Author & Illustrator Profile
P.D. Eastman
15 Books
P.D. Eastman was a prominent American children's author and illustrator who created some of the most enduring beginner books of the 20th century. Working closely with Dr. Seuss, he developed a distinctive, energetic cartoon style paired with simple, engaging vocabulary. His classic works, such as "Go, Dog. Go!" and "Are You My Mother?", continue to help young children discover the joy of reading.
The crisp autumn air is finally here, and Aaron the Alligator is ready to celebrate all of his favorite fall activities. He is dreaming of picking sweet apples, finding the perfect orange pumpkin, playing football, and maybe even spotting a spooky ghost. But because it is Aaron, things do not exactly go smoothly. While playing outside with his friends, his usual clumsy mistakes turn a normal autumn afternoon into a hilarious mess. You will have a great time sounding out the simple words and using the picture clues to read about his funny autumn accidents. It is the perfect story to enjoy as the leaves change colors, showing that even a silly alligator can have a wonderfully messy fall season.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Meet two very different pals named Fred and Ted. Fred is a big dog, and Ted is a little dog. Everything about these two friends is completely opposite. When they drive, Fred drives slowly, but Ted drives fast. Fred likes the color green, while Ted loves red. They even like different kinds of food and different ways to sleep. But even though they do everything in opposite ways, they always have a great time together. Along with their helpful bird friend, Fred and Ted show that you do not have to be exactly the same to be best friends. You will enjoy laughing at their silly adventures as you learn all about opposites in this fun and simple story.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Get ready to explore an exciting world of words with some of your favorite silly characters. This is not your regular or boring dictionary. Instead, it is packed with crazy animals and funny situations that make learning new vocabulary an absolute blast. You will discover over one thousand words paired with colorful pictures that show exactly what each word means. From Aaron the Alligator to zipped up zebras, every page is full of laughs. You can follow along with the wild cast of characters as they run, jump, and play their way through the alphabet. It is the perfect way to build your reading skills and learn new words while having a wonderful time.
6-8 Years
138 Pages
Get ready to zoom around and learn all about colors with the busiest dogs in town. This exciting story lets you control the action as you read. You can spin the wheels, lift the flaps, and pull the tabs to make the story come to life right in your hands. You get to help a white dog magically grow black spots and change the bright traffic lights from red to green so the cars can go. Watch as colorful dogs drive their zooming vehicles all over the pages. It is a wonderful way to practice learning your colors while having fun playing with the moving parts. You will love exploring this busy world of fast cars and friendly dogs.
6-8 Years
When Mr. and Mrs. Bird find a strange egg in their nest, they decide to take care of it like their very own. But when the egg finally cracks open, out pops the most unusual baby bird they have ever seen. Junior has snapping jaws, sharp teeth, and a huge appetite. In fact, he looks exactly like a baby alligator! The dedicated bird parents fly back and forth all day to feed their hungry new child. Soon, Junior grows so heavy that he is about to break their nest. He needs to leave his tree home, but there is one giant problem. How can a baby alligator fly when he does not have any wings? You will love reading about this funny family and seeing how Junior solves his big flying problem in this easy to read story.
6-8 Years
48 Pages
Aaron the Alligator is having a very hot, tired, and hungry afternoon. It is the perfect day to be lazy, but Aaron cannot seem to catch a break. His stomach is rumbling, so he decides to take a giant bite out of a bright yellow lemon. Blech! That was a terrible idea, because lemons are definitely not a sweet treat for an alligator. You can follow along with Aaron as his sleepy afternoon quickly turns into a crazy adventure full of funny mistakes. With simple words and big text, you will easily read all about this goofy alligator and his silly mishaps. You will be giggling at every page as Aaron tries to turn his bad day around.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Spend a busy day with two friendly dogs named Ted and Fred. From the moment they wake up until it is time to go to sleep, these energetic pups are always on the move. You get to follow along as they run errands, complete their daily chores, and find plenty of time to play. Every time they start a new activity, you will see a clock showing exactly what time it is. This makes it incredibly easy and fun to learn how to tell time as you read the story. You will love watching the clock hands move forward while Fred and Ted go about their daily routine. It is a wonderful way to practice reading clocks with your favorite dog friends.
