Jamie Lee Curtis is an accomplished actress and bestselling children's author known for her playful yet insightful picture books. She has written twelve books, including "Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day," which became a New York Times bestseller, and "Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born," a heartfelt celebration of adoption inspired by her own family. Her works, illustrated by Laura Cornell, explore childhood experiences, emotions, and life lessons through accessible storytelling and humor.
Curtis draws inspiration from everyday moments with children, including her own and those in her extended circle. Her debut book, "When I Was Little," originated from her daughter's observations about growing up, while later works like "Big Words for Little People" empower young readers with vocabulary and self-confidence. Her collaborative partnership with Cornell has produced acclaimed titles such as "Is There Really a Human Race?" and "It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel," which address universal childhood challenges with warmth and wit.
Beyond her literary career, Curtis maintains an active presence in film, with starring roles in iconic movies spanning multiple genres. A two-time Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee, she balances her artistic pursuits with family life in California, where she resides with her husband, actor Christopher Guest, and their two children. Curtis continues to write, with her books remaining staples in children's literature for their ability to blend entertainment with meaningful themes.
Children's Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth
1993
2
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born
1996
3
Today I Feel Silly Other Moods That Make My Day
1998
4
Where Do Balloons Go?
2000
5
I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem
2002
6
It's Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Work My Control Panel
2004
7
Is There Really a Human Race?
2006
8
Big Words for Little People
2008
9
My Mommy Hung the Moon (With: Laura Cornell)
2010
10
My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives (With: Laura Cornell)
2012
11
This Is Me: A Story of Who We Are and Where We Came From (With: Laura Cornell)
2016
12
Me, Myselfie & I: A Cautionary Tale (With: Laura Cornell)
2018
13
Just One More Sleep: All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait... and Wait... and Wait