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  • Bibliography:
    23 Books
  • First Book:
    August 1990
  • Latest Book:
    October 2022
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Book List in Order: 23 titles






  • Shoulder bone connected to da neck boneNeck bone connected to da head boneDem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones

    Colorful torn paper collages bring to life this classic African American spiritual. The frolicking skeletons will captivate children and a...



  • To everything there is a seasonA time to cry, a time to laughA time to mourn, a time to danceThe words of this timeless song, drawn from the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and made famous in the '60s by the Byrds, are beautifully illustrated here by award-wi...



  • When a boy dreams of becoming a fish, nothing is out of reach for him as he swims with the dolphins and sea turtles during his magical adventure, in a picture book that includes notes on the coral reef and its inhabitants....



  • With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, breathing creatures. Filled with fun dinosaur facts...





  • A young explorer finds dragonflies, bees, beetles, and an army of black ants on the move in this introduction to insects and other creepy crawlies. A four-page glossary provides information on the sixteen kinds of bugs seen in this story....



  • What are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs? Butterflies! With a lively text and vibrant paper-collage illustrations, award-winning author Bob Barner brings us a wonderful look at the amazing history of butterflies, and how their lives...






  • Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday. They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, a...



  • Everyone's favorite bears (and some you may have never met before) fish, munch, dive, cuddle, and climb their way through this playful romp. The simple rhyming text is enhanced with fun facts about new cubs (pandas are born no bigger than a stick of ...



  • Discover how all kinds of animals bathe in this playful exploration of bath time in the animal kingdom! Learn how tiny shrimp aid eels in keeping their teeth squeaky clean, and how schools of fish help sharks stay spic and span. Young readers will re...



  • Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album. Complete with an actual size chart and bug-o-meter listing fun facts about ea...



  • A parade of irresistible penguins, from climates warm and cold, swim, slide, and waddle across the pages of "Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere!" The enticing combination of bright, playful collage artwork and simple, rhyming text, plus illustrations of ...



  • In this lively book, award-winning author-artist Bob Barner takes readers on a ride through outer space to visit distant planets and dazzling stars. The simple rhyming text and colorful torn-paper collage illustrations make this book perfect for the ...



  • This tail-wagging book features an alphabet of jumping, barking, playing dogs. From Airedales to Zwergpinschers, the 26 breeds gather to form one big, boisterous, barking pack. Bob Barner's colorful collage illustrations and a bouncy, fun-to-read...



  • "I have a garden," a frisky dog announces. In simple sentences the dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. "This garden is for me," the dog continues. ...



  • Now even the youngest children can enjoy the ghosts, skeletons and treats of this spirited holiday - in a bilingual board book!

    We celebrate our ancestors on The Day of the Dead / With offerings of flowers, sugar skulls, and bread.

    Wit...



  • A dalmatian driving a fire truck, a corgi riding a bike! Join a pack of dogs as they zoom around in this fast-paced level C reader for kids.

    Cars go. Buses go. Trucks go. But when a flock of ducklings need to cross? Stop! The pups must brake ...






  • " Snap! Stick Out Your Tongue! takes a fascinating look at some of the planet''s strangest creatures, and their tongues.

    This clever novelty book features pull-and-release tabs-pull the tongue on each page and watch it snap back into place wh...



  • Pick up a ukulele and play along! A ukulele-playing dog owner sings about a group of sad flea-bitten dogs as they flee from their treatment and cause comical havoc. By the end of the song, order is restored, and itches abated. Written by an author-mu...



  • Pull the flap, then let go for the snap! Curious, animal-loving kids will go wild for this silly and irresistible novelty book series by acclaimed author/illustrator Bob Barner.Filled with impressive facts about the wild's most remarkable jaws, this ...



  • A barking bilingual book! A dalmatian driving a fire truck, a corgi riding a bike, join a pack of dogs as they zoom around in both English and Spanish.See the cars. Mira los autos.See the trucks. Mira los camiónes. With both English and Spanis...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Bob Barner has published 23 books.

Bob Barner does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Look, Look, Look!, was published in October 2022.

The first book by Bob Barner, Elevator/Escalator Book, was published in August 1990.

No. Bob Barner does not write books in series.