Tasha Tudor

Tasha Tudor was an American author and illustrator best known for her enchanting children's books. She gained recognition for her delicate watercolor illustrations and timeless storytelling, creating beloved works such as "Pumpkin Moonshine," "A Is for Annabelle," and "The Dolls' Christmas." Her books often celebrated rural life, seasonal traditions, and the simplicity of bygone eras, resonating with generations of readers.

Beyond her writing, Tudor was also celebrated for her distinctive artistic style, which blended nostalgic charm with meticulous detail. She illustrated numerous classic works, including "The Secret Garden" and "A Little Princess," bringing these stories to life with her signature whimsical touch. Tudor's contributions to children's literature earned her a devoted following and cemented her legacy as a cherished storyteller and artist.
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 A Child's Garden of Verses 1885
2 Pumpkin Moonshine 1938
3 Alexander the Gander 1939
4 A Tale for Easter 1941
5 Snow Before Christmas 1941
6 Dorcas Porkus 1942
7 The White Goose 1943
8 Mother Goose 1944
9 Thistly B 1949
10 The Dolls' Christmas 1950
11 Amanda and The Bear 1951
12 First Prayers 1952
13 Edgar Allan Crow 1953
14 A is for Annabelle 1954
15 First Graces 1955
16 1 Is One 1956
17 Around the Year 1957
18 And It Was So 1958
19 Increase Rabbit 1958
20 Becky's Birthday 1960
21 My Brimful Book (With: Wesley Dennis, Margot Austin, Dana Bruce) 1960
22 Tasha Tudor Book of Fairy Tales 1961
23 Becky's Christmas 1961
24 Biggity Bantam 1961
25 The Bouquet 1962
26 Wings from the Wind 1964
27 Take Joy! 1966
28 The Wind in the Willows 1966
29 First Poems of Childhood. 1967
30 More Prayers 1968
31 Little Women 1969
32 Corgiville Fair 1971
33 The Christmas Cat (With: Efner Tudor Holmes) 1976
34 A Time To Keep 1977
35 Amy's Goose (With: Efner Tudor Holmes) 1977
36 Tasha Tudor's Bedtime Book 1977
37 Carrie's Gift (With: Efner Tudor Holmes) 1978
38 Tasha Tudor's Five Senses 1978
39 Tasha Tudor's Favorite Christmas Carols 1978
40 The Springs of Joy 1979
41 Tasha Tudor's Old-Fashioned Gifts 1979
42 A Book of Christmas 1979
43 The Lord Is My Shepherd 1980
44 Rosemary for Remembrance 1981
45 A Basket of Herbs (With: Mary Mason Campbell) 1983
46 Christmas Village 1984
47 All for Love 1984
48 Seasons of Delight 1986
49 Give Us This Day the lords prayer 1987
50 Mouse Mills Catalogue for Spring 1989
51 The Great Corgiville Kidnapping 1997
52 The County Fair 1999
53 Corgiville Christmas 2003
54 Beyond the Flowers 2012
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Family & Friends 1995
2 Tasha Tudor: The Direction Of Her Dreams (With: William John Hare, Priscilla T. Hare, Bethany Tudor, Nell Dorr) 1998
3 Tasha Tudor's Dollhouse 1999
4 Art of Tasha Tudor (With: Harry Davis) 2000
5 Forever Christmas 2000
Cookbooks
# Title Year
1 The New England Butt'ry Shelf Cookbook (With: Mary Mason Campbell) 1968
2 Betty Crocker's Kitchen Gardens (With: Mary Mason Campbell) 1971
3 The Tasha Tudor Cookbook (With: Carol Johnston Lueck) 1993