Brian Lies (pronounced Lees) (born 1963) is an American author and illustrator of children’s books. His works include his 2019 Caldecott Honor-winning picture book The Rough Patch and his NY Times bestselling bat series, which includes Bats at the Beach, Bats at the Library, Bats at the Ballgame, and Bats in the Band.
He also illustrates the children’s magazines Spider, Ladybug, and Babybug.
Books in order of publication:
Books written and illustrated by Brian Lies
Diffy – 2026
Cat Nap – 2025
The Rough Patch (2018) 2019 Caldecott Honor Book
Got to Get to Bear’s! (2018)
Gator Dad (2016)
Hamlet and the Enormous Chinese Dragon Kite (2001)
Hamlet and the Magnificent Sandcastle (1994)
Bats series
Bats in the Band (2014)
Bats at the Ballgame (2010)
Bats at the Library (2008)
Bats at the Beach (2006)
Oak Lawn Library Friends 