Bob staake has 66 books on goodreads with 18366 ratings. A dinosaur book with humor and fun factsperfect for the youngest dino fans. Another evidence for the coexistence of men and dinosaurs are ancient mayan relief sculptures discovered in mexico which resemble birds with reptilian features. Jul 15, 2016 bluebird by bob staake using simple geometric shapes in a comic book panel format, illustrator bob staake put together a real stomachpunch of a childrens book about a bullied young boy and his unlikely and selfless bird friend.
Best books for kids and teens search by age ages 68. What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again. May 19, 2011 with cars galore peter stein has whipped up a rollicking rhyme about a crazy parade of cars that has perfectly matched illustrations from bob staake. Bob staake is an awardwinning illustrator who has authored andor illustrated close to 50 books, including look. One of his specialties is explaining complicated topics to both lay and professional audiences. They happily do what theyre programmed to do all day long. One by one, crane truck, cement mixer, dump truck, bulldozer, and excavator finish their work and lie down to restso theyll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. The third title in national geographic little kids first big book series, this book is for kids 4 to 8yearsold who love dinos. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, bob staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.
The book of gold by bob staake there is a legend, she explained, that somewhere in the world there is one very special book thats just waiting to be discovered. J pict easytoread, rhyming text invites the reader to search for items on a different theme on each page, while celebrating the wonder of a picture book. He is the author of three books on science and dinosaurs, including the big book of what, how and why, who knew. Bob staake books list of books by author bob staake. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Magee series chris van dusen my pet book by bob staake one big pair of underwear by laura gehl 100 things that make me happy by amy schwartz. The best books on playful books for children five books. Here is a cnn interview where bob talks about the ideas behind bluebird. Packed with rivers of chocolate, robot dinosaurs, and eggsray vision, the world becomes busters creation in this fantastically creative picture book by debut authorillustrator dave wasson. Im the author andor illustrator of over 50 books for kids. Mar 05, 2014 download the book thief discussion guide and bluray this post may contain affiliate links andor amazon affiliate links.
His newest picture book, my pet book, perfectly presents staakes wacky sensibilities and his colorfully crowded world while expressing the joys of books and reading at the same time. What will keep you coming back to this title again and again is the tremendous and beautifullymodeled drawings full of the most whimsical detail. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. This is a bright and funny search and find book, aided with diecuts to reveal a few choice items from each spread. National geographic little kids first big book of dinosaurs. The best books on playful books for children five books expert. It will look like any other book, but it holds all the answers to every question ever asked, and when it is opened, it turns to solid gold.
Whatever your age, play is how we test ideas, define rules and see if they hold. My boys, ages 3 and 5, cannot get enough of bob staake s look a book and look. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Cars galore written by peter stein and illustrated by bob staake. Bob staake market day carol cordsen miss linas ballerinas series grace maccarone mr. The text in seekandfind books usually is just there to tell you what to seek. From dinosaurs to flying saucers, mummies to robots, a glorious cornucopia of stuff to. It rhymes, its colourful, its about looking and it uses the format of a book as a platform for play.
From dinosaurs to flying saucers, mummies to robots, a glorious cornucopia of. Poems reveal clues for uncovering dinosaurs, flying saucers, robots, and more. They have been translated into over 12 languages around the world. The pages are jam packed with things to look at and the rhyming text offers clues to objects hidden within the. His newest picture book, my pet book, perfectly presents staake s wacky sensibilities and his colorfully crowded world while expressing the joys of books and reading at the same time. Dec 22, 2007 another evidence for the coexistence of men and dinosaurs are ancient mayan relief sculptures discovered in mexico which resemble birds with reptilian features. When the american museum of natural historys paleontologist william diller matthew published his book dinosaurs in 1915, no one understood how the famous mesozoic creatures originated or. This book is most appropriate for children ages 48. Dinosaur bob and his adventures with the family lazardo reading rainbow bookthis is a quirky and funny title about life with a pet dinosaur who doesnt dream of this at some point. He is an editor and author with over 25 years of experience in online and traditional media.
Heres a tale of four hardworking metal robots who have four different jobs around the house. The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by franco tempestawho illustrated national geographic kids the ultimate dinopedia. His work has graced the cover of the new yorker a dozen times, and his november 17, 2008 barack obama victory cover was named best magazine cover of the year by time magazine. See all books authored by bob staake, including bluebird, and the red lemon deluxe golden book, and more on. With cars galore peter stein has whipped up a rollicking rhyme about a crazy parade of cars that has perfectly matched illustrations from bob staake. He has also written books on many aspects of natural history and earth sciences both prehistoric and modern. Make sure you look for another special book by bob staake a wordless treasure called bluebird. Bluebird by bob staake using simple geometric shapes in a comic book panel format, illustrator bob staake put together a real stomachpunch of a childrens book about a bullied young boy and his unlikely and selfless bird friend. There is a hint of a wellused formula here, and the book s similarity to the previous dont squish the sasquatch 2012 may leave some readers feeling shortchanged. From underwater worlds to haunted houses to treetop towns, there are endless details for readers to search for and discover.
