Celebrities who have published children's books

Host of 'The Tonight Show' Jimmy Fallon has published several books including 'Your Baby's First Word Will be DADA' and 'Nana Loves You More.' The New York times bestselling author returned with another fun read, releasing his Halloween-themed rhyming book '5 More Sleeps 'til Halloween' on September 3.

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Jamie Lee Curtis -

Jamie Lee Curtis is not only a Hollywood star but also a passionate children's book author. She has published more than a dozen books since starting her writing career in 1993.

Her latest book 'Just One More Sleep', co-authored with Laura Cornell and released on January 16, is a self-help book that highlights the joy and gratification of waiting.

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Meghan Markle -

Meghan Markle first book, 'The Bench,' portrays the unique bond between father and son, as seen through a mother's perspective.

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Madonna -

The Queen of Pop has published five books for little ones: 'The English Roses,' 'Mr. Peabody's Apples,' 'Yakov and the Seven Thieves,' 'The Adventures of Abdi' and 'Lotsa de Casha.'

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Julianne Moore - The Oscar-winning actress is the brain behind the series 'Freckleface Strawberry.'

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Barack Obama -

As a tribute to his daughters, the former President of the United States published the book 'Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.'

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Jay Leno - The talk show host has written two children's books: 'How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World' and 'If Roast Beef Could Fly.'

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Will Smith -

Will Smith's kids' book is called 'Just the Two of Us.'

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Jim Carrey - The actor and comedian wrote the story book 'How Roland Rolls.'

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Sharon Osbourne - Sharon Osbourne's book about pirates is titled 'Mama Hook Knows Best: A Pirate Parent's Favorite Fables.'

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Kelly Clarkson -

In 2016, the singer published a book inspired by her daughter River Rose called 'River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.'

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Whoopi Goldberg - The award-winning actress has written several stories for children, including 'Sugar Plum Ballerinas Dancing Diva' and 'Sugar Plum Ballerinas Catastrophe.'

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Brooke Shields - The actress's children's book is called 'Welcome to Your World, Baby.'

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Tori Spelling - Tori Spelling's illustrated book is titled 'Presenting... Tallulah.'

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Alex Rodriguez - The sportsman has also written a book for a younger audience: 'Out of the Ballpark.'

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John Travolta - The actor's obsession with planes led him to write a children's book called 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach: A Fable for All Ages.'

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Ricky Gervais - The talented comedian also wrote the series of children's stories 'Flanimals.'

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Sting - Sting published the story book 'Rock Steady: A Story of Noah's Ark.'

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Jerry Seinfeld -

One of our generation's most talented comedians also wrote the book 'Halloween.'

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Bruce Springsteen - In 2014, the musician wrote 'Outlaw Pete,' a picture book that tells the story of a baby who's also a bank robber.

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Bethenny Frankel -

Frankel chose to write a children's book based on her life. 'Cookie Meets Peanut' was released in 2014.

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Perez Hilton - Perez Hilton's picture book is called 'The Boy with Pink Hair.'

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Steve Martin - Steve Martin has written several books for little ones, including 'The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z' and 'Late for School.'

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Keith Richards - The Rolling Stones' guitarist wrote 'Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar,' which features illustrations from his daughter Theodora Richards.

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Bob Dylan - The singer has adapted several of his songs into children stories, including 'Forever Young' and 'Man Gave Names to All the Animals.'

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Billy Crystal -

The actor has published two children's books: 'Grandpa's Little One' and 'I Already Know I Love You.'

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Ray Romano -

The comedian wrote a funny book for kids called 'Raymie, Dickie and the Bean: Why I Love and Hate My Brothers.'

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Mario López -

The actor's book 'Mud Tacos' was released in both English and Spanish.

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Spike Lee - The actor has written many stories for children, including the book 'Please, Baby, Please.'

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Queen Latifah -

In addition to her vast resume, Queen Latifah also wrote a children's book titled 'Queen of the Scene.'

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Jeff Foxworthy -

The comedian has published some kids' books, including 'Hide!!!' and 'Dirt on My Shirt: Selected Poems.'

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Jimmy Fallon -

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Jamie Lee Curtis -

Jamie Lee Curtis is not only a Hollywood star but also a passionate children's book author. She has published more than a dozen books since starting her writing career in 1993.

