Books with author Jonathan Allen

“Is that my cat? It can't be. My cat is a slim, sleek pussy cat.” But something's up with this rather large kitty—the same one who used to fit through the cat door, climbed trees fearlessly, and always wanted to play. Now, it takes two hands to pick her up, and now this fussy eater finishes all her food! In true Jonathan Allen style, the story unfolds little by little, page by page—keeping us guessing right until the end, when we get a BIG, happy surprise.

Little Owl wants to be strong, smart, brave, fearsome and NOT cute. But he is cute, and no one can resist telling him so. Luckily his wise mother comes through and lets her little one know that he is everything he wants to be, and just a little bit adorable too. With appealing art and a universal theme, this picture book is sure to delight young readers everywhere.

Little Owl wants to be strong, smart, brave, fearsome and NOT cute. But he is cute, and no one can resist telling him so. Luckily his wise mother comes through and lets her little one know that he is everything he wants to be, and just a little bit adorable too. With appealing art and a universal theme, this picture book is sure to delight young readers everywhere.

This sweet and cozy winter tale gently teaches children about the natural world around us. Little Yak lives high up in the mountains with his mom, and he's about to see snow for the very first time. He can't wait—but then Little Yak notices that all his friends are busy preparing for winter in their own, special way. Pika is gathering grass to feed him through the cold months, Blue Thrush plans to fly south, and Brown Bear has stored up fat for a long winter's nap. But what about yaks—especially little yaks? This delightful board book, with its satisfying, snuggly ending, is the perfect winter read.

Based on the familiar and much-loved story of the hard-working Little Red Hen who asks her farmyard friends to help her make bread. Open the flaps to reveal the lazy animals who are all far too busy to help Little Red Hen sow and water the seed, or harvest and grind the corn. It's not until she has baked the bread that her friends are keen to help—with eating it! But Little Red Hen has other ideas. The ingenious flaps turn a moral fable into a perfect shared reading experience for very young children.

Take one mischievous monkey, a cast of adorable animals, and bunches of bananas to make them trip, slip, and drop. What have you got? Add just one word of text and energetic, kinetic pictures in jungle-bright colors and even very young kids will quickly be able to enjoy this antic tale all by themselves. No one will resist joining in the refrain BANANA! Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books. His international success is based on his observant wit, appealing art, and child-like sense of fun. I'm Not Cute! (Boxer Books, UK, and Hyperion, USA) was auctioned between 15 U.S. publishers in 2004.