Jonathan Stutzman Books in Order

Thirsty elephant Monty searches for water while drought grips the forest. Sleepy clouds and a greedy crocodile stand in his way in this retelling of an Indian folktale about an elephant and his unusual nose.

Llama eats an enormous pile of cake, then tries to squeeze into his dancing pants. Their disastrous rip creates a black hole, setting off a chain of increasingly absurd events that threatens the entire world.

Tiny T. Rex wants to cheer up his sad friend Pointy with a hug, but his very short arms present a problem. Determined to help, the little dinosaur searches for a way around his limitations.

This picture book celebrates the many shapes and sizes of backsides found among people and animals. Its playful look at a familiar body part also explains how these muscles help with jumping, sitting, and other movements.

A girl shares bread with a pigeon despite a warning about feeding coos. Soon an entire flock follows her through everyday activities, turning a small act of generosity into a problem she must somehow solve.

Llama loves making food and eating it, but dislikes cleaning the resulting mess. He clones his tidy friend Alpaca to do the work, creating a growing population of enthusiastic cleaners whose efforts soon threaten the world.

Feeling his age, Santa asks Christmas magic to make him younger and gets far more than he intended. With Christmas approaching, the elves must prepare a baby Santa to handle the enormous responsibilities of his job.

A family leaves its old house after dark and travels toward a new home. Rhyming words and nighttime images follow the journey, finding wonder in shadows, moonlight, wildlife, and the reassurance of being together.

Tiny T. Rex wants to make a perfect Valentine for his best friend Pointy, but crafting the gift proves difficult. His efforts explore affection, persistence, and the different ways friends can show how much they care.

Tiny T. Rex and Pointy plan a backyard campout, but the darkness brings fears of imaginary creatures. Without their usual night-lights, the friends must work together to find reassurance and face the unfamiliar nighttime world.

A little girl shares games, discoveries, worries, and everyday adventures with her beloved Bear. As childhood gives way to growing up, their changing relationship explores the comfort of a favorite toy and the enduring power of imagination.

Ghost siblings Fitz and Cleo share everyday adventures, from beach outings and baseball to ice cream and stargazing. Eleven short stories follow the contrasting but devoted pair as friendship makes their world more exciting and surprising.

Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy share their tips for a happy Halloween, introducing young readers to the pleasures of trick-or-treating. Their advice also explores giving, friendship, and treats that involve more than collecting candy.

Ghost siblings Fitz and Cleo explore their creative sides through storytelling, music, art, and filmmaking. Ten short adventures follow their experiments, including the challenges of turning an idea into a movie with help from their friends.

Llama wants to eat the delicious doughnut he has already finished, so he invents time-travel pants. Going farther into the past than planned brings another tempting dessert and an owner determined to recover what is theirs.

Vincent the mouse carries a house on his back and sets it down on a grassy hill. As tired, hungry animals arrive, he offers shelter, testing how much room his magical home can make for newcomers.

Three families imagine what their young children’s hands will one day accomplish, from making art and digging to learning through mistakes. This picture book celebrates loving homes and the possibilities that grow as each child discovers the world.

Tiny T. Rex and Pointy enter a talent show hoping to become magicians like their hero, the Amazing Presto. Practicing an ambitious disappearing trick tests their perseverance, while performing before an audience brings an unexpected challenge to their friendship.

Tiny T. Rex arrives for his first school day with a giant backpack, a lucky bow tie, and Pointy nearby. Despite his preparations, mishaps keep occurring, teaching him how friendship can help when things fail to go perfectly.

Missing socks lead children to accuse mischievous Sock Monkeys, but their father dismisses the creatures as imaginary. When a search fails to solve the mystery and one of his own socks disappears, his certainty becomes harder to maintain.

Tiny T. Rex notices that the Easter Bunny brings treats for children while their parents receive nothing. Becoming the Itty-Bitty Bun-Bun, he sets out to make a springtime surprise of his own for the grown-ups he loves.

At the Festival of Stars, Tiny T. Rex searches for the perfect Christmas Eve tree to decorate. Helping his friends leaves fewer trees available, challenging him to discover how kindness and generosity can make his own little star shine.

Tiny T. Rex has his soccer equipment ready, but playing proves harder than he expected. With encouragement from his teammates, he practices dribbling, passing, and shooting, discovering that enjoying the game matters more than getting everything right.