Each set of pages has a beautifully illustrated theme in staakes iconic style and feature clever, catchy rhymes, with peepholes onto the next page of things to find. Endpapers serve as a pronunciation guide, give some quick facts and feature dinosaur silhouettes in sizes proportionate to one another so readers can get an idea of their relative sizes. Kids books ages 68 five books expert recommendations. I know that descriptions of bigfoots and other big, hairy humanoids range in size, shape, color, toenumber and any of many other details, but the sasquatch in writer kent redeker and artist bob staake s book bears no resemblance to any squatch ive ever heard of.
Comlittle, brown books for young readers,little, brown books for young readerslittle, brown books for young readers. This week though, i may have found my new favorite seek and find books called look. I know that descriptions of bigfoots and other big, hairy humanoids range in size, shape, color, toenumber and any of many other details, but the sasquatch in writer kent redeker and artist bob staakes book bears no resemblance to any squatch ive ever heard of. This years list was carefully crafted with just one idea in mind to find books so engaging that the tv is happily turned off and the ipad and electronic games are put away. The book includes key facts about each dinosaur, and along the way several theories about why the dinosaurs became extinct are shared.
They create memories, too, when read by and with children. Staake s whimsical text challenges readers to find objects in the pictures, and the book concludes with a giant foldout rocket. I spy and picture puzzles childrens picture books newton. The origin of birds focuses on a growing subset of the dinosaur kingdom. There is a hint of a wellused formula here, and the books similarity to the previous dont squish the sasquatch 2012 may leave some readers feeling shortchanged. Sure you get the directions, but so much more, and the writing is at least ten times funnier than you would expect. Halfway through their day, they are all outside when it starts to rain. From ghosts to bigfoot sightings, paranormal topics and urban legends captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Jul 30, 2018 the book of gold by bob staake there is a legend, she explained, that somewhere in the world there is one very special book thats just waiting to be discovered.
His book the red lemon won a new york times best illustrated childrens book award in 2006. Buy or rent the donut chef as an etextbook and get instant access. This book is a great introduction to dinosaurs for toddlers and preschoolers. Each set of pages has a beautifully illustrated theme in staake s iconic style and feature clever, catchy rhymes, with peepholes onto the next page of things to find. David lambert has written more than a dozen books about dinosaurs, including dorling kindersleys the ultimate dinosaur book, joint winner of the rhonepoulenc prizes for science books junior prize in 1994. From dinosaurs to flying saucers, mummies to robots, a glorious cornucopia of stuff. Bestselling author sue stainton and bestselling illustrator bob staake come. John longs text is the perfect accompaniment to peter schouten. Formula aside, there are many belly laughs to be had from the sheer justbecause wackiness of this creation. Dinosaurs, popups and flaps to liftwhat could be better. There are fun references for adults, too look for the bukowski delicatessen or the honeybaked haggis store.
Browse series, pseudonyms, synopses, and subgenres. Dinosaur bob and his adventures with the family lazardo the. In a city with a happily rampaging dinosaur and elephant, for instance, you have. See more ideas about childrens books, my books and books. For adult readers here is something you need to know about the book of gold. The weird illustrations of funny people doing silly things would make me giggle, but the best part was looking for the man in the red and white striped sweater. Young children will relish this seekandfind adventure with diecuts and objects hidden on every page. Download the book thief discussion guide and bluray this post may contain affiliate links andor amazon affiliate links. I do work for the new yorker, the washington post, the new york times, mad, time, mtvnickelodeon, little golden books, random house, cartoon network and hallmark cards. My boys, ages 3 and 5, cannot get enough of bob staakes look a book and look. See more ideas about books, childrens books, picture book. Dinosaurs and all that rubbish by michael foreman buy now. A series of math and writing activities to go along with bob staakes book, the donut chef.
Very similar in length and scope to the encyclopedia of dinosaurs lj 11197, this work features signed articles by many of the same distinguished paleontologists with the goal of providing a single. I rarely pencil out an illustration before going straight to the final, color artwork. And when you finish, another list sets you off to hunt through the pictures again. He has also written books on many aspects of natural history and earth sciences. A series of math and writing activities to go along with bob staake s book, the donut chef. The donut chef, for anyone who could polish off a bakers dozen in one sitting. With clear text and simple graphics, this series safely introduces children to mysterious topics and invites them to investigate the things that might make their world just a little bit spooky. This is essentially an ispy sort of book, but created with more pizazz.
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