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π Tony DiTerlizzi Complete Bibliography
Tony DiTerlizzi is an American bestselling author and illustrator whose creative career spans children’s literature, fantasy novels, picture books, science fiction, role-playing games and imaginative artwork.
Best known for co-creating The Spiderwick Chronicles with Holly Black, DiTerlizzi has also written and illustrated the WondLa trilogy, the Kenny & the Dragon books and several celebrated picture books.
His professional career began in fantasy illustration during the early 1990s, when his artwork appeared in role-playing games including Dungeons & Dragons. His distinctive illustrations later became an essential part of his storytelling for children.
This complete Tony DiTerlizzi bibliography brings together his original books, illustrated collaborations, major series, art collections, notable fantasy gaming contributions and Romanian editions.
Original publication years are used wherever possible, while anniversary editions, omnibus volumes and other reprints are identified separately.
π Tony DiTerlizzi Books in Publication Order
This chronology focuses on books written or co-created by Tony DiTerlizzi, together with selected major works he illustrated for other authors.
1998β2006: Early Illustrated Books and Spiderwick
- Dinosaur Summer (1998) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi; written by Greg Bear
- Jimmy Zangwow’s Out-of-This-World Moonpie Adventure (2000) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- Ted (2001) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- Alien & Possum: Friends No Matter What (2001) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- Alien & Possum: Hanging Around (2002) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- The Beloved Dearly (2002) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- The Spider and the Fly (2002) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi; poem by Mary Howitt
- The Field Guide (2003) β The Spiderwick Chronicles #1
- The Seeing Stone (2003) β The Spiderwick Chronicles #2
- Lucinda’s Secret (2003) β The Spiderwick Chronicles #3
- The Ironwood Tree (2004) β The Spiderwick Chronicles #4
- The Wrath of Mulgarath (2004) β The Spiderwick Chronicles #5
- Arthur Spiderwick’s Notebook of Fantastical Observations (2005) β illustrated companion book
- Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You (2005) β illustrated companion book
- G Is for One Gzonk! (2006) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- The Spiderwick Chronicles: Care and Feeding of Sprites (2006) β illustrated companion book
2007β2014: Beyond Spiderwick, Kenny and WondLa
- The Nixie’s Song (2007) β Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles #1
- A Giant Problem (2008) β Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles #2
- Kenny & the Dragon (2008) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- The Wyrm King (2009) β Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles #3
- The Adventure of Meno: Big Fun (2009) β created with Angela DiTerlizzi
- The Adventure of Meno: Wet Friend (2009) β created with Angela DiTerlizzi
- The Adventure of Meno: Yummy Trip (2010) β created with Angela DiTerlizzi
- The Adventure of Meno: Uh-Oh, Sick (2010) β created with Angela DiTerlizzi
- The Search for WondLa (2010) β WondLa #1
- A Hero for WondLa (2012) β WondLa #2
- The Battle for WondLa (2014) β WondLa #3
- Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight (2014) β written and designed by Tony DiTerlizzi
2015β2026: New Stories and Art Publications
- The Story of Diva and Flea (2015) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi; written by Mo Willems
- REALMS: The Roleplaying Game Art of Tony DiTerlizzi (2015) β fantasy art collection
- The Broken Ornament (2018) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- Kenny and the Book of Beasts (2020) β sequel to Kenny & the Dragon
- A Very Cranky Book (2023) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- The Pen & Ink Drawings of Tony DiTerlizzi (2023) β art collection
- WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series (2025) β production art publication
- The Wump (2026) β written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
- A Very Scary Book (2026) β illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
Publication note: Books dated 2026 should be checked against their individual release dates when determining whether they are already available. The official bibliography includes additional illustration, gaming and limited-edition publications documented later in this guide.
π·οΈ The Spiderwick Chronicles β Complete Reading Order
Created by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a children’s fantasy series following the Grace siblings as they discover a hidden world populated by extraordinary magical creatures.
Original Series
- The Field Guide (2003)
- The Seeing Stone (2003)
- Lucinda’s Secret (2003)
- The Ironwood Tree (2004)
- The Wrath of Mulgarath (2004)
The original series consists of five short illustrated novels.
DiTerlizzi’s artwork provides detailed representations of the magical creatures, helping readers visualise the unusual world discovered by the Grace children.
Spiderwick Companion Books
- Arthur Spiderwick’s Notebook of Fantastical Observations (2005)
- Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You (2005)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles: Care and Feeding of Sprites (2006)
These companion books expand the mythology and creatures of the Spiderwick universe.
Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles
- The Nixie’s Song (2007)
- A Giant Problem (2008)
- The Wyrm King (2009)
This three-book continuation introduces further adventures and magical creatures.
Recommended reading order: Read the five original Spiderwick Chronicles books first, followed by Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles. The illustrated companion books can be explored after becoming familiar with the original series.
π The WondLa Trilogy
Written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, WondLa is an illustrated science-fiction fantasy trilogy exploring identity, friendship, belonging and the discovery of an unfamiliar world.
The story follows Eva Nine, a young girl whose life changes when she leaves the underground sanctuary where she has been raised.
Reading Order
- The Search for WondLa (2010)
- A Hero for WondLa (2012)
- The Battle for WondLa (2014)
The trilogy combines imaginative world-building with detailed illustrations of unusual creatures, advanced technology and strange landscapes.
Anniversary editions of the three novels appeared in 2023. These are reissues rather than additional books in the series.
The trilogy also inspired the animated television adaptation WondLa.
π Kenny & the Dragon
This illustrated children’s fantasy series follows Kenny, a young rabbit whose friendship with a dragon challenges the assumptions of his community.
Reading Order
- Kenny & the Dragon (2008)
- Kenny and the Book of Beasts (2020)
Inspired by traditional storytelling, the books explore friendship, prejudice, courage and the importance of understanding those who appear different.
π The Adventure of Meno
Created with Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi.
Reading Order
- Big Fun (2009)
- Wet Friend (2009)
- Yummy Trip (2010)
- Uh-Oh, Sick (2010)
These illustrated books are aimed at younger children and demonstrate DiTerlizzi’s talent for combining playful visual storytelling with accessible adventures.
π Standalone Books Written by Tony DiTerlizzi
| Title | Original Year | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Zangwow’s Out-of-This-World Moonpie Adventure | 2000 | Illustrated picture book |
| Ted | 2001 | Illustrated picture book |
| G Is for One Gzonk! | 2006 | Illustrated picture book |
| Star Wars: The Adventures of Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight | 2014 | Illustrated science-fiction adaptation |
| The Broken Ornament | 2018 | Illustrated children’s fantasy |
| The Wump | 2026 | Illustrated picture book |
These works demonstrate DiTerlizzi’s versatility as both an author and illustrator.
π¨ Books Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi
Not every book featuring Tony DiTerlizzi’s artwork was written by him.
His illustration credits include works by other authors, and these should be distinguished from his original stories.
Selected Illustrated Publications
- Dinosaur Summer (1998) β Greg Bear
- Alien & Possum: Friends No Matter What (2001)
- Alien & Possum: Hanging Around (2002)
- The Beloved Dearly (2002)
- The Spider and the Fly (2002) β Mary Howitt
- The Story of Diva and Flea (2015) β Mo Willems
- A Very Cranky Book (2023)
- A Very Scary Book (2026)
The Spider and the Fly
Published in 2002, The Spider and the Fly features DiTerlizzi’s illustrations accompanying Mary Howitt’s classic poem.
The book received a Caldecott Honor, recognising its outstanding contribution to children’s book illustration.
It remains one of DiTerlizzi’s most celebrated illustrated works.
π° Tony DiTerlizzi and Dungeons & Dragons
Tony DiTerlizzi began his professional illustration career in fantasy gaming during the early 1990s.
His work appeared in numerous role-playing game publications, particularly those associated with Dungeons & Dragons.
He became especially well known for his contributions to the Planescape campaign setting, whose imaginative visual identity helped distinguish it from other fantasy role-playing worlds.
His fantasy gaming work also includes illustrations associated with:
- Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
- Planescape
- Changeling: The Dreaming
- Werewolf: The Apocalypse
- Vampire: The Dark Ages
These projects represent important aspects of DiTerlizzi’s artistic career, but they should not be confused with novels written by him.
Fantasy Art Collections
REALMS: The Roleplaying Game Art of Tony DiTerlizzi (2015)
An art collection celebrating his work in fantasy role-playing games.
The Pen & Ink Drawings of Tony DiTerlizzi (2023)
A collection highlighting his distinctive pen-and-ink illustration techniques.
These publications offer readers and art enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the visual development of DiTerlizzi’s fantasy creatures and environments.
π Tony DiTerlizzi and Magic: The Gathering
Tony DiTerlizzi has also contributed illustrations to Magic: The Gathering.
His card artwork is part of his wider fantasy illustration career, which extends beyond traditional book publishing.
His work includes illustrations appearing in different card sets and later reprints.
