Best Selling Books by Bob Barner

In this lively book, award-winning author-artist Bob Barner takes readers on a ride through outer space to visit distant planets and dazzling stars. The simple rhyming text and colorful torn-paper collage illustrations make this book perfect for the very youngest readers, and the Meet the Planets and Meet the Galaxy sections, both bursting with facts, will engage older readers as well. Stars! Stars! Stars! will rocket aspiring stargazers right out of this world!

"Did you know that Jellies (not Jelly Fish--because they aren''t actually fish) have no bones and no brains? Or that the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale? Join author-illustrator Bob Barner as he makes waves with this lush picture book about the sea featuring his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, and an underwater informational chart, Sea Bones will make young readers want to dive right in!"--

This title features the personal reflections of non fiction picture book author illustrator, Bob Barner, including insight into his life, his path to becoming a successful children''s author illustrator and the back story behind his books. Mr. Barner offers activity suggestions for each of his featured books and interesting details to share with students that will pique their interest in writing and illustrating. His discussion of his creative process in such books as Dem Bones, Stars, Stars, Stars and Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! is both fascinating and instructive to teachers and the young writers with whom they work. The book is beautifully illustrated with art from Mr. Barner''s books. Grades K-6. Playing on the phrase, The author and you which is a commonly taught reading comprehension strategy that teaches the learner how to look at the words of an author and make inferences about what is being said, this new series will assist the teacher and teacher librarian in understanding the underlying purposes of the author as they prepare learning activities for their students. The series that will focus primarily on books for the elementary age child (K-6) will feature insights into the author''s background, purposes and goals in writing his books. By furnishing an overview of the author''s works, the books in the series will give teachers insight into the big picture of their creative process. This title features the personal reflections of non fiction picture book author illustrator, Bob Barner, including insight into his life, his path to becoming a successful children''s author illustrator and the back story behind his books. Mr. Barner offers activity suggestions for each of his featured books and interesting details to share with students that will pique their interest in writing and illustrating. His discussion of his creative process in such books as Dem Bones, Stars, Stars, Stars and, Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! is both fascinating and instructive to teachers and the young writers they instruct. The book is beautifully illustrated with art from Mr. Barner''s books. Grades K-6.

With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, breathing creatures. Filled with fun dinosaur facts (a T. Rex skull can weigh up to 750 pounds!) and an informational "Dinometer," Dinosaur Bones is sure to make young dinosaur enthusiasts roar with delight.

A nonsense rhyme introduces children to familiar bugs. Includes a fun facts section.

Presents an illustrated version of the verse in Ecclesiastes which states that there is a time for everything, including a time to be born and a time to die.

Everyone''s favorite bears (and some you may have never met before) fish, munch, dive, cuddle, and climb their way through this playful romp. The simple rhyming text is enhanced with fun facts about new cubs (pandas are born no bigger than a stick of butter!) and bears around the world (the spectacled bear is the only species native to South America), while Bob Barner''s richly textured paper collage illustrations bring the bears of the world to life. Budding ursinologists will bearly be able to contain themselves—this book is sure to leave them roaring for more!

A rendition of a traditional African American spiritual.

Explores ways in which a variety of animals--such as mammals, insects, reptiles, and birds--stay clean; and includes information on morphology.

A parade of irresistible penguins—from climates warm and cold—swim, slide, and waddle across the pages of Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere! The enticing combination of bright, playful collage artwork and simple, rhyming text, plus illustrations of all 17 penguin species make this an ideal choice for the youngest readers.

This tail-wagging book features an alphabet of jumping, barking, playing dogs. From Airedales to Zwergpinschers, the 26 breeds gather to form one big, boisterous, barking pack. Bob Barner''s colorful collage illustrations and a bouncy, fun-to-read-aloud text make this book a playful introduction to man''s (and kid''s) best friend.

A young boy''s dream sends him on an underwater journey through a coral reef. Includes factual information on coral reefs and the animals that live in them.

A dalmatian driving a fire truck, a corgi riding a bike! Join a pack of dogs as they zoom around in this fast-paced level C reader for kids. Cars go. Buses go. Trucks go. But when a flock of ducklings need to cross? Stop! The pups must brake and let their feathered friends cross. Bob Barner has created a delightful world complete with tie-dye boats, floral cars, and long, tandem bicycles for happy dogs to ride together. Developing readers will love zipping around with the various pooches and parents will appreciate the message of situational awareness. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers who have mastered basic sight words are ready for more. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D. This book has been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient(TM) Leveling System. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

What are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs? Butterflies! With a lively text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations, award-winning author Bob Barner brings us a wonderful look at the amazing history of butterflies, and how their lives intersected with the dinosaurs millions of years ago. Readers will be fascinated to discover that when they stop to admire a beautiful butterfly, a dinosaur may have once done the same! This gorgeous, rollicking, informative book is sure to become a favorite of budding scientists everywhere.

