Jon Agee

Jon Agee

  • 4 stars across 10 books
Jon Agee is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including ALA Notable Books Terrific , Milo's Hat Trick , The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau , and of course the original edition of Little Santa . He is also the creator of a series of popular wordplay books, including the IRA-CBC Children's Choice book of palindromes, Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Jon grew up along the Hudson River in Nyack, New York, and went to college at The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City, where he studied painting and filmmaking. Now a full-time author, he lives in San Francisco with his wife, Audrey, and their Havanese puppy, Charlotte.
3rd October 2019

The Wall in the Middle of the Book

Sunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week;There's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero-a young knight-is ... MoreThe Wall in the Middle of the Book

(7 reviews) Review
6th October 2022

My Rhinoceros

A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he... MoreMy Rhinoceros

(2 reviews) Review
9th November 2021

Otto: A Palindrama

(1 review) Review
16th July 2015

Life on Mars

Twelve-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers comes from a family of stargazers and his quest to find life on other plane... MoreLife on Mars

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1st April 2010

Sitting in My Box

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7th February 2019

The Wall in the Middle of the Book

Sunday Times Culture Magazine Book of the Week;There's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero-a young knight-is ... MoreThe Wall in the Middle of the Book

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3rd July 2025

George and Lenny Are Always Together

This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends--until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for all ages.George a... MoreGeorge and Lenny Are Always Together

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1st February 2020

Lion Lessons

'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash c... MoreLion Lessons

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1st September 2020

It's Only Stanley

'The Wimbledons were sleeping. It was very, very late, When Wilma heard a spooky sound, Which made her sit up straight. ... MoreIt's Only Stanley

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4th February 2021

The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau

"Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But... MoreThe Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau

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