Books with author Dan Yaccarino

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Each day being plugged in to receive information downloads by parents who want him to be smart, Doug the little robot decides to unplug himself in order to venture outside to discover more about his home city and learns amazing things by doing, seeing, touching, listening and, above all, by interacting with a new friend.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Every school needs a little help now and then, especially PS 1000. Sure, just like your school, PS 1000 has teachers, a principal, and a maintenance crew, who all keep everything running smoothly, but they don't do it alone and The Class Pet Squad is there to help! When a student leaves his beloved action figure behind in class, the CPS have to find a way to get it back to him, even if it means crossing paths with a dog and, worse, a cat.

Being on time is an art―an art most of families have yet to master. From spilling coffee to misplacing keys, we've all dealt with the many things that can derail our morning routines. This humorous depiction of chaotic mornings is oh, so true.Kate and her two children, Nate, and his older sister, Maddie, have all overslept. How will they EVER make it to school and work on time dressed, fed, and organized?

Doug is a robot. His parents want him to be smart, so each morning they plug him in and start the information download. After a morning spent learning facts about the city, Doug suspects he could learn even more about the city by going outside and exploring it. And so Doug . . . unplugs. What follows is an exciting day of adventure and discovery. Doug learns amazing things by doing and seeing and touching and listening—and above all, by interacting with a new friend.Dan Yaccarino's funny story of robot rebellion is a great reminder that sometimes the best way to learn about the world is to go out and be in it.