An accomplished children's book author and illustrator, Kelly's books have been published by worldwide leading publishing houses—including Disney Hyperion, Penguin Books and Random House—and were translated in 16 languages, earning starred reviews and countless awards. Kelly's books have been consistently selected by the Society of Illustrators for its Original Art show, and feature on best books of the year lists by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, People Magazine and The New York Times. She has notably illustrated stories written by award-winning authors such as Richard Peck, Dave Eggers, Linda Sue Park, J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen and Beatrix Potter. Her 48th, 49th and 50th books were published in 2023.


BOOKS
  • 2025 - Bulldozer and Friends Vol 1: Bulldozer's Big Rescue (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2023 - Ginny Off the Map (Illustrator, written by Caroline Hickey)
  • 2023 - Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt (Illustrator, written by Jamie Michalak)
  • 2021 - Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter (Illustrator, written by Jamie Michalak)
  • 2021 - Happily for Now (Illustrator, written by Kelly Jones)
  • 2021 - Faraway Things (Illustrator, written by Dave Eggers)
  • 2020 - Together We Grow (Illustrator, written by Susan Vaught)
  • 2020 - A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2019 - All the Greys on Greene Street (Illustrator, written by Laura Tucker)
  • 2019 - Marvin & James Save the Day and Elaine Helps! (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2018 - A Festival of Ghosts (Illustrator, written by William Alexander)
  • 2018 - The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 4: The Case of the Perilous Palace (Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
  • 2017 - A Properly Unhaunted Place (Illustrator, written by William Alexander)
  • 2017 - Trouble at School for Marvin & James (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2017 - The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 3: The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals (Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
  • 2016 - Anton and Cecil: Cats Aloft (Illustrator, written by Lisa and Valerie Martin)
  • 2016 - The Slowest Book Ever (Illustrator, written by April Pulley Sayre)
  • 2016 - The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 2: The Case of the Girl in Grey (Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
  • 2016 - The Door by the Staircase (Illustrator, written by Katherine Marsh)
  • 2015 - James to the Rescue (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2015 - Anton and Cecil: Cats on Track (Illustrator, written by Lisa and Valerie Martin)
  • 2015 - The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 1: The Case of the Missing Moonstone (Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
  • 2014 - Flying Tizzy (Illustrator, written by Lindsey S. Craig)
  • 2014 - The Miniature World of Marvin and James (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2013 - Anton and Cecil: Cats at Sea (Illustrator, written by Lisa and Valerie Martin)
  • 2013 - Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters (Illustrator, written by Jane Yolen)
  • 2013 - The Mouse With The Question Mark Tail (Illustrator, written by Richard Peck)
  • 2013 - Face Bug (Illustrator, written by J. Patrick Lewis, photographs by Fred Siskind)
  • 2012 - Behind the Bookcase (Illustrator, written by Mark Steensland)
  • 2012 - The Scorpions of Zahir (Illustrator, written by Christine Brodien-Jones)
  • 2012 - Alex and the Amazing Time Machine (Illustrator, written by Rich Cohen)
  • 2011 - Secrets At Sea (Illustrator, written by Richard Peck)
  • 2011 - Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters (Illustrator, written by Jane Yolen)
  • 2011 - The Unicorn's Tale (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4) (Illustrator, written by R. L. LaFevers)
  • 2010 - Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?) (Co-illustrated with Antoine Revoy, written by Robert D. San Souci)
  • 2010 - The Wyverns' Treasure (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 3) (Illustrator, written by R. L. LaFevers)
  • 2010 - The Basilisk's Lair (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 2) (Illustrator, written by R. L. LaFevers)
  • 2009 - Flight of the Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 1) (Illustrator, written by R. L. LaFevers)
  • 2009 - Over At The Castle (Illustrator, written by Boni Ashburn)
  • 2009 - The Peach Boy (Illustrator, written by Alex Frith)
  • 2009 - Brand-New Baby Blues (Illustrator, written by Kathi Appelt)
  • 2008 - Hush, Little Dragon (Illustrator, written by Boni Ashburn)
  • 2008 - Masterpiece (Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
  • 2007 - Gallop-O-Gallop (Illustrator, written by Sandra Alonzo)
  • 2007 - Fiona's Luck (Illustrator, written by Teresa Bateman)
  • 2005 - Good Babies (Illustrator, written by Tim Myers)
  • 2004 - Dancing Matilda (Illustrator, written by Sarah Hager)
  • 2003 - Loony Little (Illustrator, written by Dianna Hutts Aston)
  • 2002 - A Place To Grow (Illustrator, written by Stephanie Bloom)
  • 2002 - The Boll Weevil Ball (Author and Illustrator)
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