Best Selling Books 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 big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

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

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

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.

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.

A collection of poems about trees.

Follow one family of rabbits as they do all their favorite things in this sweet, poetic story from award-winning author Douglas Florian. The habits of rabbits are many, not few, with plenty of things that they love to do! This sweet, lyrical story by Douglas Florian follows a family of rabbits as they have fun doing everyday things like digging holes, building snow rabbits, thumping their feet, and more. But as the day comes to an end, their favorite thing to do is say "goodnight" with a hug and a kiss.

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.

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

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

"A book of picture book poetry that puts a delightfully fresh and funny spin on farm life"--

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

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.

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 poems about baseball.

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

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