Books by Doreen Cronin

Portrait of Doreen Cronin

Doreen Cronin is a celebrated author of witty and imaginative picture books that delight both children and adults. Her stories often pair clever humour with a touch of mischief, creating worlds where animals talk, type, and take charge in the most unexpected ways. With a gift for crisp storytelling and rhythm, she captures the playful chaos of childhood while keeping a warm, reassuring tone throughout.

Working frequently with illustrator Betsy Lewin, Cronin has produced modern classics that have become staples in classrooms and bedtime reading alike. Her books balance fun and gentle lessons about cooperation, problem‑solving, and friendship, making them perfect for young readers discovering the joy of stories for the first time.

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  • Click Clack Moo  Cows That Type

    Simon & Schuster Click Clack Moo Cows That Type

    20 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Farmer Brown starts to receive typed notes from his cows demanding electric blankets, his problems are only just beginning...

    20 in stock

    £7.59

  • Duck for President Click Clack Book

    Simon & Schuster Duck for President Click Clack Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

    5 in stock

    £17.99

  • Into the Wild

    Atheneum Books Into the Wild

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £8.53

  • Diary of a Worm

    HarperCollins Diary of a Worm

    3 in stock

    Book Synopsis#1 New York Times Bestseller!This hilarious picture book from the bestselling, acclaimed author-illustrator team of Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss tells the adventures of a worm through his daily diary entries.This is the diary of a worm. This worm lives with his parents, plays with his friends, and even goes to school. But unlike you or me, he never has to take a bath, he gets to eat his homework, and because he doesn''t have legs, he just can''t do the hokey pokey—no matter how hard he tries.Read the other books in the series: Diary of a Fly and Diary of a Spider!

    3 in stock

    £16.19

  • Mama in the Moon

    Penguin Young Readers Mama in the Moon

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £15.19

  • Simon and Schuster Click Clack Moo Cows That Type

    SIMON & SCHUSTER BOOKS YOU Simon and Schuster Click Clack Moo Cows That Type

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisFarmer Brown thinks it's odd when he hears typing sounds coming from the barn. But his troubles really begin when his cows start leaving him notes. First they demand better working conditions, then they stage a strike. Cronin's understated text and Lewin's expressive illustrations make the most of this hilarious situation. Full-color illustrations.

    7 in stock

    £14.81

  • Click Clack Moo

    Simon & Schuster Click Clack Moo

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £9.54

  • The Chicken Squad

    The Chicken Squad

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.53

  • The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

    Atheneum Books The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Dark Shadows

    Atheneum Books Dark Shadows

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • Lawrence  Sophia Big  Bold

    Penguin Young Readers Lawrence Sophia Big Bold

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It''s a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm.Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and fast (sort of). But then one day, another kid appears?and Lawrence is excited about new adventures with this new friend. Sophia . . . is not. And she misses Lawrence while he?s bike-riding and shipbuilding with the other boy. Well, Sophia can build something too! She doesn?t need Lawrence to be big and bold, does she?As they did in their first book about this lovable duo, acclaimed creators Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin share universal truths of childhood with a perfect mix of humor and warmth. Friendship triangles have never been so endearing.

    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • CLICK CLACK MOO COWS THAPA

    SIMON & SCHUSTER CLICK CLACK MOO COWS THAPA

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £7.44

  • Diary of a Worm Teachers Pet I Can Read. Level 1

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Diary of a Worm Teachers Pet I Can Read. Level 1

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Diary of a Worm Nat the Gnat

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Diary of a Worm Nat the Gnat

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more!This Level 1 I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Trade Review"Readers will delight in the antics of Worm... a welcome addition to beginning-to-read collections and young fans of these three pals." -- School Library Journal, Diary of a Worm: Teacher's Pet

    10 in stock

    £6.42

  • Diary of a Worm Nat the Gnat

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Diary of a Worm Nat the Gnat

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWorm is thrilled when it''s his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat''s tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more!This Level 1 I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Lawrence  Sophia

    Penguin Young Readers Lawrence Sophia

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisBy the author of Click, Clack, Moo and the illustrator of The Lost House, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.Lawrence stays close to home because “out there” is too big and loud. Sophia stays high up in the tree branches because “down there” is too dark and dangerous. When they meet and become friends, they find ways to enjoy each other’s company without leaving their own safe spots . . . until a storm comes, and both are so worried about the other that they are finally able to take a huge, scary leap into the unknown. Together they feel brave, and the future is suddenly a lot more interesting. Trade Review"A friendship slowly develops, with the duo finding clever ways of sharing activities without either of them moving beyond their respective comfort zone—complemented by very funny art . . . a tale that quietly applauds both the efforts and the rewards of friendship building and risk-takin. Read it and smile." —Kirkus"In a lightly rib-tickling examination of fright and friendship, Doreen Cronin suggests that shared perspectives and accountable friends represent a promising path to wider vistas." —Publisher's Weekly"Young readers will find this book highly approachable, and they will likewise enjoy examining the detailed illustrations. The images frequentlysay more than the words do, with subtle humor and occasionally interwoven between the words and the pictures, enhancing the appeal of the book.This enjoyable story of two unlikely friends whomake each other brave is a good addition to library collections." —School Library Journal"Doreen Cronin offers a charming story that will resonate with children who are shy or anxious around unfamiliar people and places. Written with simplicity and sensitivity, the well-structured story reads aloud well. The delicate illustrations, created with poster paint, suit the quiet tone of this satisfying picture book."—Booklist

    2 in stock

    £14.39

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