The catalog

Every title currently in print.

Twenty-two hardcover picture books, all printed in Texas, all available to order directly from the press or through your favorite independent bookstore.

The Lantern Keeper

The Lantern Keeper

by Mira Halverson
$24 · Hardcover

A bedtime fable about the small girl whose job is to walk the harbor and light the lanterns, one by one, before the boats come home.

Owl in the Pecan Tree

Owl in the Pecan Tree

by Theo Albright
$22 · Hardcover

A quiet Houston-set story about waiting, watching, and the patience of an old owl.

Bramble & The Quiet Hour

Bramble & The Quiet Hour

by Lou Pemberton
$26 · Hardcover

Our flagship character returns in a story about the hour between supper and sleep.

A Map for Small Travelers

A Map for Small Travelers

by Ines Cortez
$24 · Hardcover

A bilingual (English/Spanish) picture book about the maps children make of their own neighborhoods.

The Bread That Walked

The Bread That Walked

by Jonah Pell
$22 · Hardcover

A funny, slightly absurd story about a loaf of bread, a hungry dog, and a long Tuesday afternoon.

Halfway to the Sea

Halfway to the Sea

by Mira Halverson
$24 · Hardcover

A gentle story about a grandfather, a granddaughter, and a road trip that doesn't quite reach the coast.

Field Notes for Beginners

Field Notes for Beginners

by Theo Albright
$26 · Hardcover

An illustrated guide for children who want to look closely at the world: birds, leaves, weather, light.

The Last Page

The Last Page

by Lou Pemberton
$22 · Hardcover

A book about the strange, hopeful sadness of finishing a good story.

Looking for a title we no longer have in print? Email client@bob-books.com — we occasionally have copies in our office archive.

For trade buyers

Bookstores, schools, libraries

We work directly with independent bookstores, school libraries, and public library systems across the United States. Standard trade terms apply: 45 percent discount, returnable, net 60. We ship from our warehouse in Houston within two business days of order. Email client@bob-books.com with your store or institution name and we'll set up an account.