June Sobel author page

June Sobel biography

June Sobel is an American author known for her picture books for young children. She has written several titles that focus on themes such as bedtime routines, transportation, and the alphabet. Sobel’s debut picture book, The Goodnight Train, was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2006 and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith. The book uses rhythmic text and imaginative illustrations to depict a whimsical bedtime journey, and it has been followed by sequels including The Goodnight Train Rolls On! and Santa and the Goodnight Train.

In addition to the Goodnight Train series, Sobel is the author of B Is for Bulldozer: A Construction ABC, illustrated by Melissa Iwai and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2003. This alphabet book introduces young readers to construction site vocabulary through rhyming text and colorful artwork. Sobel has also written Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC, illustrated by Henry Cole and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2006, which presents the alphabet in a pirate-themed adventure.

June Sobel’s books are frequently used in early childhood education settings for their engaging language and interactive themes. Her work has been published by established children’s book publishers, including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Clarion Books. In 2022, Santa and the Goodnight Train was published by Clarion Books.