Books by Ron Barrett
SUPERHERO JOE AND THE CREATURE NEXT DOOR by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman
Kirkus Star
by Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, illustrated by Ron Barrett
Released: Sept. 10, 2013
"For anyone who has an interior superhero. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Joe marshals superhero skills and gadgets inspired by his comic books to combat the titular creature next door. Read full book review >
GRANDPA'S CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS COOKBOOK by Judi Barrett
by Judi Barrett, illustrated by Ron Barrett
Released: Aug. 27, 2013
"Keep handy for that gloomy day when a "Spaghetti Twister with a Tomato Tornado" might blow in or as an amusing how-to title to help children discover the possible satisfying results that can come when following directions. (Cookbook. 5-8)"
Old and new fans of the classic tale of food delivered three times a day by the weather can tie on an apron, sharpen their culinary skills and dig in to 25 recipes inspired by the beloved book. Read full book review >
THE MARSHMALLOW INCIDENT by Judi Barrett
by Judi Barrett, illustrated by Ron Barrett
FICTION
Released: Aug. 1, 2009

Timed to coincide with the release of the film of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, this unrelated tale from the Barretts is a wan fable about Getting Along, enlivened with a little pale silliness. Read full book review >

PICKLES TO PITTSBURGH by Judi Barrett
by Judi Barrett, illustrated by Ron Barrett, Judi Barrett
FAMILY AND GROWING UP
Released: Oct. 1, 1997

From the creators of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (1978) comes another bizarre food tale. Read full book review >