Simon James Books
Jake and the babysitter
By James Simon
Because only someone who does not know Jake would babysit him, his parents call the new neighbor, and Jake has a surprising evening.
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Jake and his cousin Sidney
By James Simon
When Jake tries to give his baby cousin Sidney a bath, a wet disaster ensues.
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Little One Step
By James Simon
As three duckling brothers cross forest and field to return to their mother, the older ones encourage the youngest by teaching him a game that earns him the name of Little One Step.
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My friend Whale
By James Simon
A child's enjoyment of a whale in the sea near his home ceases when the whale is suddenly never seen again. A final page emphasizes the necessity of preserving whales.
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Days Like This
By Simon James Illustrated By Simon James
"Each brief verse has the rhythmic lilt and play with sounds and meaning that so engage young children. . . . But James's illustrations are the best feature of this inviting collection." —...
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Baby brains
By James Simon
Even though the new baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brains is very intelligent, they realize that he is still just a baby.
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Baby Brains Superstar
A musically gifted baby is invited to play the electric guitar at a star-studded rock concert.
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Nurse Clementine
By James Simon
After Clementine Brown receives a first-aid kit for her birthday, she begins to practice her skills on all of her family members except her reckless brother Tommy, who insists he doesn't need a nurse.
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