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Books by Barney Saltzberg | Wonderlit

Books by Barney Saltzberg

22 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the Stanley Birdbaum and Cornelius P. Mud series, Barney Saltzberg writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, joy & gratitude, animals.

Series

Crazy Hair Day

Star of the Week

Stanley Birdbaum

2 books · Ages 4–8

Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed?

Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for School?

Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Baby?

Cornelius P. Mud

3 books · Ages 2–6

I Love Dogs

I Love Cats

2 books · Ages 2–6

A Little Bit of Oomph!

Beautiful Oops!

1 book · Ages 3–7

Colors, Colors, Everywhere!

Friends Come in Different Sizes

2 books · Ages 0–3

Chengdu Can Do

Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

2 books · Ages 2–5

Standalone Books

Cover of Phoebe and the Spelling Bee

Phoebe and the Spelling Bee

Barney Saltzberg

Tricky letters and silent vowels are no match for Phoebe, who uses her vibrant imagination to visualize the toughest wor

Cover of I Love Dogs

Barney Saltzberg

Big dogs, small dogs, and every pup in between get their moment in this playful, rhythmic list of everything that makes

Cover of Stanley and the Class Pet

Stanley and the Class Pet

Barney Saltzberg

For the child feeling the weight of a big mistake or the pressure of caring for something precious. A gentle look at own

Cover of All Around the Seasons

All Around the Seasons

Barney Saltzberg

Spring chicks and winter snowmen pop from the pages in this rhyming celebration of the special changes that each season

Cover of Beautiful Oops!

Beautiful Oops!

Barney Saltzberg

Tears, spills, and smudges become wonderful pieces of art in this interactive celebration of turning mistakes into creat

Cover of Arlo Needs Glasses

Arlo Needs Glasses

Barney Saltzberg

Arlo the dog can finally catch his ball after a trip to the eye doctor; includes a fold-out vision machine and four pair

Cover of Would You Rather Be a Princess or a Dragon?

Would You Rather Be a Princess or a Dragon?

Barney Saltzberg

For the child who loves both sparkle and fire, this playful choice-based book explores the fun of being different charac

Cover of Delicious Story, A

Delicious Story, A

Barney Saltzberg

Little Mouse is ready for a story, but there is one big problem: Big Mouse has already eaten it! A silly, conversational

Cover of The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings

The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings

Barney Saltzberg

For any family with a furry friend, these poems explore the hilarious, messy, and deeply loyal bond between dogs and the

Cover of Andrew Drew and Drew

Andrew Drew and Drew

Barney Saltzberg

Andrew doesn't just draw pictures; he draws himself into adventures through die-cut pages that follow the movement of hi

By Age Range

I Love Dogs

Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed?

I Love Cats

Phoebe and the Spelling Bee

Crazy Hair Day

I Love Dogs

Phoebe and the Spelling Bee

Crazy Hair Day

The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings

The Smell of Wet Dog: And Other Dog Poems and Drawings

Common Themes

Humor Joy & Gratitude Animals Curiosity & Wonder Art & Creativity Self-Confidence & Identity Becoming a Big Kid Creativity & Imagination

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Goodnight Selfie

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