Janosch books in order
German children's writer, illustrator, and novellist
- Born
- 1931
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 8
Janosch has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Thieves and the Raven (1970). The latest is Animal Antics (1982).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Janosch
Start here
The Thieves and the Raven
Janosch's most-read book.
Newest
Animal Antics
Published 1982.
Standalone novels in order
Hey Presto! You're a Bear! (1977)
Oh, Wie Schön Ist Panama
Novellas in order
The Trip to Panama (1978)
Short story collections in order
Animal Antics (1982)
Children's books in order
The Thieves and the Raven (1970)
Not Quite as Grimm (1986)
Other books in order
Johnny Daydream and the Invisible Indian (1974)
The Mouse Sheriff (1974)
About Janosch
Janosch is a German children's author and illustrator.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Janosch FAQ
- How many books has Janosch written?
- Janosch has published 2 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Janosch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Thieves and the Raven.
- What is Janosch's latest book?
- Animal Antics (1982).
- What is Janosch's most famous book?
- The Thieves and the Raven (1970) is Janosch'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.