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Books by Douglas Florian | Wonderlit

Books by Douglas Florian

44 books · Ages 0–12

Known for the How We Work and Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings series, Douglas Florian writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–12, alongside 28 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors.

Series

A Potter

An Auto Mechanic

A Chef

4 books · Ages 3–8

Unbeelievables

Beast Feast

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

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Douglas Florian

For the curious child who loves forest animals and wants to know more about the mysterious weasel family. A gentle intro

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Bing Bang Boing

Douglas Florian

Over 150 ridiculous nonsense verses come to life with wacky illustrations that turn ordinary logic completely inside out

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Winter Eyes Poems & Paintings

Douglas Florian

By Age Range

A Bird Can Fly

A Summer Day

A Year in the Country

A Bird Can Fly

A Summer Day

A Year in the Country

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Humor Art & Creativity Animals Creativity & Imagination Pride & Accomplishment

Insectlopedia: Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian's Poems and Paintings

3 books · Ages 5–12

Shabbat Shalom!

1 book · Ages 3–7

Bath! Bath! Bath!

Play! Play! Play!

Bed! Bed! Bed!

6 books · Ages 0–5

Handsprings

1 book · Ages 4–8

Pig Is Big on Books

1 book · Ages 4–6

For families who love to observe the subtle magic of winter, this delightful collection of poems and paintings captures

Ages 4–8

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Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles

Douglas Florian

Laughter is the only requirement for these silly poems about the things that matter most, like avoiding homework and han

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Douglas Florian

For the child who loves the silly and the gross, this collection of snappy, rhythmic poems turns everyday life and wild

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Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs

Douglas Florian

Geckos, crocodiles, and poison-dart frogs leap off the page in these twenty-one funny poems paired with vibrant watercol

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Zoo's Who: Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

Humorous paintings and playful poems celebrate the quirks of the animal kingdom, from slow-moving sloths to curious liza

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Ice!: Poems About Polar Life

Douglas Florian

Witty rhymes and oil pastel drawings capture the life of animals in the Arctic and Antarctic. It is a playful, poetic lo

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Winter Eyes: Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

The quiet beauty of falling snow and icy mornings comes to life through forty-eight rhythmic poems and soft watercolor p

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Douglas Florian

Playful rhymes and scientific sidebars reveal the busy, buzzing secrets of the hive and the fascinating life cycle of th

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Mammalabilia: Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

Witty poems and full-page watercolors capture the quirky personalities of twenty-one different mammals in this playful g

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Douglas Florian

Whimsical poems and hidden artwork celebrate the unique traits of trees, blending wordplay with fascinating facts about

Cover of Poem Runs: Baseball Poems and Paintings

Poem Runs: Baseball Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

The crack of the bat and the dust of the diamond come alive through rhythmic verses and vibrant paintings celebrating ev

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Zoobilations!: Animal Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

Playful puns and childlike watercolor art bring a quirky collection of animals to life through rhythmic verses and whims

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In the Swim: Poems and Paintings

Douglas Florian

Witty rhymes and playful paintings reveal the peculiar habits and strange secrets of twenty-one different fish from the

Cover of Poem Runs

Douglas Florian

For the young sports enthusiast who loves the rhythm of the game. These playful baseball poems celebrate everything from

A Potter

A Chef

A Fisher

Insectlopedia: Poems and Paintings

Poem Depot: Aisles of Smiles

Laugh-eteria

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Serious Farm