Most Popular Books by Douglas Florian

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

A collection of poems of zoologiacla delights, from lazy lizards to regal eagles.

"Discover the poetry of our weather in these poems about everyday and once-in-a-lifetime natural phenomena"--

Presents twenty-one short poems about such insects as the inchworm, termite, cricket, and ladybug.

A family heads to synagogue together in a charming board book for little listeners with a rhyming text and child-friendly illustrations. A day of rest with which we’re blessed. We all get dressed. It’s Saturday, and one family is setting out to walk together to shul. Inside the synagogue, they all say hello to their friends and the rabbi, then listen and watch as the Torah is read and held aloft. Singing aloud with everyone else is fun! In a welcome addition for children of any faith, this simple, warmly illustrated story takes an inviting look at a weekly Jewish tradition.

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

Get ready to bark, purr, and howl the night away with this high-spirited, special-sized gift edition featuring forty-four of Douglas Florian''s favorite animal poems and paintings.

Snowballs, ice skating,sledding! Frozen toes, icy slush,runny nose. Well, winter''s not all fun and games. But well-loved, best-selling poet Douglas Florian will melt your doubts about Mother Nature''s chilly grip with twenty-eight winter-inspired poems accompanied by his crisp, trademark watercolor illustrations. Young readers are sure to warm up to the uniquely keen vision of this wholly original volume. Whatever the time of year, Winter Eyes is just right for the season. List of Notable Children''s Books in Lang. Arts 00 (NCTE) and 00 Riverbank Review Magazine''s Children''s Books of Distinction Award Nominations

In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, celebrated picture book poet Douglas Florian offers an honest, touching, and often humorous collection of twenty-three poems about relationships—both good and bad! There are all kinds of friends—good friends, bad friends, old friends, new friends…even imaginary friends! This humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest collection of poems explores the many facets of friendship with Douglas Florian’s signature sense of silliness and wit.

A collection of humorous poems about such animals as the walrus, anteater, and boa.

A family enjoys their weekly Sabbath dinner in a board book full of warm illustrations and a simple narration sure to appeal to young children. Shabbat shalom! We hurry home. Dressed in their best, a family lights the Shabbat candles. Then it’s time to share a traditional meal with red wine and challah bread. After dinner, singing joyful songs has everyone feeling cozy and ready for bed. With a rhyming text and friendly illustrations, this inviting window into one family’s celebration of the Jewish Sabbath is a welcome addition for young children of any faith.

A collection of poems about baseball.

An innovative nature book designed to open children''s eyes to the butterfliesin the world around them. Full-color illustrations.

Describes simply how one family enjoys a day at the beach. Includes a list of seashells for which to look.

From transparent glass frogs and ravenous rattlesnakes to sticky geckos and stressed-out skinks, this slithery spectacle showcases once again Douglas Florian''s incomparable skill for making poetry informative, fun--and irresistible!

The buzz is big for Douglas Florian’s new poetry collection about the unBEElieveably unique lives of honeybees—and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Come inside the honeycomb—a busy, buzzy, bee-filled home—and learn about the unexpected wonders of these tiny insects’ lifestyles, families, and communities. In fourteen funny, fact-filled honeybee poems and paintings, Douglas Florian explores the natural history of these often-unappreciated critters, revealing them to be a totally cool—and totally important—part of our ecosystem. Indeed, these buzzy bugs have been in the spotlight lately as wild bee populations are dwindling, honey prices are rising, and beekeeping has become a popular hobby.

What do you like about autumn? Flying kites? Apple picking? Trick or treat? Frisbee flicking? What do you not like about autumn? Back to school? Winds that gust? Bare trees? Rains that rust? This collection of poems and paintings welcomes fall with all the crisp energy of a joyful tumbling run. A companion volume to the highly praised Winter Eyes and Summersaults, Autumnblings proves once again that Douglas Florian is a poet for all seasons.

This paperback picture book features fresh, quirky poems by two picture-book poetry veterans which explore practically every kid''s favorite topic: CARS! The U.S. Children''s Poet Laureate and an award-winning children''s poet join their prolific forces in this picture book of poems about cars. But they''re not just any cars: there''s the "Sloppy-Floppy-Nonstop-Jalopy" ("So unique there is no copy"); the Bathtub Limosine ("With hot water heating / And porcelain seating"); and the "High Heel Car." Each of the thirteen quirky, inventive poems will speak directly to the imaginations of children, as will Holmes''s high-concept, detail-filled illustrations.

