012

Bear wants to share a story, but his friends are too busy preparing for winter.

In My Garden

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1961

Experience a garden's transformation through the seasons with a young girl and her friend.

At a glance

Book Stats

19

Authored

5

Illustrated

6

Collaborators

Picture books

19

Chapter books

1

Board books

1

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Philip C. Stead Books

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

A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Sale price
$1899

A Snow Day for Amos McGee

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2025

A surprise snowfall invites a zookeeper's animal friends for a playful winter day.

Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Alone with a cookie, but what if unexpected friends arrive?

The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Three farm animals embark on a quest to bring back the missing sunrise.

Every Dog in the Neighborhood
Sale price
$1797

Every Dog in the Neighborhood

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Louis counts neighborhood dogs to prove a point, but discovers one special dog needs a home.

Amos McGee Misses the Bus
Sale price
$1797

Amos McGee Misses the Bus

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

A zookeeper misses his bus, but can his friends save the day?

Follow That Frog!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Aunt Josephine's tale of chasing a giant frog leads to unexpected adventures.

Music for Mister Moon

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A shy musician befriends the moon after a surprising accident. Can she share her music with him?

Vernon Is on His Way

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Three friends embark on whimsical adventures, discovering joy in the everyday through waiting, fishing, and gardening.

All the Animals Where I Live

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Explore a vibrant countryside life, where animals abound until winter's quiet reigns.

The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

A boy with magical seeds embarks on a quest to rescue a prince from a tyrant king.

The Only Fish in the Sea

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A goldfish tossed into the ocean sparks a daring rescue mission.

Ideas Are All Around

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

An author discovers ideas everywhere during a walk with his dog.

Samson in the Snow
Sale price
$1797

Samson in the Snow

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

A mammoth discovers friendship during a snowy blizzard.

Lenny & Lucy
Sale price
$1697

Lenny & Lucy

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

A boy creates guardians to face the fears lurking in the woods.

Special Delivery

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

A girl embarks on a wild journey to deliver an elephant to her isolated aunt.

Sebastian and the Balloon

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

A boy's rooftop launch turns a dull day into an epic adventure.

Hello, My Name Is Ruby

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013

A curious bird's quest for adventure leads to surprising discoveries and friendships.

Bear Has a Story to Tell
Sale price
$1899

Bear Has a Story to Tell

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2012

Bear wants to share a story, but his friends are too busy preparing for winter.

A Home for Bird

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2012

A toad helps a silent bird find its home.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2010

When Amos falls ill, his zoo friends bring the fun to him.

In My Garden
Sale price
$1797

In My Garden

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1961

Experience a garden's transformation through the seasons with a young girl and her friend.

Creative company

Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Philip C. Stead's books.

01

Erin E. Stead

Illustrator / 7 shared books

02

Matthew Cordell

Illustrator / 4 shared books

03

Amy Hest

Author / 1 shared book

04

Charlotte Zolotow

Author / 1 shared book

05

Erin Stead

Illustrator / 1 shared book

06

Mark Twain

Author / 1 shared book

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