Author & Illustrator Profile
P.D. Eastman
6 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.
Books in "Beginner Books"
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
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
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
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
