Crockett Johnson Books in Order
Crockett Johnson excels as a multifaceted American creative force, distinguished by his careers as a cartoonist and children's book illustrator under his real name, David Johnson Leisk. Johnson's most iconic contribution to the world of comics lies in his enduring comic strip <i>Barnaby</i>, which captivated audiences from 1942 to 1952. As a masterful storyteller, Johnson also embarked on the beloved <i>Harold</i> series, with its enchanting debut in <i>Harold and the Purple Crayon</i>. His captivating narratives and imaginative worlds continue to inspire readers of all ages, solidifying his legacy as a beloved figure in children's literature. Through his versatile talents and timeless creations, Johnson has left an indelible mark on the world of art and storytelling.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Crockett Johnson
- #1AmazonIs This You? (With: Ruth Krauss)(1955)
- #2AmazonBarkis(1956)
- #3AmazonMagic Beach(1957)
- #4AmazonTerrible, Terrifying Toby(1957)
- #5AmazonThe Blue Ribbon Puppies(1958)
- #6AmazonThe Frowning Prince(1959)
- #7AmazonThe Emperor's Gifts(1965)
- #8AmazonCastles in the Sand(1965)
- #9AmazonWe Wonder What Will Walter Be?: When He Grows Up(1966)
- #10AmazonWho's Upside Down?(1969)
- #11AmazonTime for Spring(2016)
- #12AmazonEllen's Lion(1959)
- #13AmazonThe Lion's Own Story(1963)
- #1AmazonHurry Home, Candy (By: Meindert DeJong)(1953)
- #2AmazonShadrach (By: Meindert DeJong)(1953)
- #3AmazonLittle Witch (By: Anna Elizabeth Bennett)(1953)
- #4AmazonAlong Came a Dog (By: Meindert DeJong)(1958)
- #5AmazonThe Summer of the Falcon (By: Jean Craighead George)(1962)
- #6AmazonGrizzly (By: Gilbert Riswold)(1964)
- #7AmazonNoonday Friends (By: Mary Stolz)(1965)
- #8AmazonThe Seventeenth-Street Gang (By: Emily Cheney Neville)(1966)
- #9AmazonSour Land (By: William H. Armstrong)(1971)
- #10AmazonThe Park Book (By: Charlotte Zolotow)(1972)
- #11AmazonThe Haunted Mountain (By: Mollie Hunter)(1972)
- #12AmazonThe Sign of the Chrysanthemum (By: Katherine Paterson)(1973)
- #13AmazonA Billion for Boris (By: Mary Rodgers)(1974)
- #14AmazonA Stranger Came Ashore (By: Mollie Hunter)(1975)
- #15AmazonThe Wicked One (By: Mollie Hunter)(1977)
- #16AmazonRunaway To Freedom (By: Barbara Smucker)(1979)
- #17AmazonPoem stew (By: William Cole)(1981)
- #18AmazonThe Land I Lost (By: Quang Nhuong Huynh)(1982)
- #19AmazonSummer Switch (By: Mary Rodgers)(1982)
- #20AmazonThe Magical Adventures of Pretty Pearl (By: Virginia Hamilton)(1983)
- #21AmazonHey World, Here I Am! (By: Jean Little)(1986)
- #22AmazonDesdemona-Twelve Going on Desperate (By: Beverly Keller)(1986)
- #23AmazonThe Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish (By: Betsy Byars)(1987)
- #24AmazonStonewords (By: Pam Conrad)(1990)
- #25AmazonWhat's So Terrible About Swallowing an Apple Seed? (By: Harriet Lerner,Susan Goldhor)(1996)
- #26AmazonCrush (By: Ellen Conford)(1998)
- #27AmazonGood Night, Maman (By: Norma Fox Mazer)(1999)
- #28AmazonPilot Down, Presumed Dead (By: Marjorie Phleger)(2009)
- #29AmazonWill Spring Be Early? Or Will Spring Be Late?(2018)
- #30AmazonStrange Stories for Strange Kids(2001)
- #31AmazonBig Fat Little Lit(2006)
- #32AmazonThe Noonday Friends (By: Mary Stolz)(1965)
About Crockett Johnson
Crockett Johnson excels as a multifaceted American creative force, distinguished by his careers as a cartoonist and children's book illustrator under his real name, David Johnson Leisk. Johnson's most iconic contribution to the world of comics lies in his enduring comic strip <i>Barnaby</i>, which captivated audiences from 1942 to 1952. As a masterful storyteller, Johnson also embarked on the beloved <i>Harold</i> series, with its enchanting debut in <i>Harold and the Purple Crayon</i>. His captivating narratives and imaginative worlds continue to inspire readers of all ages, solidifying his legacy as a beloved figure in children's literature. Through his versatile talents and timeless creations, Johnson has left an indelible mark on the world of art and storytelling.
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