Books with author Keith Baker

Top picture book author and artist Keith Baker presents a classic book about problem solving for the very young.One day Ant encounters a great big ball of string, and can't see his way over or through it. Fortunately, when he asks his friend Bird "How long is a string?" Bird wisely shows him all the wonderful ways a string can be cut up and used, to the delight of both friends. And after a day of adventure the question doesn't seem to be a problem anymore -- a string can be as long as Ant needs it to be.

Thorn infiltrates a gang of criminals with special powers–aberrant dragonmarks–trying to gain information on their leader, the enigmatic Son of Khyber. But when her orders and her experiences contradict each other, Thorn starts listening to what the Son of Khyber has to say. Featuring characters from Baker’s popular Dreaming Dark Trilogy that return to challenge Thorn. The creator of the world of Eberron returns with a series that has all the smarts and action of a spy thriller, with the magic and depth of world only fantasy can create. There’s something here for every fan!

From bestselling author-illustrator Keith Baker, explore the wondrous world of winter in this charming story now available as a Classic Board Book!No two snowflakes are alike, almost, almost . . . but not quite. Follow a pair of birds on a snowflake-filled journey though a gorgeous winter landscape to explore how everything everywhere is wonderfully unique—from branches and leaves to forests and trees to friends and loved ones.

Keith Baker’s “irrepressibly individual” (School Library Journal, starred review) peas are back in this sequel—a.k.a. “pea-quel”—to the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas!The peas have rolled through the uppercase letters, numbers, colors, and the months of the year. Now they’re back with all of their signature jaunty and joyful perfect-for-preschoolers energy in this companion to LMNO Peas. Like the first book, this one is filled with unique jobs, activities, roles, and hobbies. But this time the peas are bouncing through the lowercase alphabet! With an exuberant rhyming text and playful pea-packed illustrations, learning the alphabet has never been so much fun.

Mr. and Mrs. Green are ready for some fun, and you're invited! Come along as they go camping, eat stacks of pancakes, and try their luck at the County Fair. (Snow cones, anyone?) Whatever the Greens are up to, it's sure to be an adventure, because life with these two is always full of surprises--not to mention chocolate bars, marshmallows, and rainbow sprinkles!

Eight arms make for a lot of lovable activity in this cheerful picture book from the creator of the New York Times bestselling LMNO Peas.Octopus has eight arms!What can they do?So many things—let him show you! Join a friendly octopus and his crafty crab sidekick as they explore all the wonderful things we can do with our arms. From tying a bow and performing a show to baking a pie and waving good-bye, there’s no limit to the fun. …But what’s the VERY BEST thing we can do with our arms? Why, hugging, of course! And Octopus can’t wait to show little ones how it’s done.

Synopsis A troupe of peas lead readers through the alphabet in this delightful picture book. Proudly declaring their livelihoods, which begin the letter that they are enthusing about, include acrobats, bikers, drivers, and so on. The letters are large and in bright pastel colors, with the peas maneuvering all over them, performing tasks, activities, and more. Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

Fishing! Painting! Racing to the ice-cream truck! Will the Greens ever slow down? Join them on three action-packed alligator adventures in this delightful--and delicious--new book, the second in the Mr. and Mrs. Green easy-reader series. With its simple sentence structure, bright illustrations, and silly, unexpected twists, this latest collection of zippy stories by acclaimed picture-book creator Keith Baker is perfect for beginning readers.