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Books with author P D Eastman

  • Big Dog... Little Dog

    P.D. Eastman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Aug. 12, 1973)
    Illus. in full color. "Two dogs who are opposite in every way are also the best of friends. The bold, colorful drawings are appealing and emphasize the concepts of size, color, and opposites."--Booklist.
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  • Are You My Mother?

    P.D. Eastman

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 3, 2010)
    This must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is the perfect gift for Mother's Day! A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a must for baby showers, beginning readers, and Mother's Day. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrationsthat give clues to their meaning.
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  • Aaron Has a Lazy Day

    P.D. Eastman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 6, 2015)
    P. D. Eastman’s classic character Aaron the Alligator makes his early-reader debut! On this lazy day, Aaron is hot, tired, and hungry—perhaps a nice, juicy lemon will taste good? Blech! Lemons are not good to eat! Follow daffy Aaron as his hazy, lazy day becomes less lazy and more crazy! Young readers will giggle along as they tackle the simple words and sentences all on their own. Aaron the Alligator is a star of The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary and a long-out-of-print series called Everything Happens to Aaron. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
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  • Go, Dog. Go!

    P.D. Eastman

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Nov. 3, 2010)
    Reading goes to the dogs in this timeless Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. From big dogs and little dogs to red, green, and blue dogs, dogs going up and dogs going fast . . . who knew dogs were so busy? And laughter will ensue at the repeated question “Do you like my hat?” Like P. D. Eastman’s classic Are You My Mother? Go, Dog. Go! has been a go-to favorite for over fifty years, leaving audiences of all breeds wagging their tails with delight. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning. "The canine cartoons make an elementary text funny and coherent and still one of the best around."--School Library Journal.
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  • Whoa, Dog. Whoa! How to Relax: Inspired by P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go!

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Sept. 8, 2020)
    Illustrated with classic artwork from P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go!, this charming little gift book featuring unrhymed lines about mindfulness is ideal for encouraging readers of all ages to relax--and a perfect choice instead of a card!What do you give the person who is always racing through life? A gentle and funny reminder to slow down and live in the moment! This small hardcover gift book of unrhymed observations about enjoying simple pleasures stars the canine stars of P.D. Eastman's beloved children's book Go, Dog. Go! Featuring comical illustrations of dogs resting in the shade, relaxing in a hamock, playing checkers on a boat, partying in a tree, and much more, this is the perfect little book to encourage anyone--from fans of the Netflix Original Go, Dog. Go! animated preschool series to adult retirees--to stop and smell the roses!
  • The Alphabet Book

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, July 14, 2015)
    A classic alphabet book by P. D. Eastman joins Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go! in Dr. Seuss’s Bright & Early Book series. This easy-to-read romp through the alphabet by P. D. Eastman—author-illustrator of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!—is now available in Dr. Seuss’s classic Bright & Early Book series! From “an elephant on eggs” to “a zebra with a zither,” the perfect wordplay encourages beginning readers to pair words that start with the same letter in funny ways! Including a handy alphabet running down the side of each page, so that kids can keep track of which letter they’re on, this is an ideal addition to any family library and a great choice for back-to-school!
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  • You Are My Mother: Inspired by P.D. Eastman's Are You My Mother?

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 17, 2020)
    Illustrated with artwork from P.D. Eastman's Are You My Mother?, this sweet little gift book about Motherly Love is ideal for Mother's Day and a perfect choice instead of a card! What do you give the mother who introduced you to P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? Why, P. D. Eastman's You Are My Mother, of course—a small hardcover gift book of unrhymed observations about the ways our mothers make us the people we are today! Featuring slightly color-enhanced artwork from Are You My Mother?, the observations (delivered by the baby bird star of the book) are charming, funny, and sure to rekindle cherished memories of reading together. An ideal gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any day you just want to say thanks to Mom and tell her you love her!
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  • Red, Stop! Green, Go!: An Interactive Book of Colors

    P.D. Eastman

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 25, 2004)
    With the beloved dogs from P. D. Eastman's classic, Go, Dog. Go!, toddlers can explore the world of color in this interactive adaptation of the original book.Flaps, wheels, and slide tabs let children make a white dog get black spots, the traffic light change from red to green, and dogs of all colors zoom around in cars. Simple and sturdy interactive elements will make this new format a hit with parents and little ones alike!
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  • Sam and the Firefly

    P.D. Eastman

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 8, 2010)
    Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus’s words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it’s up to Sam to help Gus “write” his wrongs. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning."...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.
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  • My Nest Is Best

    P.D. Eastman

    Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, May 24, 2005)
    Mr. Bird thinks his nest is the best in the world—until Mrs. Bird tells him it’s all wrong. Adapted from P. D. Eastman’s classic The Best Nest, simple and sturdy flaps, wheels, and slide tabs bring Mr. and Mrs. Bird’s quest for “the best nest” to life when their “mailbox-nest” gets a delivery, their “church-bell” nest cling-clangs, and a storm blows them into the best nest of all. And you can guess which one that is!
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  • Flap Your Wings

    P.D. Eastman

    eBook (Random House Books for Young Readers, Dec. 8, 2010)
    When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.
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  • The Alphabet Book

    P.D. Eastman

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 12, 1974)
    P.D. Eastman, the author of Go, Dog, Go! and Are You My Mother? takes you on a silly romp through the alphabet. From American Ants to a Zebra with a Zither, there are laughs in store: an elephant on eggs! A walrus in a wig!And there's a handy alphabet down the side of each page so that everyone can keep track of where they are in the ABC's.
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