John Joseph is the illustrator of multiple #1 New York Times Bestselling books in the Little Blue Truck series. When he is not illustrating books for children (and grown-ups), John is teaching visual arts at a local elementary school. John lives along the front range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. He enjoys playing with his two young boys, making music, and trying new foods with his wife.
John has worked with many wonderful people at Penguin Random House, Little Tiger, HMH, Harper Collins, Sourcebooks, Highlights, Magination Press, Red Comet Press and more.
Notable new projects include a board book series carrying on the magic of Don Freeman's Corduory. Both Corduroy Gives Thanks and Corduroy Goes To The Dentist are on shelves now! Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur (Magination Press, 2025) received numerous accolades including a glowing review from Kirkus:
"Dinosaurs offer guidance on unpacking big emotions…big-eyed, sweet-faced dinos are downright adorable, depicted in vibrant hues, while the text is buoyant and easy to follow… Interactive prehistoric fun—and a solid primer on coping with stress."
Dance and Roar Like A Dinosaur hits shelves in September, 2026.
John is proudly represented by Nicole Tugeau (nicole@tugeau2.com).
