New Releases by Douglas Florian

Two starred reviews! Celebrate the sun, earth, moon, and many more natural marvels through “heartfelt, memorable” (Booklist, starred review) poetry in this picture book from acclaimed poet Douglas Florian. Thank you, sun. You give us light. You shine all day until the night. You warm our planet as you burn—and ask for nothing in return. From lofty mountains that peak our interest, to wind that lends a breeze, to soil that’s truly down to earth, there are countless things to be thankful for on our planet. Filled with fun facts about nature and clever poems perfect for reading aloud, young readers can learn about the natural wonders of planet Earth and thank them for making the world go round!

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.

Smile wide and brush! brush! brush! in this rhyming board book that teaches little ones how to clean their teeth! Brushing teeth is fun! fun! fun! After dinner is done! done! done! Everyone needs to brush! brush! brush! their teeth-inside, outside, right, and left. Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids show toddlers the basics of tooth brushing in this bouncy read-aloud.

A collection of poems celebrating animals, from weasels to hammerhead sharks.

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.

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.

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!

A collection of poems about baseball.

A celebration of spring through poems and color paintings.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

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

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

A family plants a vegetable garden and helps it grow to a rich harvest.

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

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

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

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

Turtle''s adventures include sunning on a log, going for a swim, and being scared by a snake.

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

Illustrates what a potter does with clay.

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

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