Blast off with Douglas Florian''s new high-flying compendium, which features twenty whimsical poems about space. From the moon to the stars, from the Earth to Mars, here is an exuberant celebration of our celestial surroundings that''s certain to become a universal favorite among aspiring astronomers everywhere. Includes die-cut pages and a glossary of space terms.

An introduction to trees, their growth, reproduction, usefulness, and some specific kinds.

Discover the poetry of the animal kingdom in this seriously silly picture book full of clever puns and curious illustrations by celebrated poet Douglas Florian. Come horse around and live out your ele-phant-asies in this utterly original collection of animal poems. From the s t r e t c h of a giraffe’s neck to the smooth skin of a naked mole rat, readers will see animals in a whole new way—and laugh like hyenas as they turn each pun-filled page.

What do you like about summer?Mountain hikes? Picking cherries? Curve balls? Ice cream cones? What do you not like about summer?Blackouts? Bee swarms? Thunderstorms? Ninety degrees? However you answered, Douglas Florian will convince you that summer is great. His poems and pictures add up to the best vacation imaginable -- and it is one you can have at any time of the year. A companion volume to the highly praised Winter Eyes,Summersaults proves that Douglas Florian is a poet for all seasons.

This book is full of dinosaurs, Both carnivores and herbivores. You''ll find a big Iguanodon, As well as a clever Tro-o-don. There''s Spinosaurus and T. rex, Plus plesiosaurs with giant necks, And others from an ancient age. Want to learn more? Then turn the page!

This collection of poems introduces the monstrous dwellers of the horribly horrid Monster Motel. Full color.

What is big? Join Douglas Florian and a decidedly big pink pig as they travel around town, across a continent, and through the universe, taking a look at things that are big bigger biggest! Bulletin Blue Ribbon Best of 2000 Award

A collection of humorous poems about mammals such as the tiger, gorilla, and rhebok.

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Pull out your pencils! Everyone’s an artist in this lively and inspiring picture book full of wit, whimsy, and wacky imagination…and dragons, of course! Dragons of all shapes and sizes are on display in this high-flying how-to picture book from celebrated author-illustrator Douglas Florian. Get ready to meet dragons who love singing, cycling, playing musical instruments, and more—and learn to draw each one along the way. Then at the end there’s a big surprise: a dragon-drawing art show for all!

An illustrated collection of silly nonsense poems about topics kids care about: talents, avoiding homework, friends and more.

Funny poems paired with intriguing facts introduce young readers to the fascinating creatures that live in Earth''s polar regions. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year! The remote North and South Poles-- which poet Douglas Florian calls our "Earth refrigerator"-- are home to a wide variety of unusual, rarely-seen creatures including caribou, penguins, ptarmigans, narwhals, and many more! Young readers will love learning about these polar denizens and the ways they''ve adapted to their cold, windy, frozen environments. Whimsical, colorful art and humorous poems introduce more than a dozen polar animals, and touch on the unique characteristics of the polar regions. Funny and educational, the book ends with an inspiring call to action about climate change, reminding us of our responsibility to take care of our planet. Ice! Poems About Polar Life explores key scientific concepts such as animal adaptation, biomes, global warming, and interdependence in poems filled with rhyme, rhythm, figurative language-- and a huge dose of humor! Artist and author Douglas Florian is well-known for combining poetry, art, and science in books that have wit, imagination, and an aesthetic sensibility. A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year! The poems included are: The Polar Regions; Antarctica; Emperor Penguin; Arctic; The Tundra; Polar Bear; Blue Whale; Krill; Arctic Fox; Musk Ox; Walrus; Arctic Hare; Seals; Snowy Owl; Narwhal; Gray Wolf; Puffin; Ptarmigan; Wolverine; Caribou; Moose; Climate Change

Describes activities that a bird, beaver, ant, tortoise, monkey, camel, and a fish can and cannot do.

Provides an account of a fisher''s day, from early morning on his boat until late at night when he gets his catch to market

A delightful book of oversize watercolor paintings showing a family planting a garden. Take a spade and a hoe, put some seeds in a row, add sunshine (& rain), and what do you have? A vegetable garden! School Library Journal says: 3The best aspects of a vegetable garden jump out from the brilliant illustrations of this atmospheric book. The purpose here is to provide scenes of pleasure and the bright goodness and beauty of tomatoes, melons, and other wonders.2 Horn Book says: 3The watery, translucent watercolors -- with objects outlines in thick, textured line -- capture the vitality of all growing things, including the children.2 NJSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for 1991.