I'm absolutely thrilled to share this picture
book, written with the wonderful Dylan
Dreyer, Today Show host and meteorologist.
It's a book about feelings and fun (with a
great dose of science)!
A NEW YORK TIMES
BESTSELLER!
Illustrated by the extraordinary Alex Willan!
When Grandpa Max playfully tells Becky that
he's got her nose, she laughs.
But after he leaves, she realizes that,
uh oh, he actually does!
Look! New books! New Books! New books!
Noah the classroom ferret wants to take over the world...and
only a teacher from the Society of Substitutes (and her son
and his friend) can save the day!
Illustrated by the wonderful Alex Lopez!
Come along and see how Misty and her friend Raye
learn that compromise can be a beautiful thing!
WOW! BOOK 2!
Illustrated by the amazing
Stephanie Laberis!
Wow! A Halloween parade at the zoo!
Now available at a bookstore near you!
Hundreds of jokes, riddles, poems and
more to tickle funny bones everywhere!
Now in stores!!!!!
Grandpa hides the afikomen...
but just where is a big mystery!
In stores January 6, 2026!!!!
About alan
As a print and television writer, I've majored in silliness for more than
40 years. During that time, I've written for a whole bunch of Emmy-
nominated TV shows (five years worth of parody songs and other funny
stuff for The Rosie O’Donnell Show), animated series like Pinkalicious,
Taz-Mania, Disney’s Raw Toonage and Goof Troop, several editions of
the Grammy Awards and Tony Awards, Kids Are People Too, a slew of
Nickelodeon projects including Whoopi’s Littleburg, network specials,
game shows, articles for publications including the New York Times
and the New York Daily News, and I've created hundreds of comic
books, trading cards, web videos, and other special projects for kids
and their parents.
But my proudest achievement is the brilliance of Simone, Andrew,
Nathan, and David, the children my wonderful wife Rose and I “co-
authored.” They have taken me to new heights of silliness, and they are
the reason I'm a happy man.
Favorite food: Cantaloupe
Favorite team: New York Mets
Favorite activity: Watching the New York Mets while eating cantaloupe
that’s me!
Take Me Out of the Bathtub was released in 2001. Since then, I've written eight more Silly
Dilly songbooks (all illustrated by David Catrow), plus poetry books, early readers, board
books, picture books, and more.
My brand new books ARE NOW AVAILABLE! They're the first three titles in the Lieographies
series. They’re the absolutely untrue, totally made up, 100% fake life stories of the world’s
greatest heroes: Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart, and Thomas Edison.
Each hilarious book details exactly what didn’t happen to each of these great heroes.
They're designed to make kids laugh, laugh, laugh…and then they can go find out what did
happen. In fact, each book ends with some actual biographical pages to give them a
head start to learning!
I hope you’ll get a chance to check out these uniquely different, truly funny books--
featuring awesome illustrations by Tracy Hill.
My books
“Alan Katz’s Lieographies series is sure to provide a lot of laughs for young readers. The books will also introduce them to some very important historical figures, while encouraging them to find out more. Reading, laughing, and learning—what’s better than that?”
― Marc Summers, Host and Executive Producer of Nickelodeon's "Double Dare"
“Lieographies are the funniest books I’ve read since Dan Gutman’s My Weird School series.”
― Dan Gutman
Read one, read ‘em all. Then read ‘em again!
The books have received considerable praise, and happily, from some wonderful people:
The first Silly Dilly book in the series, including Stinky Stinky Diaper Change, the Food Fight song, and more. Kids have been singing these songs since 2001!
My first middle grade chapter book--based on the real-life adventures of my real-life twin sons Nathan and David.
Fascinating facts about great scientists and top achievers...
plus lots of laughs.
Twelve profiles of technological geniuses...plus a whole bunch of humor.
Michael tells mom about his day...and learns that there are some words he shouldn't say.
Fourteen more Silly Dilly songs! Keep singing, keep laughing!
A collection of 100 poems, illustrated
by the amazing Ed Koren. BONUS
PAGES SHARE INSIGHTS INTO BEING A WRITER.
A book of Silly Dilly Songs to sing throughout the holiday season...
including Twim the Twee and Something in My Brother's Underpants.
RICKY JUST MIGHT BE THE FUNNIEST
KID IN THE WORLD. BUT IN EVERY STORY,
HE LEARNS THAT SOMETIMES
YOU HAVE TO PUT THE JOKES AWAY.
A lot of kids, teachers, librarians and parents ask if I can come to their schools and share
the joys of reading and writing...and sing...and talk about being creative...and discuss how
books are made...and inspire everyone to get busy reading and writing and writing and
reading! And reading. And writing. And the answer is: yes I can.
I'm ready and willing to visit your school. Or, let’s plan a virtual visit via your favorite
platform (you’ll get my full multimedia presentation, and I’ll be glad to send you signed and
personalized bookplates--if you want to sell books).
Write to me about setting up a visit…or about anything you’d like to share…at
alankatzbooks@aol.com. I hope to hear from you soon!
School Visits
Ordering Books
Independent bookstores are the best, best, best, best place to buy my books.
Click below to find an independent bookstore near you.
Oh, Wowie Wow Wow! Look!
REALLY STUPID STORIES FOR REALLY SMART KIDS
20 ridiculously funny short stories for kids who love to laugh!
Pick it up wherever you buy books!