1) PAINTER AND UGLY Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I stayed with a family in North Pole, Alaska, that had two children participating in the Jr. Iditarod. I helped feed the dogs and even mushed the dogs. A dog named Painter became my favorite. He was a nice dog but his best friend, a dog named Ugly (no kidding!) had been sold to another team. I began to wonder- what would happen if Painter and Ugly were both racing in the Jr. Iditarod, but on different teams? Would they try to get back together? Philomel Books release date: January 20, 2011
	2) LITTLE DEVILS Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake While living in Australia for two years, I asked my readers what marsupial they would like me to make a book about. Tasmanian Devils won! So I went down to Tasmania (several times) and moved into a fishing shack on the rugged coast of Marrawah- and watched, wrote, and drew about the amazing Tasmanian Devils I saw in the wild! Philomel Books Fall 2009
	3) SWIFT Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I lived with a homesteading family in Alaska and this book came out of my adventure there. Philomel Books Fall 2007
	4) CAROUSEL CAT Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I drew most of this book standing on the old boardwalk at Asbury Park, N.J. This is one of my favorite books, both to read and to look at. Philomel Books Spring 2005
	5) SANTA PAWS: THE PICTURE BOOK Written by Ellen Emerson White Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I liked painting the scene in the beginning with the dog poking around the garbage cans- old fish bones, half eaten pizza and a cat food can...what could be more fun to paint! Cartwheel/Scholastic Publishers Fall 2003
	6) TOGO Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake What can I say? TOGO has been a great friend of a book, making me many friends and winning six children's choice awards. Best of all, it is the story of a real Alaskan Hero dog. Philomel Books Fall 2002
	7) FLEDGLING Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake There's a first time for everything- and for every creature on earth. Philomel Books 2000
	8) YUDONSI A TALE FROM THE CANYONS Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake To find this story, I hiked into the Grand Canyon with two broken toes and lived in a tent on Native American land. A very special book made in a very spiritual place. Philomel Books 1999
	9) THE ANGEL OF MILL STREET Written by Frances Ward Weller Illustrated by Robert J. Blake Frances Ward Weller puts her whole heart and soul into everything she writes. Her story is a true classic. Philomel Books 1998
	10) AKIAK Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake Akiak is like me- she never gives up. Philomel books 1997
	11) MISSISSIPPI MUD Written by Ann Turner Illustrated by Robert J. Blake My son and I spent a rugged, rugged week on the Oregon Trail for this one. We rode horses all day, everyday. HarperCollins Books 1997
	12) SPRAY Written and illustrated by Robert J. Blake Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone. Ten years later he put his things aboard his craft Spray, sailed out of Martha's Vineyard and was never seen again. Imagine if a boy found him. Philomel Books 1996
	13) MAGGIE AND SILKY AND JOE Written by Amy Ehrlich Illustrated by Robert J. Blake A very well written story by a great writer. Viking Books 1994
	14) DOG Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake While traveling and painting around Ireland I befriended an old man described by some as a hermit. He told me that his dog had no name. But since he kept calling it "Dog", I told him that must be the animal's name. He disagreed. This book is very special to me. Philomel Books 1994 Available in paperback
	15) RAINFLOWERS* Written by Ann Turner Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I painted this from life in Long Valley, New Jersey. There are still some beautiful farms in that state. HarperCollins Books 1992
	16)THE PERFECT SPOT Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake Dad learns to "chill out." This is the first book I wrote that achieved critical acclaim and maybe my all time favorite. Philomel Books 1992 Available in paperback and hardbound
	17)FINDING FOXES* Written by Alison Blyler Illustrated by Robert J. Blake There are over 600 foxes hidden in the paintings in this book. It took longer to make this book than any other. Philomel Books 1991
	18) RIPTIDE Written by Frances Ward Weller Illustrated by Robert J. Blake My first big, award winning book. Many thanks to Frances Ward Weller for an exceptional story! Philomel Books 1990
	19) THE BABY UNICORN* Written by Jean and Claudio Marzollo Illustrated by Robert J. Blake This book has sold over 400,000 copies! Scholastic Publishers 1987
	20) ALL AROUND THE TOWN* Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake This is the first book that I both wrote and illustrated. Modern Publishers 1987
	21)BOBBY THE CIRCUS BEAR* Written by Barbara Mariconda Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I not only painted the pictures, but I designed the stuffed bear that came with the book. Ideals Publishers 1986
	22)THE VELVETEEN RABBIT* Written by Margery Williams Illustrated by Robert J. Blake This is a very hard book to find. It is far from my favorite, but I learned a lot in making it. I designed the stuffed toy, too. Ideals Publishers 1985
	23)THE CARE BEARS AND THE NEW BABY* Written by Peggy Kahn Illustrated by Robert Blake The artist that was supposed to do this broke her arm. They needed someone else to do it fast. So I got my second picture book job. Not the book I wanted to do, but I learned from it. Random House 1983
	24) THE SPIDERS DANCE* Written by Joanne Ryder Illustrated by Robert J. Blake I wrote a story and made some pictures about a spider. The editor liked the art but not the words. "Would you illustrate it if someone else wrote a story?" she asked. "Sure!" And I was lucky enough to get Joanne Ryder as the author! Harper & Row 1981

* out of print