Books by Matt Novak

5 books · Ages 2–11

Known for the Jazzbo series, Matt Novak writes picture books and middle grade for ages 2–11, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, resilience & perseverance, being different.

Series

Jazzbo Goes to School
Jazzbo & Googy
Jazzbo
2 books · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of No Zombies Allowed
No Zombies Allowed
Matt Novak
Two witches planning a party learn that excluding their monster friends isn't nearly as fun as including everyone in the
Ages 4–11
Cover of Too Many Bunnies
Too Many Bunnies
Matt Novak
For families experiencing the lively chaos of a big, growing household, or for children learning about numbers, conseque
Ages 2–6
Cover of The Everything Machine
The Everything Machine
Matt Novak
The Quirkians live an easy life, never needing to leave bed thanks to their amazing Everything Machine. But when it sudd
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
Too Many Bunnies
Ages 4–7
5 books
Jazzbo Goes to School
Jazzbo & Googy
No Zombies Allowed
Ages 8–11
4 books
Jazzbo Goes to School
Jazzbo & Googy
No Zombies Allowed

Common Themes

Joy & GratitudeResilience & PerseveranceBeing DifferentSelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingMaking FriendsFriendship & SocialAnxiety & Worry

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