Because collectible card editions frequently reproduce existing artwork, individual reprints should not be counted as new original illustrations.
For a complete examination of his gaming contributions, the official Tony DiTerlizzi bibliography provides a separate catalogue of card illustrations and associated publications.
π¦ Omnibus Editions, Anniversary Editions and Special Publications
Several Tony DiTerlizzi books and series have been republished in collected or anniversary editions.
Spiderwick Editions
- The Chronicles of Spiderwick (2007) β collected edition
- The Completely Fantastical Edition (2009) β special edition
- The Spiderwick Chronicles 10th Anniversary Editions (2013)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles 20th Anniversary Editions (2023)
WondLa Anniversary Editions
- The Search for WondLa (2023)
- A Hero for WondLa (2023)
- The Battle for WondLa (2023)
Other Special Editions
Selected picture books and art publications have appeared in signed, limited or specially packaged editions.
These editions are included as publication variants rather than new works.
This distinction is important for readers and collectors who want to avoid purchasing duplicate content.
π·π΄ Tony DiTerlizzi Books Published in Romanian
The best-documented Romanian editions associated with Tony DiTerlizzi are those published by Editura RAO in the Cronicile Spiderwick collection.
The Romanian editions credit both Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi.
Cronicile Spiderwick β Romanian Editions
| Original English Title | Romanian Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| The Seeing Stone | Ochiul magic | RAO |
| Lucinda’s Secret | Γn ghearele goblinilor | RAO |
| The Ironwood Tree | Copacul de fier | RAO |
| The Wrath of Mulgarath | RΔzbunarea lui Mulgarath | RAO |
The first volume, The Field Guide, also belongs to the Romanian series, but its exact Romanian edition title should be checked against the original publisher record before being added to this table.
RAO has also published illustrated Spiderwick companion material, including Cronicile Spiderwick. Carnet pentru observaΘii fantastice.
The existence of Romanian editions for other Tony DiTerlizzi series should not be assumed without publisher or bibliographic confirmation.
π Tony DiTerlizzi Recommended Reading Order
Tony DiTerlizzi’s major series can be enjoyed independently.
For Fantasy Readers
Begin with The Field Guide, the first volume of The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Continue through the original five books before exploring the three volumes of Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles.
For Science-Fiction Readers
Begin with The Search for WondLa, followed by A Hero for WondLa and The Battle for WondLa.
The trilogy combines futuristic settings, strange creatures and an imaginative coming-of-age adventure.
For Younger Children
Begin with Kenny & the Dragon or one of DiTerlizzi’s illustrated picture books.
For Fantasy Art Enthusiasts
Explore REALMS: The Roleplaying Game Art of Tony DiTerlizzi to discover the artwork that helped establish his reputation in the fantasy gaming industry.
π¦ Tony DiTerlizzi Reviews on BookFairy
The Spiderwick Chronicles β Series Review
My BookFairy review covers all five volumes of The Spiderwick Chronicles, co-created by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.
I enjoyed the imaginative magical creatures, the mysterious atmosphere and the adventures of the Grace siblings.
Although the series did not become a personal favourite, it offered an entertaining fantasy experience, enhanced by DiTerlizzi’s memorable illustrations.
π Read The Spiderwick Chronicles Series Review
π Final Thoughts
Tony DiTerlizzi’s bibliography demonstrates how closely storytelling and visual imagination can work together.
His career began in fantasy illustration before expanding into children’s books, illustrated novels and ambitious science-fiction adventures.
From the hidden magical world of The Spiderwick Chronicles to the extraordinary landscapes of WondLa, his stories celebrate imagination, curiosity and the courage to explore unfamiliar worlds.
His contributions to Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering also demonstrate the influence of his artwork beyond traditional publishing.
For readers discovering his work for the first time, The Spiderwick Chronicles remains an excellent introduction to his distinctive style.
For those interested in the broader range of his creativity, his illustrated books, fantasy art collections and science-fiction adventures reveal an artist whose work extends across several generations of imaginative storytelling.
π Bibliographical Sources
- Tony DiTerlizzi β Official Website
- Tony DiTerlizzi β Official Bibliography
- Tony DiTerlizzi β Official Biography
- Editura RAO β Children’s Fiction Catalogue
- Holly Black β Official Bibliography
Bibliographical note: Original publications are distinguished from reprints, anniversary editions, collected editions and special releases. Books written by Tony DiTerlizzi are identified separately from works he illustrated for other authors. Fantasy gaming illustrations form an additional part of his professional bibliography.
