Books with author Marisa Polansky

Imagine dating the internet's boyfriend in this illustrated homage to the always charming and often enigmatic Keanu Reeves. This full-color hardcover contains biographical information as well as illustrated quotes straight from the unicorn-of-a-man himself.Keanu Reeves insists he's "just a normal guy" despite being one of the most recognizable (and most excellent) faces in Hollywood. Apparently, Keanu's humility knows no bounds--just like our love for him. After all, the Keanusance didn't just come out of nowhere. He's had an epic four-decade-long acting career that includes the heart-stopping John Wick, the heart-melting Always Be My Maybe, and the heart-pounding The Matrix. His generosity and kindness are legendary, and he remains an enigmatic mystery we're dying to solve. And how could we forget, he's the Sexiest Man Alive!Part biography and part dreamlike narrative, this vibrant book imagines what it would be like if the internet's boyfriend were YOUR boyfriend. Get to know your man even better through stunning hand-lettered quotes including gems like: "I don't get out much" and "Life is good when you have a good sandwich." If Keanu Were Your Boyfriend is the perfect celebration of the man, the myth, the whoa: Keanu Reeves.

Inspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floor―this picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name.Deep down in the water lives an octopus small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. But he doesn’t have a name! Anglerfish is named for his hook like an angler, Mimic Octopus for her ability to change shape and color, and Giant Squid is GIANT! But this little guy doesn’t have the same abilities as the other creatures. What could his name be? With Marisa Polansky's sweet text and Joey Chou's dynamic illustrations, Hello, My Name Is... imagines how the cutest creature in the sea got his name. The story includes a note from a scientist about the naming process and more information about Adorabilis.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different aspirational careers. In Today I'm a Veterinarian, kids will follow Dr. Emma, and get to see the various tasks undertaken to heal animals and the tools vets use to keep them healthy. Filled with colorful images of animals and fun vet vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a veterinarian.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different careers. In Today I'm a Dancer, kids will follow Ellie, and see the various dances she learns including flamenco, tap-dance, line-dance, ballet, and hip hop. Filled with colorful images and fun dance vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a dancer.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different careers. In Today I'm a Race Car Driver, kids will follow Leo, a racecar driver, and get to see the various jobs on a race track and the tools used to keep a race car up and running. Filled with colorful images and fun car vocabulary, young children will get a glimpse of what it's like to be a racecar driver.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different aspirational careers. In Today I'm a Construction Worker, kids will follow Jack, and get to see the various jobs on a construction site and the tools used to build a house. Filled with colorful images and fun construction vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a construction worker.

Inspired by a true event! In the summer of 2015, an adorable new species of octopus was discovered on the ocean floor—this picture book story imagines how this cute creature got his name.Deep down in the water lives an octopus small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. But he doesn’t have a name! Anglerfish is named for his hook like an angler, Mimic Octopus for her ability to change shape and color, and Giant Squid is GIANT! But this little guy doesn’t have the same abilities as the other creatures. What could his name be? With Marisa Polansky's sweet text and Joey Chou's dynamic illustrations, Hello, My Name Is... imagines how the cutest creature in the sea got his name. The story includes a note from a scientist about the naming process and more information about Adorabilis.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different careers. In Today I'm a Race Car Driver, kids will follow Leo, a racecar driver, and get to see the various jobs on a race track and the tools used to keep a race car up and running. Filled with colorful images and fun car vocabulary, young children will get a glimpse of what it's like to be a racecar driver.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different aspirational careers. In Today I'm a Construction Worker, kids will follow Jack, and get to see the various jobs on a construction site and the tools used to build a house. Filled with colorful images and fun construction vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a construction worker.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different aspirational careers. In Today I'm a Veterinarian, kids will follow Dr. Emma, and get to see the various tasks undertaken to heal animals and the tools vets use to keep them healthy. Filled with colorful images of animals and fun vet vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a veterinarian.

The Today I'm a . . . shaped board book series takes young children on a week in the life of different careers. In Today I'm a Dancer, kids will follow Ellie, and see the various dances she learns including flamenco, tap-dance, line-dance, ballet, and hip hop. Filled with colorful images and fun dance vocabulary, kids will get a taste of what it's like to be a dancer.