John Himmelman

Call the police, get the fire department, the old apple tree is talking But what do you do when a helpless tree screams, "Pull me out. I'm stuck"? The entire neighborhood is in a panic... except for Skylar Robert's valiant dog, Arf. After Skyler gets wedged in the tree's hollow trunk, Arf stands faithfully by, when he's not rolling over laughing as the mixed-up townsfolk try to uproot the tree. Skylar and Arf know that their neighbors will do their all to get Slylar home. But what will his parents say when they discover that they haven't lost a son, they've gained a tree? What child could resist the chance to play the greatest practical joke of his life or resist this hilarious tale of a madcap mix-up. In fresh and funny illustrations, full of shifting perspectives and wacky detail, John Himmelman creates and entertaining story of a boy and his dog... and their tree. Originally published by Viking Kestrel in 1986

It's a bird It's a plane It's a... dog? Blah Mr. Raisin is a bit of a grump He lives all alone in a little house, and he likes it that way just fine. One day, a mysterious basket appears on Mr. Raisin's doorstep. When he opens it up, it seems there's nothing inside... until he notices a floating dog bobbing along his ceiling. What follows is a heartwarming, hilarious tale about embracing the unexpected - and finding friendship that takes you to new heights. School Library Journal Starred Review "With just the right mixture of humor and pathos, Himmelman delivers a visually delightful tale that will beguile young audiences. Pair this with A.N. Kang's Papillon for a storytime filled with adorable floating animals sure to please." Publishers Weekly " An] irresistible tale of a floating dog who wins over a reluctant caregiver. . . . Himmelman's bold cartoons should draw plenty of laughs as he tracks the evolution of this unconventional human-pet relationship."

Are bananas yellow . . . or is yellow a banana? Learn all about yellow—and other colorful things—in this rollicking picture book from John Himmelman, author of the Bunjitsu Bunny series ?Approaching the concept of color, and the creative ways in which young children assign names to things in the world around them, with a fun, playful tone, this picture book is perfect for group or individual read-aloud story times. That yellow is a banana. No, a banana is yellow. These purples are grapes. No, these grapes are purple! This orange is a pumpkin. No, that pumpkin is orange! And this orange is . . . orange? With two charming siblings and a fresh, limited palette that allows each featured color to really shine, young readers will learn as they laugh in this side-splittingly funny, unique picture book.

From the venerable John Himmelman comes something new--a collection of story poems perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein. Ivo lived in a great big shell.That floated in the sea.He wrote stories to make the time pass. Millions and millions of stories.More than a shell could hold.More than a boy's life could hold. A boy named Ivo lives in a giant moon snail shell on a beach. One day, a wave carries him out to sea. While he waits to be rescued, he makes the best of his time writing story poems on the walls inside the shell. In his poems, Ivo introduces you to characters such as dolphin, the nicest creature in the ocean who brings him a crayon when he needs a new one. Crab who takes over when Ivo sleeps and writes crabby poems. There's carrot boy who eats so many carrots that he turns into a rabbit. And two sibling pups taken in by different owners and can't stop looking for each other. John Himmelman's masterful collection of poems--each illustrated in full-color art--is filled with unforgettable characters and begs to be read time and time again.

In lively, accessible prose, John Himmelman explains the intricacy of moths' life cycle, their importance in nature, and how just a tiny handful of the many moth species are truly pests to humans. He tells how to attract moths with lights and bait, when and where to observe them, and how best to photograph these tiny subjects. Entertaining personal anecdotes and short profiles of some of the country's foremost mothers add human interest. This new edition updates photos and information while focusing on states east of the Mississippi.

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of the slug (Limax). Striking illustrations and lively storyline capture the real life changes for this small animal as it hunts for food, faces its enemies, and interacts with humans.Slugs are closely related to snails. They both have shells, but a slug's shell is small, and hidden under its skin. Land slugs live in moist places. They spend the day under stones and logs and come out at night to feed. Slugs eat a variety of plants and mushrooms.There is no such thing as a male or female slug. Every slug is a hermaphrodite (her-maf-fro-dyte)-sometimes it plays the role of male, and sometimes female. All slugs can lay eggs. As slugs move from place to place, they leave behind a slimy trail. The slime is similar to the mucus that runs down the back of your throat when you have a cold. The thick, slippery slime is produced by a gland in the slug's foot. The slime makes it easier for the slug to glide along the ground. The next time you spot a slug's slime trail, see if you can follow it to its hideout.Other books in this series: ♦ A Hummingbird's Life ♦ A Luna Moth's Life ♦ A Wood Frog's Life ♦ A Mealworm's Life ♦ A Mouse's Life

