Books with author Denise Fleming

"Fleming's vibrant picture-book hodgepodge surely lives up to its title."-Publishers Weekly, starred review"Fleming makes learning a fun, colorful experience . . . This unique combination of playfulness and learning . . . will keep young readers enthralled. [The Everything Book] truly has everything.."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review"All the first concepts children learn are endearingly presented in Fleming's vibrant, distinctively textured style . . . The illustrations are both accessible to children and simply lovely to adults."-The New York Times Book ReviewA new board-book edition of the bestselling The Everything BookDenise Fleming knows what babies and toddlers love. Her art has universal appeal, with its vibrant colors and rich textures. She is known for her ability to enliven the most basic concepts-the concepts every child needs to learn in order to thrive.In this board-book edition of the wildly popular The Everything Book, Ms. Fleming has gathered and illustrated all the essentials: ABCs, 1-2-3s, colors, shapes, and more. Bright, bouncy babies and exuberant toddlers abound in this joyful board book.

Make way for another perfect preschool picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming!Featuring a flock of oh-so-adorable fuzzy ducklings, this delightfully fresh take on the classic Five Little Ducks nursery rhyme emphasizes numbers and the days of the week—and these lucky ducklings are doted on by a loving Papa Duck as well as the traditional Mama. Young readers won’t be able to resist counting—and quacking—along!

Award-winning author/illustrator Denise Fleming gives young readers a frog’s eye view of life in a pond throughout the seasons in the Caldecott Honor Book, In the Small, Small Pond. A child explores the wonders of the natural world in this rhyming, beautiful bright colored picture storybook about the lives of small animals and insects living around a freshwater pond.

This farm favorite is now a board book, perfect for preschoolers. "Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . ."It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose. And where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeously illustrated spread.

Discover the down and dirty secrets of underground creatures in this vibrant picture book from a Caldecott Honor medalist.What young child doesn’t love playing in the dirt? And who hasn’t wondered what goes on in the lives of all the creatures who live underground? Celebrated Caldecott Honor medalist Denise Fleming applies her signature bold and bright pulp-paper-collage style to a universal childhood topic in this dynamic, rhythmic book that’s just right for reading aloud—and comes complete with a detailed glossary.

The murder described in this book was the subject of an investigative report on the IDTV program, "On the Case With Paula Zahn" in April 2015. The author of this book was interviewed.On July 25, 1980, Anthony J. LaRette Jr. followed Mary Fleming into her apartment. He thought he had left the 18-year-old dead on the kitchen floor, but despite a gash across her throat and two deep knife wounds in her heart, she ran, naked and screaming, across the street to a neighbor's house, where she died on their front porch.Through solid journalism and introspective reflection, Dennis Fleming, the victim's brother, weaves an intricate story filled with sadness, anger, and even humor about his attempts to cope with the greatest tragedy he'd ever known. This intensely personal true crime memoir is a life-affirming story about one man's twenty-five-year search for meaning and fulfillment in the face of a devastating situation. From the shocking details of Mary's murder and the author's subsequent suicide attempt to his mixed feelings as he witnessed LaRette's execution, Dennis delves into the complex process of coming to grips with Mary's death and of eventually finding a way to forgive her killer.

Brown Shoes is going on vacation. Betty is staying with Mrs. Pink Slippers, but Mrs. Pink Slippers does not like dogs. So Buster will be going to . . . Cowboy Camp! Buster is nervous at first, but when he sees all the fun things to do at camp, he begins to change his mind. By the end of camp, Buster is ready to let out a great big YEE-HAW, PARDNERS! Denise Fleming's signature style of pulp painting brings her characters to life with vibrant colors and creative compositions, including a fun map of Cowboy Camp. Old friends of Buster's will be happy to welcome him back, and new ones will be delighted to make his acquaintance.

Cow has lost her moo―can she find it again?Having lost her moo, Cow is stuck clucking. The only thing to do is go out and find that moo! Join Cow and her friends as they conduct their vocal barnyard search. Cow tramps through a wheat field and on into the starry night until she is too tired to look any farther. But in the end, Cow and her moo are reunited, and all is well.The simple repetition will have children chanting right along with Cow―"It is not you who has my moo!"Using a van Gogh-inspired palette and art style, Caldecott Honor winner Denise Fleming has created a character who will appeal directly to a preschooler's sense of humor. The Cow Who Clucked is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

A powerful poem and stunning, handmade-paper art encourage children to protect nature."Where once there was a wood, A meadow and a creek . . . "Inspired by events in her own backyard, award-winning author and illustrator Denise Fleming creates a poignant yet hopeful portrait of our disappearing natural environment. The last pages of the book teach children how to make a more "creature friendly" backyard, including information about what types of food, trees and flowers attract different kinds of animals. Where Once There Was a Wood also includes an informative bibliography for budding environmentalists, and suggests various projects that families can do together.