Children's book Author & Illustrator

Tom Leonard

Biography

Tom Leonard has been an illustrator and teacher at the University of the Arts for many years. He’s illustrated many books for children, including The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book and Who Will Plant a Tree. He both wrote and illustrated Becoming Bach. Tom lives with his wife, Rose, in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. www.tomleonardillustration.com

The Crab Alphabet Book
The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book
Becoming Bach
Who Will Plant a Tree?
Here Is Antarctica
One Small Place in a Tree
Here Is the African Savanna
Here Is the Coral Reef
The Crab Alphabet Book
The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book
Becoming Bach
Who Will Plant a Tree?
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The Crab Alphabet Book
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · February 12, 2019

The Crab Alphabet Book

By Tom Leonard · With Jerry Pallotta

Discover a crustacean for every letter, from ancient fossils to quirky hermit crabs.

32 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
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Most Popular Tom Leonard Books

Who Will Plant a Tree?

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

Discover how animals unknowingly plant trees in nature's cycle.

One Small Place in a Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A bear's claw marks spark a hidden world within a tree, revealing nature's secret homes.

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$958

Here Is the African Savanna

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1999

Discover the delicate balance of life in the African savanna through vibrant verse and imagery.

Becoming Bach
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$1899

Becoming Bach

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A boy sees music in patterns, becoming a legendary composer.

The Crab Alphabet Book

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover a crustacean for every letter, from ancient fossils to quirky hermit crabs.

Here Is Antarctica

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

Discover Antarctica's interconnected life through rhythmic verse and vivid illustrations.

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Sale price
$1697

The Crab Alphabet Book

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover a crustacean for every letter, from ancient fossils to quirky hermit crabs.

The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Discover ocean creatures from A to Z with fascinating facts and humor.

Becoming Bach
Sale price
$1899

Becoming Bach

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A boy sees music in patterns, becoming a legendary composer.

Who Will Plant a Tree?
Sale price
$1597

Who Will Plant a Tree?

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

Discover how animals unknowingly plant trees in nature's cycle.

Sale price
$1695

Here Is Antarctica

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

Discover Antarctica's interconnected life through rhythmic verse and vivid illustrations.

One Small Place in a Tree
Sale price
$1697

One Small Place in a Tree

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004

A bear's claw marks spark a hidden world within a tree, revealing nature's secret homes.

Sale price
$958

Here Is the African Savanna

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1999

Discover the delicate balance of life in the African savanna through vibrant verse and imagery.

Here Is the Coral Reef

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1998

Discover the delicate balance of life in the Great Barrier Reef.

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Jerry Pallotta

Author / 3 shared books

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