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Books by Bob Barner | Wonderlit

Books by Bob Barner

13 books · Ages 1–8

Known for the A Transportation Fact Book and I Like to Read series, Bob Barner writes picture books and middle grade for ages 1–8, alongside 11 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude, art & creativity.

Series

The Elevator Escalator Book

A Transportation Fact Book

1 book · Ages 3–7

Octopus Moves

1 book · Ages 3–6

Standalone Books

Cover of Walk the Dog

For the little one who stops to pet every pup on the sidewalk. This colorful rhyming romp introduces 26 breeds and their

Cover of To Everything

For children navigating life's big changes, this rhythmic book uses vibrant collage art to explain that every feeling an

Cover of Penguins, Penguins Everywhere!

Penguins, Penguins Everywhere!

Waddle into the snowy, icy world of penguins to see how these playful birds live and explore their habitat.

By Age Range

The Elevator Escalator Book

Walk the Dog

Penguins, Penguins Everywhere!

The Elevator Escalator Book

Walk the Dog

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Joy & Gratitude Art & Creativity Nature & Outdoors Animals Science & Nature Ocean & Marine Life Bugs & Insects

Ages 2–5

Cover of Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!

Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!

Delicate butterflies danced through the air long before the dinosaurs vanished. Follow their journey from the prehistori

Cover of Sea Bones

Jellies have no brains and whales are the largest creatures on Earth. Rhythmic rhymes and colorful art introduce the str

Cover of Dem Bones

A skeleton band performs a lively, paper-collage rendition of a famous spiritual to help identify bones and learn how th

Cover of Snap! Stick Out Your Tongue!

Snap! Stick Out Your Tongue!

For the curious toddler who loves to touch everything. This playful board book uses snapping tabs to teach how animals u

Cover of The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos

The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos

For children curious about how different cultures honor their ancestors, this bright bilingual book explores the joyous

Cover of Animal Baths

Tiny shrimp scrub eel teeth and fish clean sharks in this rhythmic look at the many surprising ways animals keep themsel

Cover of Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

For the curious toddler who stops for every ant on the sidewalk, this vibrant introduction celebrates the tiny creatures

Cover of Bug Safari

Ants, beetles, and mantises become giants in this backyard expedition that gives a bug’s-eye view of the world through v

To Everything

To Everything

Sea Bones

The Day of the Dead / El día de los muertos

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Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

Cosmic Wonder: Halley's Comet and Humankind

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

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B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book