🎯 Where Should I Start?
ⓘ About Brendan Wenzel
Brendan Wenzel is a New York based illustrator of children’s works from New York that is best known for his interest in all things scaled, feathered and furred. During his career, he has travelled to savannas and jungles in search of interesting animals that he usually includes in his illustrated works. He has also worked with many conservationist groups to preserve wild creatures and places across the world. Wenzel made his debut with the 2016 published “They All Saw a Cat” which would win the Caldecott Honor in 2017 and went on to become a New York Times bestseller. His work regularly appears in “The Good,” a weekly section in “McSweeney’s” and has also been exhibited internationally. Brendan is the son of David T Wenzel who is also a notable illustrator.
All Book Series by Brendan Wenzel
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brendan Wenzel?
Brendan Wenzel is a New York based illustrator of children's works from New York that is best known for his interest in all things scaled, feathered and furred. During his career, he has travelled to savannas and jungles in search of interesting animals that he usually includes in his illustrated works. He has also worked with many conservationist groups to preserve wild creatures and places across the world.
Which Brendan Wenzel series should I start with?
Brendan Wenzel's books stand alone rather than forming a numbered series, so there is no reading order to follow. The natural first pick is They All Saw A Cat (2016).
How many books has Brendan Wenzel written?
Brendan Wenzel has 5 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2016 and 2025. They all sit in a single category — Picture — rather than in numbered series.
In what order should Brendan Wenzel's series be read?
No reading order is needed: none of the 5 books catalogued here do not form a numbered series, so any title can be picked up first. Within each category they are listed by publication year.
How are Brendan Wenzel's books organised into series?
This guide splits Brendan Wenzel's 5 books into categories rather than numbered series: Picture (5 books).