Se ha preguntado alguna vez c mo pasan sus d as algunas de las criaturas m s peque as de la naturaleza? Esta es su oportunidad de echar un vistazo al mundo desde su punto de vista, con una precisi n cient fica. En cada libro, las llamativas ilustraciones y el animado argumento siguen a un peque o animal mientras caza su comida, se enfrenta a sus enemigos e interact a con los humanos.La mariposa luna se encuentra en zonas boscosas del este de Estados Unidos y el suroeste de Canad . Las orugas se alimentan de las hojas de abedules blancos, nogales y pacanos. La mariposa luna adulta sale de su capullo a finales de la primavera o principios del verano en el norte. En el sur, en cambio, puede salir en cualquier momento del a o. Como resultado, pueden vivir hasta tres generaciones de lunas en un a o. Las adultas mueren una semana despu s del apareamiento. No tienen piezas bucales operativas, por lo que no comen. Su energ a proviene de las hojas de las que se alimentan cuando est n en fase de oruga. El nombre "luna" significa "moon" (luna) en lat n. La mariposa recibi el nombre de luna porque es una criatura nocturna. Se dice que sus dos largas colas ayudan a dificultar que los murci lagos las localicen con su sonar.Las mariposas luna suelen ser atra das por las luces brillantes. Aseg rese de buscarlas cerca de las luces exteriores.

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), beginning with egg-laying. Striking illustrations and a lively storyline capture the real life challenges of the hummingbird.The author also includes a glossary of unfamiliar words.Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in the world. They are the only birds that can fly up, down, forward, and backward. They can even hover in place. Ruby-throated hummingbirds live in the eastern half of the United States. Metallic green feathers cover their backs, and males have a bright red throat. In autumn, they migrate to Mexico or Central America. In the spring, they fly north to find a mate. Females usually lay two navy bean-sized eggs in a nest made of plant fibers, spider webs, and bark. These birds usually cover the outside of their nest with lichen so it is difficult for predators to spot them. During the summer, hummingbirds eat insects and sip nectar with their tongues. If you hang a hummingbird feeder in your yard, hummingbirds may come to feed on the sugary water inside it.Other books in The Nature Upclose Series♦ A Woodfrog's Life♦ A Luna Moth's Life♦ A Mealworm's Life♦ A Mouse's Life♦ A Slug's Life

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of a wood frog, (Rana Sylvatica), beginning with egg-laying. Striking illustrations and a lively storyline capture the real life challenges of the wood frog. The author also includes a glossary of unfamiliar words.Wood frogs are common throughout eastern North America. In fact, they live as far north as the Arctic Circle Each spring, wood frogs gather in shallow pools of temporary water. The frogs reproduce in these pools because there are no fish to eat their eggs or tadpoles. Wood frogs spend the rest of the year in the woods where food is more plentiful. They are safest in wooded areas because their skin blends with dead leaves. In winter, wood frogs hibernate under those leaves. They have a special chemical in their blood that keeps them from freezing solid.Male wood frogs use their voice to attract females. When he forces air out of his lungs, it passes over the vocal cords in his throat. The vocal cords vibrate and give off sound. The air also causes vocal sacs in the frog's throat and sides to puff out and make his call louder.Other books in The Nature Upclose Series♦ A Hummingbird's Life♦ A Luna Moth's Life♦ A Mealworm's Life♦ A Mouse's Life♦ A Slug's Life

Science Hero Albert Hopper and trusty Junior Science Heroes Polly and Tad are ready for their next adventure. This time, they're blasting through the solar system! As the heroes float through the sulphuric acid clouds of Venus, dodge the solar flares of the sun, and weather the space storms of Jupiter, their science smarts are put to the test. Anything can happen on this hilarious ride, perfect for fans of the Math Inspectors series and the Zoey and Sassafras books.

Jat is a boy who wants more from life than collecting coal from the Fire Sea. Newton is a misfit giant, cast out of his homeland for his love of science and reading. Brought together by chance, the two become the best of friends. But when enemy giants threaten to ruin everything, it's up to Jat and Newton to defend Jat’s village, leading to the journey of a lifetime.

This is the charming story of a box turtle whose life begins in a New England forest in 1890, and who lives over 100 years and witnesses changes to the landscape that threaten her habitat until the spirit of conservation transforms her remaining woodlot. An appealing story that teaches conservation, wildlife biology, and history.

Where the ocean laps up against the beach there is a community of diverse sea creatures that live together, from the sea star hunting for clams to the moon snail laying its eggs beneath the sand. John Himmelman's beautiful watercolor paintings illustrate the delicate balance that exists at the seashore.