Peter H. Reynolds books

Complete list of all Peter H. Reynolds books in order, including the Creatrilogy (The Dot, Ish, Sky Color) and his many other children's picture books.

Children’s Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Fizz & Martina in the Incredible Not-For-Profit Pet Resort Mystery 1993 Buy
The North Star 1997 Buy
Sydney’s Star 2001 Buy
So Few of Me 2006 Buy
The Best Kid in the World 2006 Buy
My Very Big Little World 2006 Buy
Rose’s Garden 2009 Buy
I’m Here 2011 Buy
The Smallest Gift of Christmas 2013 Buy
Little Bad Wolf 2013 Buy
Going Places 2014 Buy
Playing from the Heart 2016 Buy
Happy Dreamer 2017 Buy
The Word Collector 2018 Buy
Say Something 2019 Buy
Be You! 2020 Buy
Make Your Mark Gallery 2020 Buy
Little Happy Dreamer 2020 Buy
Our Table 2021 Buy
Love You by Heart 2021 Buy
All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow! 2023 Buy

Creatrilogy Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Dot 2003 Buy
Ish 2004 Buy
Sky Color 2012 Buy

Peter H. Reynolds has built a career around picture books that encourage children to express themselves and embrace their creativity. His most famous work, The Dot, tells the story of a frustrated student who thinks she can’t draw until her teacher asks her to simply make a mark on the page. That book, along with Ish and Sky Color, forms the Creatrilogy — three connected stories about finding and trusting your creative voice.

Beyond the Creatrilogy, Reynolds has written and illustrated dozens of picture books exploring themes of kindness, self-acceptance, and imagination. The Word Collector follows a boy who gathers words instead of stamps or coins, while Say Something encourages readers to speak up and share their ideas. His illustration style — loose, watercolor-based line drawings — has become instantly recognizable in children’s publishing. Reynolds also co-founded FableVision, an educational media company, extending his focus on creativity and learning beyond the printed page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Peter H. Reynolds written?

Peter H. Reynolds has written 24 books across two series.

What was Peter H. Reynolds's first book?

Peter H. Reynolds’s first book is Fizz & Martina in the Incredible Not-For-Profit Pet Resort Mystery, published in 1993.

What is Peter H. Reynolds best known for?

Peter H. Reynolds is best known for The Dot (2003), a picture book about a girl who discovers her creativity after a teacher encourages her to “just make a mark and see where it takes you.” The book launched International Dot Day, celebrated annually on September 15th in schools worldwide.

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