Most Popular Books by Douglas Florian

Step back in time with this fossil-filled picture book poetry collection that explores the prehistoric era with Douglas Florian’s singular wit and style. This book is full of dinosaurs, Both carnivores and herbivores. You’ll find a big Iguanodon, As well as clever Tro-o-don. There’s Spinosaurus and T. rex, Plus plesiosaurs with GIANT necks… Twenty funny and factual poems bring dinosaurs to life—illuminating the natural history of these amazing creatures as well as their unique and quirky characteristics.

Labeled drawings portray animals at the zoo.

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.

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

A collection of humorous poems about such underwater creatures as the starfish, piranha, and clam.

A family enjoys a winter day of relaxation and fun.

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

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.

Don''t forget to flush! flush! flush! after using the toilet! This adorable rhyming board book teaches little ones all the steps to potty training. Discover the whole Baby Steps Series with Play! Play! Play!, Bath! Bath! Bath!, Brush! Brush! Brush!, and Bed! Bed! Bed! Everyone goes to the bathroom. Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids show toddlers the basics of potty training in this bouncy read-aloud.

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

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

A celebration of spring through poems and color paintings.

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

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

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.

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

Illustrates what a potter does with clay.

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