Janell Cannon books in order

American artist, children's illustrator and writer

Born
1957
Country
United States
Books
6

Janell Cannon has published 1 novel and 5 children's books, beginning with Stellaluna (1990). The latest is Little Yau (2002).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Janell Cannon

Standalone novels in order

  1. Little Yau (2002)

Children's books in order

  1. Stellaluna (1990)

    47 pages★ 4.5 (158 ratings)

  2. Trupp (1995)

    48 pages

  3. Verdi (1997)

    48 pages★ 4.9 (8 ratings)

  4. Crickwing (2000)

    48 pages

  5. Pinduli (2004)

    48 pages

About Janell Cannon

Janell Cannon is an American children's author and illustrator. Her first book, Stellaluna (1993), about a baby fruit bat, has been included in the National Education Association and School Library Journal's list of 100 best children's books of all time. Stellaluna has been translated into 30 languages.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Janell Cannon FAQ

How many books has Janell Cannon written?
Janell Cannon has published 1 novel and 5 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Janell Cannon's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Stellaluna.
What is Janell Cannon's latest book?
Little Yau (2002).
What is Janell Cannon's most famous book?
Stellaluna (1990) is Janell Cannon's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.