Most Popular Books by Douglas Florian

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

An illustrated collection of poems about pirates.

Pig loves to read. He''s never without a big stack of books! He reads them one after another. His friends know they''ll find him with his snout in a book, whether he''s at home, on the bus or even at the beach. But one day, Pig has no books. He looks everywhere and can''t find a single thing to read! Instead of panicking, Pig has a great idea. He knows just how to solve this problem . . . Pig will write his own book! An ideal book for the emergent reader. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.

The habits of rabbits are many, not few, with plenty of things that they love to do! Join a family of rabbits as they have all kinds of fun throughout the day! From digging holes to building snow rabbits to thumping their feet, these rabbits have many special habits. And at the end of the day, when it''s time to say "goodnight," there is one habit of rabbits that''s not to be missed. . . . Douglas Florian is a bestselling children''s book author whose work has received many accolades, from ''Best of'' lists to starred reviews. Sonia Sanchez''s work in the picture book Here I Am earned her numerous accolades, including an Eisner Award nomination for Best Painter. This charming story with adorable rabbit characters told with lyrical rhyme is perfect for kids and parents to share and read aloud. Sonia Sanchez''s gorgeous artwork perfectly captures the sweet and energetic spirit of the text.

Pig and Cat are pals who like to bike, swim, read, and make art together. One day Pig notices Dog, who has a very interesting kite. Pig and Dog play, and Cat feels neglected and lonely. But Pig and Dog are generous souls after all; and now Pig, Cat and Dog are pals . . . who skateboard and surf! Visually exciting art is executed with crayon and colored pencil on manila paper, in a style that is both sophisticated and childlike. Interesting details in the art add layers of storytelling.

Douglas Florian explores the arboreal world with his signature wit and whimsy in this tree-mendous picture book poetry collection featuring a dynamic vertical format that illustrates the incredible heights and shapes of the trees. Seeds are sprouting, roots are spreading, and branches are swaying. From coconut palms and bristlecone pines to baobabs and banyans, discover the scientific nature of these majestic plants as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.

Jon Scieszka''s Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable—and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, how-to guides, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there. Supports the Common Core State Standards

Labeled drawings portray animals at the zoo.

Bath time is fun! fun! fun! in this playful board book! Today we had such fun! fun! fun! But now the day is done! done! done! After a fun-filled day, it''s time to go home and take a bath! From washing tiny toes and your little nose to making rubber ducky go quack! quack! quack!, bath time is fun! fun! fun! The rhyming text makes this the perfect read-along story to get little ones excited for bath time.

A collection of poems about such birds as the emperor penguin, rhinoceros hornbill, and whooping crane.

A family enjoys a winter day of relaxation and fun.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the daily work of an automobile mechanic.

Farmer Brown is heading to town on his tractor and along the way he picks up some well dressed animals.

Dozens of poems with instant activities that build skills in grammar, vocabulary, elaboration and more.

Children''s book author Douglas Florian describes his beginnings as an illustrator and how his varied books and illustrations take shape.

A celebration of spring through poems and color paintings.

Celebrated poet Douglas Florian is back with a new picture book of poetry that puts a delightfully fresh and funny spin on farm life. Our family farm is lots of fun with things to do till day is done… This family farm is filled with udderly loveable cows, silly billy goats, a-maize-ing corn, and much more to feed and tend to and care for. With clever poems that are perfect for reading aloud and chock-full of farming fun facts, there’s plenty for young animal lovers and aspiring agriculturists to love.

Join these animals as they leap, crawl, race, and sing in this playful board book by award-winning author Douglas Florian. Leap, frog, leap! Creep, caterpillar, creep! In this playful, rhyming story by award-winning author Douglas Florian, join these animals as they do what they do best! Watch a frog leap, a caterpillar creep, a rabbit race, a cheetah chase, a hen peck, a turtle trek, a sparrow sing, a monkey swing, a crab crawl, a crow call, a gull soar, a bear explore, a spider spin, a crocodile grin, and a chick peep! At the end, a child sleeps with all the animals surrounding him.

Discover animal opposites in this playful board book by award-winning author Douglas Florian Bears are big. Bees are small. Shrews are short. Giraffes are tall. In this fun, rhyming story by award-winning author Douglas Florian, little ones can meet pairs of animals and discover how they''re different! The pairs include bears/bees, shrews/giraffes, rhinos/tigers, turtles/snails, sloths/cheetahs, eels/tree frogs, hippos/butterflies, and ravens/doves.

One family of bears does all their favorite things before it''s time to hibernate for the winter in this follow-up to The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits by the award-winning author and illustrator team of Douglas Florian and Sonia Sánchez, now available as a board book! The cares of bears are curious indeed, as you will discover, if you care to read. Join a family of bears as they have all kinds of fun throughout the seasons! From climbing up trees and stealing honey to giving bear hugs and lazing in lakes, these bears have many curious cares. But when winter comes, it''s time to hibernate. Can the cares of these bears wait until spring? The rhyming text makes this story a perfect read-along book for storytime!

A collection of more than 100 humorous poems on such topics as ogres, pizza, fear, school, dragons, trees, and hair.

A Bird Can Fly! Big Book

A family takes a trip to the country and enjoys a summer day of relaxation and fun.

Briefly describes where and how people work.

Two children walk through the woods with a guide, exploring trails and observing nature around them.

Labeled pictures present life on a city street, where skateboards roll, pigeons fly, and traffic moves.

Illustrations with little accompanying text give a month-by-month depiction of a year on a farm in the country.

Celebrate America''s favorite pastime with this collection of witty baseball poems written and illustrated by Douglas Florian, the author of the "New York Times" best-seller "insectlopedia."

Twenty-one poems about animals of all shapes, sizes, and habitats.

Briefly describes the tools of a painter, his subject matter, and the feelings he feels as he creates pictures.

Demonstrates how different types of chefs work with food and describes some of the utensils that they use.

A simple description of what a carpenter does in his daily work.

A woman carrying a shopping bag passes all the sights of the city on the way to her apartment, then hangs on her wall the painting she has bought: a cityscape.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a family of bears from tree-climbing in spring, through all-night dances in summer, to their deep winter sleep.

A pilot and his small plane soar, loop, and cruise over cities, forests, deserts, and mountains, across the United States.

An introduction to various kinds of seashells, where they can be found, and their inhabitants.

Discusses the development and behavior of frogs and introduces several varieties.