6-8 Years
21 Pages
Bundle up and get ready for some freezing fun with Aaron the Alligator. Aaron is trying to enjoy a beautiful winter day, but he is a little bit clumsy and always seems to find trouble. Whether he is running away from giant rolling snowballs or slipping and sliding across dangerous thin ice, this goofy alligator cannot seem to stay on his feet. You will laugh out loud as you watch Aaron tumble his way through the freezing cold weather. With very simple words and helpful picture clues, you will be able to read all about his chilly escapades on your own. It is a wonderfully silly winter story that makes practicing your reading skills a fantastic time.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Jump into a wonderful and wacky journey through all the letters of the alphabet. From an elephant balancing on eggs to a zebra playing a zither, every single page is filled with silly animals doing very strange things. You will discover hilarious combinations of words that all start with the same letter. The helpful alphabet running down the side of the pages lets you easily track exactly which letter you are learning about. You will have a great time sounding out the words and looking at the bright, funny pictures of animals in crazy situations. It is a playful and exciting way to practice your letters and read your very first words all by yourself.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
When Sam the Owl wakes up in the middle of the night, he is looking for a friend to play with. Soon, he meets Gus, a glowing firefly who can draw amazing lines of light in the dark sky. Sam loves following Gus as he spells out words in the air. But Gus soon discovers that his glowing words can play tricks on the people below. He starts causing huge traffic jams and confusing airplanes with his tricky signs. When Gus accidentally gets caught by an angry hot dog vendor, he ends up in a very dangerous situation on the train tracks. Now, it is up to Sam to save his glowing friend and help Gus use his special talent to fix his mistakes.
6-8 Years
72 Pages
Aaron the Alligator is ready to get active, but things never quite go his way. No matter what he tries to do, this clumsy reptile always ends up in a funny mess. Whether he is trying to play a friendly game of ball, planting seeds in the garden, or simply going for a walk, Aaron somehow manages to find trouble. You will be giggling at every page as you watch him trip, stumble, and bumble his way through his daily activities. With large text, rhyming words, and colorful pictures to help you along, you will easily decode the story and read about Aaron all by yourself. It is a wonderfully silly adventure that shows how even the clumsiest alligator can still be a good sport.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Meet Aaron the Alligator, a friendly reptile who simply cannot avoid getting into funny situations. No matter what he does or where he goes, something wild and unexpected is always waiting just around the corner. If there is a muddy puddle, Aaron will definitely trip into it. If there is a giant snowball, it will probably roll right over him. You will love reading about all the crazy mix ups and silly accidents that fill his days. Even when everything goes completely wrong, Aaron always manages to keep going and make you smile. You will enjoy practicing your reading skills as you follow along with his goofy adventures. You will quickly learn that sometimes the absolute best stories happen when things do not go exactly as planned.
6-8 Years
Mr. and Mrs. Bird decide that they are tired of their old home and need to find a brand new place to live. They fly off on a grand adventure to find the absolutely perfect nest. However, their search leads them to some very strange and silly locations. From a cozy looking mailbox to a tall church bell tower, every spot they try seems to have a major problem. You will laugh as they try to build their home in places that are definitely not meant for birds. After checking all over town and facing a giant storm, Mr. and Mrs. Bird finally discover an important secret. Read along to find out if they will ever discover the best nest in the world.
6-8 Years
72 Pages
Get ready for a high-speed adventure filled with the busiest, funniest animals you have ever seen. Red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, and little dogs are all on the move, and they are using every kind of transportation imaginable. You will watch them zoom past on scooters, glide down hills on skis, and speed along in brightly colored cars.
Everyone is in a massive hurry, and they are all heading toward the exact same secret location. With very simple words and colorful pictures on every page, you can easily follow along as the excitement builds. The funny questions and silly situations will keep you laughing as you read all by yourself.
You will love joining this wild crew as they race toward a spectacular surprise waiting at the very top of a giant tree. Jump right into this hilarious, fast-paced journey that makes practicing your reading skills an absolute blast.
6-8 Years
72 Pages
Imagine being a brand-new baby bird, just hatched, and your mother is nowhere to be found! That's exactly what happens to our little hero. As soon as he pops out of his egg, he's all alone and determined to find the one person who belongs to him.
Join this brave baby bird on his exciting journey as he asks everyone he meets, "Are you my mother?" From a friendly kitten to a big dog, a busy hen, and even a mysterious Snort, he encounters all sorts of creatures. Will any of them be his mom? You'll love following along as he searches high and low, learning about the world and what makes a mother truly special. This heartwarming and funny classic is perfect for young readers just beginning their own adventures in reading.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
