Books Archives - Jan Dolby

A Broken Crayon

Jamison J. Statema
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN
Publisher
Fall 2025

A Broken Crayon is a heartfelt children’s book with a message that resonates with all ages. Inspired by the hit song from the band Go Fish, it tells the story of a crayon that breaks and believes it’s no longer useful—until an artist sees its beauty and uses it to create something extraordinary.

With lyrical storytelling, this book reminds readers that mistakes, scars, and setbacks don’t define us—they shape us into something even more beautiful. Perfect for families, classrooms, and heartfelt conversations, A Broken Crayon inspires resilience, self-acceptance, and the truth that even in brokenness, we can still shine.

www.gofishresources.com

illustrations of 4 broken crayons skateboarding, surfing, rollerskating and pogo sticking

I Drove My Bed to Grandma’s House

by Jan Dolby

I Drove My Bed To Grandma’s House

Carolyn Huizinga Mills
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
9781770868045
Cormorant Books
Fall 2025

Lexington Samuel Forrester does not like naps. His mom, however, must really like them, because she makes him have a nap every single day. Even if Lex stays awake, he has to stay in bed. That’s the rule.Mom didn’t say anything about staying in his room, though…So Lex decides to drive his bed to Grandma’s house. Grandma never makes him nap; she usually makes him cookies! Joined by a motley collection of forest friends, including a bossy rabbit and two rambunctious chipmunks, Lex sets off on a journey through the wilderness with many unexpected detours. After almost getting lost, being pulled over for traffic violation, and even temporarily losing control of his bed, Lex arrives at Grandma’s feeling rather tired and, well, sleepy. So sleepy that he might just need a nap.

Carolyn Huizinga Mills’s imaginative story, paired with Jan Dolby’s playful illustrations, is a rollicking naptime adventure.

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Digital Red

by Jan Dolby

Burst Your Bubble

by Jan Dolby

Burst Your Bubble

Joyce Grant
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
ISBN 978-1771477123
OwlKids Books
Fall 2025

There are lots of signs that we’re in information bubbles these days. You may be seeing one side of the story–your side. Other people may be in a very different bubble. In fact, each camp may have no idea there are other points of view. They would be very surprised to find that your bubble is so different from theirs, and vice-versa.

It’s time to burst those bubbles! Find out what other people are saying–and let them hear your point of view. Burst Your Bubble! helps you outsmart the algorithms that keep you in your bubble, so you can see more of what’s really happening.

Burst Your Bubble! is in stores November 11, 2025. Pre-order it online today! Illustrated by Jan Dolby and published by Owlkids Books. For ages 8-12 officially … but don’t you want to know how to burst your bubble as well (or help your parents to)?

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Curlilocks and the Three Hares

by Jan Dolby

Curlilocks and the Three Hares

Andew Hacket
Illustrated by Jan Dolby
978-1956378184
Little Press Publishing
2024

Dripping dye, sizzling styles, and excess accessories -just-right?
Curlilocks & the Three Hares is a modern fairy-tale early reader for guaranteed fun.

Everyone far and wide loves Curlilocks’ hair. Everyone except for Curlilocks, who is ready to quit her curls and discover her “just right” ‘do.

With picture day fast approaching, Curlilocks is ready to quit her curls. When she finds the three Hares of the local salon have hopped out, Curlilocks chooses to take her hair into her own hands. Dripping dye, sizzling styles, and excess accessories lead to ‘hair’larious results that leave Curlilocks in a tangle. She will need a curltastic idea to reclaim her mane and her confidence before picture day.

Discussion questions are included to continue the conversation with your young reader.

Children will delight in this modern-day fairy tale twist. Curlilocks & the Three Hares is book two in this engaging and entertaining illustrated early reader series. Be sure to check out Willa the Werewolf (book one) and Digital Red (book three).

Illustrated Early Reader.

Andrew C. Hacket WEBSITE

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