Grab a ukulele and sing along as a dog-owner tries to help a pack of itchy dogs, with tips on how to tune and play your uke and more! I play ukulele and my dog sings along Her friends all wag to our rocking song A ukulele-playing dog owner sings about a group of sad flea-bitten dogs as they flee from their treatment and cause comical havoc. By the end of the song, order is restored, and itches abated. As the pack starts to feel better, the furry friends overwhelm the singer with gratitude. Written by an author-musician, the book features a mnemonic device and other tips for how to tune and play a ukulele. Sheet music and a brief history of ukes are also included.

When Buddy and his best friend, Mouse, enter a bike race, they both hope to win the Silver Dinosaur bicycle.

Text and maps describe the route traveled by Paul Revere when he warned the colonists of the approach of the British prior to the outbreak of the American Revolution.

All the animals of the forrest help wake Bear up in the Spring.

The way twelve different forms of transportation work are explained as a large, brown dog takes each on a trip to deliver a package.

Presents numerous facts about the ancestry, growth, habits, and behavior of the largest land animal.

"When Octopus needs a new home, this community of sea creatures is on the move and ready to help out"--

Relates the wonderful things that can be found in a garden.

Celebrate nature and community with a frisky dog and his new garden friends in this beginning reader, now in Spanish! "I have a garden," announces dog. In simple sentences, the dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. "This garden is for me," the dog continues. "No. This garden is for all of us. We have a garden," answer his animal neighbors. Illustrated in vibrant collage, this deceptively simple early reader is a celebration of nature and community, plus little ones can play spot the dog on nearly every spread. ¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own!

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el Día de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead! They prepare offerings of flowers, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods to eat and share. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. After hours of singing, dancing, and reminiscing, it''s time for bed. The festivities are described in brief, lyrical text, presented in both Spanish and English. An author''s note provides more detail on the holiday, its historical context, and the inspiration behind the artwork. Bob Barner''s signature collages incorporate the traditional Day of the Dead symbols and bright, bold colors to evoke the joyful atmosphere of this vibrant holiday. Celebrate our ancestors on the Day of the Dead / Honremos a los antepasados en el Día de los Muertos!

What animal has the strongest jaw in the world? What animal''s mouth has over 200 teeth? Filled with impressive facts about the wild''s most remarkable jaws, this clever novelty book takes a fascinating look at some of the planet''s strangest creatures, as they chomp and gnash! Simply pull the jaws on each page - and when you let go? SNAP! The jaws clamp back into place, making it appear as if each animal is biting dramatically. Written and illustrated by the distinguished and ever-curious Bob Barner, this innovative "snapping" board book will satisfy even the hungriest of curious minds.

A barking bilingual book! A dalmatian driving a fire truck, a corgi riding a bike, join a pack of dogs as they zoom around in both English and Spanish. See the cars. Mira los autos. See the trucks. Mira los camiónes. With both English and Spanish text, see happy dogs zip around in brightly colored, wacky vehicles of all kinds. But when a flock of ducklings need to cross? Stop! The pups must brake and let their feathered friends cross. Parents, bilingual and monolingual alike, will love this vivid, energetic board book that introduces words in not one language but two. Using only a few simple words, the multilingual text is accessible to the youngest beginner readers. Perfect for the toddler who gets excited when they see a car or dog.

A young explorer finds dragonflies, bees, beetles, and an army of black ants on the move in this introduction to insects and other creepy crawlies. A four-page glossary provides information on the sixteen kinds of bugs seen in this story.

Mite-size engineers construct the perfect roller coaster in this fun-filled introduction to measurement and data presentation. The ants need to plan the Blowout Bug Jamboree! But how can they build a roller coaster for the festival if they don''t know how many bugs will come, or how big those bugs will be? This enjoyable introduction to measurement, comparison, and data visualization focuses on building math skills that aren''t dependent on units-- so it works equally well for young readers used to inches or centimeters. And most of all-- it''s fun! Colorful cut-paper art brings the bugs-- and their creations-- to life. In a deluxe fold-out spread, everything comes together in a huge, perfect rollercoaster-- big enough for all the bugs at the Jamboree to enjoy, and filled with tiny details for clever readers to spot!

Easy rhyming text describes a parade celebrating each month of the year, followed by information about different calendars, the months, and how to make one''s own calendar.

"Slurp! Lick! SNAP! With impressive facts about the wild''s most remarkable tongues, and pull-and-release tabs that "snap!" back in to place, this innovative "snapping" board book will satisfy even the hungriest of curious minds"--

Introduces twenty-six different breeds of dogs and their many canine activities as it takes the readers through the alphabet.

With sugar skulls, sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, Hispanic families welcome back ancestors on this holiday.

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on The Day Of The Dead.

See what animals like to do in the park at night.