Bob Barner

"No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun into basic facts about the human body." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Shoulder bone connected to da neck bone Neck bone connected to da head bone . . . Colorful torn paper collages bring to life this familiar African American spiritual as frolicking, instrument-playing skeletons-accompanied by interesting, informative "bone facts"-entertain...

The ants need to plan the Blowout Bug Jamboree! But how can they build a thrilling carnival ride for the festival if they don't know how many bugs will come, or how big those bugs will be? This is a colorful and fun-filled introduction to nonstandard measurement, comparison, and organizing and representing data. As caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects are measured and compared in lengths of ants, an amazing plan unfolds. Just in time for the...

Benny sets off in the morning with five shiny new pennies to spend and eventually buys something for his mother, brother, sister, dog, and cat.

Even dinosaurs make a fuss before their bedtime. Mischievous dinosaurs show that burping, spilling and playing with your food is not the best way to enjoy a meal. The outrageous antics of these dinosaurs will bring a smile to anyone who has ever sniffled, coughed or ached. When Danny visits the museum he makes a rather unusual friend and the two buddies spend a happy day together.