Books

September 21, 2010in Books

The WondLa Trilogy

Tony's middle-grade illustrated novels blend his love of classic fairy tales and science fiction. Read more

Book: The Search For WondLa
Published: September 21, 2010
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 496 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

October 6, 2009in Books

Adventure of Meno!

Tony's first team up with his talented wife, Angela, was this silly series of books about a space elf, a gassy jellyfish and a wish-granting sprite. Read more

Book: Adventure of Meno, BOOK 1: Big Fun!
Published: October 6, 2009
Ages: 2 to 4
Hardcover: 48 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi & Angela DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

August 5, 2008in Books

Kenny & the Dragon

A bestselling retelling of Kenneth Grahame's short story, "The Reluctant Dragon" marked Tony's first solo venture as a middle-grade novelist. Read more

Book: Kenny and the Dragon
Published: August 5, 2008
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 160 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

September 18, 2007in Books

Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles

Fairy mayhem continues in hot and humid Florida in the second story of the Spiderwick series. Read more

Book: Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, BOOK1: The Nixie's Song
Published: September 18, 2007
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 192 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

December 26, 2006in Books

Care & Feeding of Sprites

Expanding on traditional folklore, Tony and Holly created The International Sprite League and a handbook on rearing these tricksy fairies. Read more

Book: Care & Feeding of Sprites
Published: December 26, 2006
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 48 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

September 12, 2006in Books

G is for One Gzonk!

A nonsensical alphabet book that derails like an old Muppet Show skit, Gzonk is also Tony's valentine to heroes Dr. Seuss and Edward Lear – both of whom he dedicated it to. Read more

Book: G is for One Gzonk!
Published: September 12, 2006
Ages: 4 to 8
Hardcover: 80 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

October 25, 2005in Books

Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You

The bestselling centerpiece of the Spiderwick series is a tour de force of Tony's illustration and book design. Read more

Book: Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
Published: October 25, 2005
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 122 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

May 1, 2003in Books

The Spiderwick Chronicles

Tony and Holly Black's bestselling series about fairies, trolls and goblins went on to sell millions of copies worldwide and led to a feature film from Paramount Pictures in 2008. Read more

Book: The Spiderwick Chronicles, BOOK 1: The Field Guide
Published: May 1, 2003
Ages: 9 to 12
Hardcover: 128 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi & Holly Black
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

October 1, 2002in Books

The Spider & The Fly

Tony's third picture book became his first New York Times bestseller and was awarded a Caldecott Honor. Read more

Book: The Spider & The Fly
Published: October 1, 2002
Ages: 4 to 8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Author: Mary Howitt
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

September 1, 2001in Books

Alien & Possum

Early in his publishing career, Tony teamed with author Tony Johnston to illustrate this pair of Beginner-Reader books. Read more

Book: Alien & Possum: Friends No Matter What
Published: September 1, 2001
Ages: 4 to 8
Hardcover: 48 pages
Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

April 1, 2001in Books

Ted

Ted was inspired by an entry in a silly alphabet book Tony was developing back in 1998. To this day, it is one of his favorite books. Read more

Book: Ted
Published: April 1, 2001
Ages: 4 to 8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

April 1, 2000in Books

Jimmy Zangwow's out-of-this-world Moon Pie Adventure

Tony's first book for children was, appropriately, about a boy rocketing up into the stratosphere. Read more

Book: Jimmy Zangwow's out-of-this-world Moon Pie Adventure
Published: April 1, 2000
Ages: 5 to 8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers