ABOUT

Pierre Collet-Derby is an illustrator, author, animator and character designer currently based in Kingston, Ontario.​

Born and raised in France, Pierre spent most of his childhood doodling (particularly during math class) and always knew he would grow up to make his living as an artist. When he’s not working with the beloved characters of Sesame Street or making books for children, Pierre loves playing jazz on his clarinet.

His clients include Sesame Workshop, Candlewick Press, Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Marble Press and Highlights Magazine. Pierre’s debut author/illustrated picture book, Barnaby Never Forgets, was released in July 2017 and won the 2019 Blue Spruce Award. He also illustrated the Bossy Flossie series written by Sheila Greenwald, One-osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman and My Big Embarrassing Elephant by Angie Lucas.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY (updated February 2023)

My Big Embarrassing Elephant - written by Angie Lucas and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Marble Press, 2023)

One-osaurus, Two-osaurus - written by Kim Norman and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Candlewick Press, 2021)​
• Kirkus starred review ★
• Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
• 2022 Firefly Award Nominee

우리는친구 (We are Friends)* - illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Little Korea, 2021)

친구가뭘까 (What is a Friend)* - illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Little Korea, 2021)

Welcome to Octopus Restaurant* - illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Booksdal, 2020)

Monty's Underwear* - illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Booksdal, 2020)

알라딘과 요술 램프 (Aladdin and the Magic Lamp)* - written by Sesil Kim and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Doodoo Story, 2020)

조금씩 전전히 (Little by Little)* - written by Jeongeun Choi and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (ST Unitas, 2019)

큰소리로또박또박 (Shout)* - written by Sesil Kim and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Doodoo Story, 2018)

Barnaby Never Forgets - written and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Candlewick Press, 2017)
• 2019 Blue Spruce Award Winner

Bossy Flossie: Biz Whiz #1 - written by Sheila Greenwald and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Penguin Workshop, 2017)

Bossy Flossie: The Secret to Success #2 - written by Sheila Greenwald and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Penguin Workshop, 2017)

Goodnight Selfie - written by Scott Menchin and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Candlewick Press, 2015)

The Story of One Super Boov (Home) - written by Ellie O'Ryan and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Simon Spotlight, 2015)

The Boulder Brothers: Meet Mo and Jo - written by Sarah Lynn and illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby (Blue Apple Books, 2015)

* Titles only available in the East Asian market