Morris Gleitzman Books in Order

Morris Gleitzman is a renowned Australian author, celebrated for his brilliant and humorous writing style that has captivated readers worldwide, including both children and adults. Born in England in 1953, he moved to Australia in 1969 to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. Prior to achieving success, Gleitzman held a variety of unconventional jobs, including paperboy, department store Santa Claus, and frozen chicken defroster, before earning a degree in Professional Writing from the Canberra College of Advanced Education. He gained recognition as the sole writer for three award-winning seasons of The Norman Gunston Show, a top-rating TV comedy series. As a screenwriter, Gleitzman wrote numerous feature films and telemovies, earning an AWGIE Award for Best Original Children's Film Script for The Other Facts of Life. His extensive body of work also includes live stage material for notable figures and columns in prominent Australian publications.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Morris Gleitzman

  • #1
    Self Helpless(2000)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories(2014)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat(2018)
    Amazon

About Morris Gleitzman

Morris Gleitzman is a renowned Australian author, celebrated for his brilliant and humorous writing style that has captivated readers worldwide, including both children and adults. Born in England in 1953, he moved to Australia in 1969 to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. Prior to achieving success, Gleitzman held a variety of unconventional jobs, including paperboy, department store Santa Claus, and frozen chicken defroster, before earning a degree in Professional Writing from the Canberra College of Advanced Education. He gained recognition as the sole writer for three award-winning seasons of The Norman Gunston Show, a top-rating TV comedy series. As a screenwriter, Gleitzman wrote numerous feature films and telemovies, earning an AWGIE Award for Best Original Children's Film Script for The Other Facts of Life. His extensive body of work also includes live stage material for notable figures and columns in prominent Australian publications.

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