Emily Arnold McCully Books in Order
Emily Arnold McCully is a celebrated author and illustrator, renowned for her captivating children's books. She was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal for her masterpiece, Mirette on the High Wire. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, McCully has illustrated more than 40 books for young readers, transporting them to enchanting worlds through her vivid illustrations. Her creative energy is divided between her peaceful retreat in Chatham, New York, and the bustling city of New York, where she draws inspiration from the urban landscape. As a master storyteller, McCully continues to weave her magic, leaving a lasting impact on young minds and the world of children's literature. Her contributions have been recognized for their timeless beauty and imaginative spirit.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Emily Arnold McCully
- #1AmazonMaxie (With: Mildred Kantrowitz)(1970)
- #2AmazonMandala(1971)
- #3AmazonMartha's Mad Day (With: Miranda Hapgood)(1977)
- #4AmazonThat's Mine! (With: Elizabeth Winthrop)(1977)
- #5AmazonThe Twenty-Elephant Restaurant(1978)
- #6AmazonEdward Troy and the Witch Cat (With: Sarah Sargent)(1978)
- #7AmazonThe Highest Hit (With: Nancy Willard)(1978)
- #8AmazonOliver and Alison's Week(1980)
- #9AmazonPlay & Sing..It's Christmas!(1980)
- #10AmazonThe Playground(1983)
- #11AmazonPicnic(1984)
- #12AmazonFirst Snow(1985)
- #13AmazonMolly(1987)
- #14AmazonSchool(1987)
- #15AmazonMolly Goes Hiking (With: Ruth Shaw Radlauer)(1987)
- #16AmazonThe Show Must Go On(1987)
- #17AmazonYou Lucky Duck!(1988)
- #18AmazonNew Baby(1988)
- #19AmazonThe Christmas Gift(1988)
- #20AmazonThe Take-Along Dog (With: Barbara Ann Porte)(1989)
- #21AmazonZaza's Big Break(1989)
- #22AmazonBook Bus(1990)
- #23AmazonThe Evil Spell(1990)
- #24AmazonMeatball (With: PhyllisHoffman)(1991)
- #25AmazonSpeak Up, Blanche!(1991)
- #26AmazonAmzat And His Brothers: Three Italian Tales Remembered (With: Floriano Vecchi)(1993)
- #27AmazonThe Amazing Felix(1993)
- #28AmazonMy Real Family(1994)
- #29AmazonCrossing the New Bridge(1994)
- #30AmazonLittle Kit(1995)
- #31AmazonThe Pirate Queen(1995)
- #32AmazonThe Bobbin Girl(1996)
- #33AmazonThe Ballot Box Battle(1996)
- #34AmazonOld Home Day (By: Donald Hall)(1996)
- #35AmazonThe Divide (With: Michael Bedard)(1997)
- #36AmazonPopcorn at the Palace(1997)
- #37AmazonBeautiful Warrior(1998)
- #38AmazonAn Outlaw Thanksgiving(1998)
- #39AmazonMouse Practice(1999)
- #40AmazonRabbit Pirates: A Tale of the Spinach Main (With: Judy Cox)(1999)
- #41AmazonMonk Camps Out(2000)
- #42AmazonHurry!(2000)
- #43AmazonFour Hungry Kittens(2001)
- #44AmazonGrandmas Trick-Or-Treat(2001)
- #45AmazonThe Orphan Singer(2001)
- #46AmazonThe Battle for St. Michaels(2002)
- #47AmazonKatie's Wish (With: Barbara Shook Hazen)(2002)
- #48AmazonWhat Do Angels Wear? (With: Eileen Spinelli)(2003)
- #49AmazonSquirrel and John Muir(2004)
- #50AmazonThe Secret Seder (With: Doreen Rappaport)(2005)
- #51AmazonNora's Ark (With: Natalie Kinsey-Warnock)(2005)
- #52AmazonMarvelous Mattie(2006)
- #53AmazonThe Escape of Oney Judge(2007)
- #54AmazonCat Jumped In! (With: Tess Weaver)(2007)
- #55AmazonMy Heart Glow(2008)
- #56AmazonManjiro(2008)
- #57AmazonWonder Horse(2010)
- #58AmazonThe Secret Cave(2010)
- #59AmazonThe Taxing Case of the Cows: A True Story About Suffrage (With: Pegi Deitz Shea)(2010)
- #60AmazonLate Nate in a Race(2012)
- #61AmazonThe Helpful Puppy (With: Kim Zarins)(2012)
- #62AmazonPete Won't Eat(2012)
- #63AmazonBallerina Swan (With: Allegra Kent)(2012)
- #64AmazonSam and the Big Kids(2013)
- #65AmazonIda M. Tarbell(2014)
- #66AmazonLittle Ducks Go(2014)
- #67AmazonStrongheart(2014)
- #68Amazon3, 2, 1, Go!(2015)
- #69AmazonQueen of the Diamond(2015)
- #70AmazonPete Makes a Mistake(2015)
- #71AmazonClara(2016)
- #72AmazonPete Likes Bunny(2016)
- #73AmazonCaroline's Comets(2017)
- #74AmazonMin Makes a Machine(2018)
- #75AmazonShe Did It!(2018)
- #76AmazonDreaming in Code(2019)
- #77AmazonKate's Light: Kate Walker at Robbins Reef Lighthouse (With: Elizabeth Spires)(2021)
- #78AmazonMin Makes a Crane(2021)
- #79AmazonTaking Off: Airborne with Mary Wilkins Ellis(2022)
- #80AmazonOur Little Mushroom: A Story of Franz Schubert and His Friends(2022)
- #81Amazon1, 2, 3, Pull!(2023)
- #1AmazonA Promising Life(2017)
About Emily Arnold McCully
Emily Arnold McCully is a celebrated author and illustrator, renowned for her captivating children's books. She was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal for her masterpiece, Mirette on the High Wire. With a prolific career spanning over four decades, McCully has illustrated more than 40 books for young readers, transporting them to enchanting worlds through her vivid illustrations. Her creative energy is divided between her peaceful retreat in Chatham, New York, and the bustling city of New York, where she draws inspiration from the urban landscape. As a master storyteller, McCully continues to weave her magic, leaving a lasting impact on young minds and the world of children's literature. Her contributions have been recognized for their timeless beauty and imaginative spirit.
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