Her latest book 'Just One More Sleep', co-authored with Laura Cornell and released on January 16, is a self-help book that highlights the joy and gratification of waiting.

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Meghan Markle -

Meghan Markle first book, 'The Bench,' portrays the unique bond between father and son, as seen through a mother's perspective.

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Madonna -

The Queen of Pop has published five books for little ones: 'The English Roses,' 'Mr. Peabody's Apples,' 'Yakov and the Seven Thieves,' 'The Adventures of Abdi' and 'Lotsa de Casha.'

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Julianne Moore - The Oscar-winning actress is the brain behind the series 'Freckleface Strawberry.'

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Barack Obama -

As a tribute to his daughters, the former President of the United States published the book 'Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.'

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Jay Leno - The talk show host has written two children's books: 'How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World' and 'If Roast Beef Could Fly.'

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Will Smith -

Will Smith's kids' book is called 'Just the Two of Us.'

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Jim Carrey - The actor and comedian wrote the story book 'How Roland Rolls.'

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Sharon Osbourne - Sharon Osbourne's book about pirates is titled 'Mama Hook Knows Best: A Pirate Parent's Favorite Fables.'

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Kelly Clarkson -

In 2016, the singer published a book inspired by her daughter River Rose called 'River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.'

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Whoopi Goldberg - The award-winning actress has written several stories for children, including 'Sugar Plum Ballerinas Dancing Diva' and 'Sugar Plum Ballerinas Catastrophe.'

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Brooke Shields - The actress's children's book is called 'Welcome to Your World, Baby.'

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Tori Spelling - Tori Spelling's illustrated book is titled 'Presenting... Tallulah.'

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Alex Rodriguez - The sportsman has also written a book for a younger audience: 'Out of the Ballpark.'

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John Travolta - The actor's obsession with planes led him to write a children's book called 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach: A Fable for All Ages.'

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Ricky Gervais - The talented comedian also wrote the series of children's stories 'Flanimals.'

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Sting - Sting published the story book 'Rock Steady: A Story of Noah's Ark.'

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Jerry Seinfeld -

One of our generation's most talented comedians also wrote the book 'Halloween.'

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Bruce Springsteen - In 2014, the musician wrote 'Outlaw Pete,' a picture book that tells the story of a baby who's also a bank robber.

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Bethenny Frankel -

Frankel chose to write a children's book based on her life. 'Cookie Meets Peanut' was released in 2014.

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Perez Hilton - Perez Hilton's picture book is called 'The Boy with Pink Hair.'

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Steve Martin - Steve Martin has written several books for little ones, including 'The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z' and 'Late for School.'

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Keith Richards - The Rolling Stones' guitarist wrote 'Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar,' which features illustrations from his daughter Theodora Richards.

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Bob Dylan - The singer has adapted several of his songs into children stories, including 'Forever Young' and 'Man Gave Names to All the Animals.'

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Billy Crystal -

The actor has published two children's books: 'Grandpa's Little One' and 'I Already Know I Love You.'

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Ray Romano -

The comedian wrote a funny book for kids called 'Raymie, Dickie and the Bean: Why I Love and Hate My Brothers.'

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Mario López -

The actor's book 'Mud Tacos' was released in both English and Spanish.

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Spike Lee - The actor has written many stories for children, including the book 'Please, Baby, Please.'

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Queen Latifah -

In addition to her vast resume, Queen Latifah also wrote a children's book titled 'Queen of the Scene.'

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Jeff Foxworthy -

The comedian has published some kids' books, including 'Hide!!!' and 'Dirt on My Shirt: Selected Poems.'

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Celebrities who have published children's books

Chris Pine publishes his first children's book

01/11/24 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Authors

Many Hollywood celebrities have written books, often filled with scandalous tales from their careers, but some choose to target a younger audience. On October 8, actor Chris Pine published his first book 'When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel: A Short Tale About a Short Tail.' It tells the story of a dog named Digz, who thinks he rules the garden, and a squirrel named Zurd, who has a different opinion.

From Bruce Springsteen to Julianne Moore, click on to find out which other stars have written children's books.