How many books has Ezra Jack Keats written?

Ezra Jack Keats published 2 novels and 25 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Ezra Jack Keats's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Snowy Day.

What is Ezra Jack Keats's last book?

Regards to the Man in the Moon (1981).

What is Ezra Jack Keats's most famous book?

The Snowy Day (1962) is Ezra Jack Keats's most widely read book.

Ezra Jack Keats books in order

American children's writer and illustrator

Lived: 1916–1983
Country: United States
Books: 27

Children's books

Ezra Jack Keats published 2 novels and 25 children's books, beginning with My Dog Is Lost (1960). The best-known is The Snowy Day (1962).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ezra Jack Keats

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The Snowy Day
Ezra Jack Keats's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

John Henry, an American Legend (1965)
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Regards to the Man in the Moon (1981)
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Children's books in order

My Dog Is Lost (1960)
40 pages
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Over in the Meadow (1960)
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The Snowy Day (1962)
★ 4.3 (20 ratings)
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Tía María's Garden (1963)
47 pages
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Silba Por Willie (1964)
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John Henry (1965)
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God Is in the Mountain (1966)
44 pages
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Peter's Chair (1967)
★ 4.5 (6 ratings)
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A Letter to Amy (1968)
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The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
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Goggles! (1969)
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Hi, Cat! (1970)
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Apt. 3 (1971)
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Jennie's Hat! (1971)
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Pet Show! (1972)
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Skates! (1973)
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Dreams (1974)
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Kitten for a Day (1974)
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Louie (1975)
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The Trip (1978)
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Maggie and the Pirates (1979)
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Louie's Search (1980)
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Clementina's Cactus (1982)
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One Red Sun (1998)
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neighborhood (2002)
126 pages
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About Ezra Jack Keats

Ezra Jack Keats was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for The Snowy Day, which won the 1963 Caldecott Medal and is considered one of the most important American books of the 20th century. He wrote 22 books and illustrated at least 70 more in his signature collage art style. Keats is known for introducing multiculturalism into mainstream American children's literature. Keats' works have been translated into some 20 languages, including Japanese, French, Danish, Norwegian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, German, Swedish, Thai, Chinese, and Korean.

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Ezra Jack Keats FAQ

How many books has Ezra Jack Keats written?: Ezra Jack Keats published 2 novels and 25 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ezra Jack Keats's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Snowy Day.
What is Ezra Jack Keats's last book?: Regards to the Man in the Moon (1981).
What is Ezra Jack Keats's most famous book?: The Snowy Day (1962) is Ezra Jack Keats's most widely read book.