Books by Jack Prelutsky

33 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the Nightmares and Poems to Trouble Your Sleep series, Jack Prelutsky writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 27 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, creativity & imagination.

Series

Nightmares Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
Nightmares
1 book · Ages 7–12
The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight
Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
1 book · Ages 6–10
It's Thanksgiving
It's Valentine's Day
It's Holiday Time
2 books · Ages 4–11
For Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone
For Laughing Out Louder: More Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone
For Laughing Out Loud
2 books · Ages 5–12

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of It's Raining Pigs & Noodles
It's Raining Pigs & Noodles
Jack Prelutsky
For children who delight in the wonderfully weird and laugh-out-loud funny, this poetry collection offers a whimsical es
Ages 6–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Poems of A. Nonny Mouse
Ages 4–7
33 books
Nightmares Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
The Terrible Tiger
The Snopp on the Sidewalk
Ages 8–11
32 books
Nightmares Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
The Terrible Tiger
The Snopp on the Sidewalk
Ages 12–18
3 books
Nightmares Poems to Trouble Your Sleep
For Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone
It's Raining Pigs & Noodles

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderCreativity & ImaginationHumorAnimalsMonstersFantasy & MagicFamily & Siblings

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