Picture books in order

Anne Tyler's picture books include Tumble Tower and Timothy Tugbottom Says No!, stories for younger readers published in 1993 and 2005.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Tumble Tower 1993 Anne Tyler Buy
2 Timothy Tugbottom Says No! 2005 Anne Tyler Buy

Anne Tyler wrote two picture books in collaboration with her daughter Mitra Modarressi, who provided the illustrations. Tumble Tower, published in 1993, and Timothy Tugbottom Says No!, from 2005, are lighthearted stories for young children.

These books are a departure from Tyler’s adult fiction but carry the same warmth and eye for character, scaled down for a younger audience. They are collector’s items for dedicated Tyler fans and charming reads on their own.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are two books in the Picture series, published between 1993 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Tumble Tower, published in 1993.

Did Anne Tyler write children's books?

Yes, Anne Tyler wrote two picture books for children: Tumble Tower (1993) and Timothy Tugbottom Says No! (2005). Both were illustrated by her daughter Mitra Modarressi and show a playful side of Tyler’s writing.

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