15 celebrities who are also children’s book authors

Isla Fisher is equally as hilarious on-screen as she is off! In her first venture into literature, the actress takes child-minding on a wild ride with her children’s series <i>Marge in Charge</i>, which follows an untraditional babysitter that causes chaos wherever she goes. <p>The first instalment of the sweet series was published in June 2016, but due to its overwhelming popularity, Isla penned two addition books in 2017: <i>Marge and the Great Train Rescue</i> and <i>Marge and the Pirate Baby</i>. </p> Photo: © Getty
Julianne Moore’s first book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry,’ was published in 2007 and became a bestseller. The story follows a young girl who is ashamed of her freckled face but learns to accept it over time. Julianne followed up the effort with ‘Dodgeball Bully’ in 2009 and ‘Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever’ in 2011. <p>Photo: © Joe Kohen/WireImage
In 2010, President Barack Obama authored his first children’s book, ‘Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to my Daughters.’ The book is an illustrated celebration of American heroes like Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson and others who have similar qualities to those of his children, Sasha and Malia. <p>Photo: © Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty
Kelly Clarkson has proven that her talent extends far beyond the stage. Her mommy abilities hit an all-time high in 2016 when she published her first book, in which her daughter is the protagonist, called <em>River Rose and the Magical Lullaby</em>. It's an enchanting story inspired by her love for her daughter, and even comes with a lullaby written and sung by the 35-year-old <i>American Idol</i> winner. <p>Photo: © Getty
Madonna has penned a whopping 16 children’s books since 2003. Her first book, ‘The English Roses,’ followed girls at the Hampstead School, from their friendships to their struggles, and evolved into a collection of books called ‘The English Roses Collection.’ <p>Photo: © Kevin Mazur/WireImage
In 2013, Jim Carrey added children’s book author to his résumé with ‘How Roland Rolls.’ The plot of the book centres around a wave named Roland, who is worried that when he crashes into the beach, his life will be over. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Brooke Shields wrote her first children’s book, ‘Welcome to Your World, Baby,’ in 2008. The story tracks an older sister’s excitement over the birth of her baby sister. Brooke wrote a second book, ‘It’s the Best Day Ever, Dad!’ in 2009, telling the story of a joyful day spent between children and their father. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Ricky Martin published ‘Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars’ in 2013. The book tells the story of a young boy named Santiago who must learn to believe in himself after losing the lead role in his school’s annual play. <p>Photo: © Vallery Jean/FilmMagic
Emma Thompson wrote ‘The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit’ in 2012 to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s series. She has since followed the effort with ‘The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit’ and ‘The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit.’ <p>Photo: © Getty Images
In 2006, comedian Billy Crystal decided to write a children’s book based on his own experiences being a grandfather. His first book, ‘Grandpa’s Little One,’ tells the entire story from the grandfather’s point of view. In 2007, Billy debuted a second book, ‘I Already Know I Love You,’ which tells the story of a grandparent’s anticipation of a new baby’s arrival. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Duchess Sarah Ferguson has written 14 children’s books since 1989, beginning with a seven-book series about a character named ‘Budgie’ that was later made into an animated series. ‘Budgie the Little Helicopter’ kicked off her writing career, but she also released ‘Little Red,’ ‘Little Red’s Christmas Story’ and ‘Little Red’s Summer Adventure’ between 2003 and 2006. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Singer Gloria Estefan has written two children’s books about a bulldog named Noelle. The first, ‘The Magically Mysterious Adventures of Noelle the Bulldog,’ was released in 2005, while follow-up ‘Noelle’s Treasure Tale’ debuted in 2006. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Geri Halliwell released ‘Ugenia Lavender’ in 2008, a children’s book loosely based on her own life. In early drafts of the book, a character based on Victoria Beckham appeared named Princess Posh Vattoria, but she was removed from the final product. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Jamie Lee Curtis has written eight best-selling children’s books since 1995, co-authoring the lot with writer Laura Cornell. Her 1995 debut was ‘When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old’s Memoir of Her Youth,’ and 2012’s ‘My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives’ is the most recent. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Former talk show host Jay Leno released ‘If Roast Beef Could Fly’ in 2004, a children’s book that retells a true story from his childhood. A young Jay stealthily attempts to sample the large roast beef commemorating the launch of his father’s newly built patio. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
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