Steve Metzger

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  • Bibliography:
    53 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 1992
  • Latest Book:
    October 2023
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Full Series List in Order

Dinofours

It's Beach Day! (May-1992)
I'm Not Your Friend! (Aug-1997)
I'm Super Dino (Aug-1997)
It's Class Trip Day! (Aug-1997)
It's Time for School! (Aug-1997)
I'm Having a Bad Day! (Jan-1998)
It's Time-out Time! (May-1998)
I'm the Boss (Sep-1998)
It's Fire Drill Day! (Sep-1998)
I'm the Winner! (Jan-1999)
Let Me Play (Jan-2000)
I'm So Grumpy! (Nov-2000)
It's Valentine's Day! (Jan-2001)
It's Class Picture Day! (Nov-2001)
I'll Always Come Back! (Jan-2002)
It's Apple Picking Day! (Jan-2002)
It's My Birthday! (Jan-2002)
Our Holiday Show! (May-2003)

Book List in Order: 53 titles

  • It's Beach Day!

    Dinofours

  • I'm Not Your Friend!

    Dinofours

  • I'm Super Dino

    Dinofours

    Longing to be a superhero and declaring himself Super Dino, young Brendan the dinosaur begins to fear that his new status is getting in the way of his friendships, in a story that captures the foibles of four-year-olds. Original....

  • It's Class Trip Day!

    Dinofours

  • It's Time for School!

    Dinofours

  • I'm Having a Bad Day!

    Dinofours

  • It's Time-out Time!

    Dinofours

  • I'm the Boss

    Dinofours

  • It's Fire Drill Day!

    Dinofours



  • Little Red Caboose

    A cheerfully illustrated tour through town to the familiar classroom tune includes game cards and six pages of skill-building activities sure to encourage young readers to follow the caboose as it travels around town. Original....

  • I'm the Winner!

    Dinofours

    Meet the Dinofours! They're dinosaurs. They're four years old. And they're having a race. Who will win? Join the Dinofours as they learn that some children are fast runners, some are great storytellers -- and all are special....

  • Let Me Play

    Dinofours

  • I'm So Grumpy!

    Dinofours

  • It's Valentine's Day!

    Dinofours

  • Ladybug's Birthday

  • It's Class Picture Day!

    Dinofours

  • I'll Always Come Back!

    Dinofours

  • It's Apple Picking Day!

    Dinofours

  • It's My Birthday!

    Dinofours



  • Rain! Rain! Go Away!

  • Let's Go Sledding!

  • Our Holiday Show!

    Dinofours

  • Five Spooky Ghosts Playing Tricks at School

  • Five Little Sharks Swimming In The Sea

    Taking the popular monkeys jumping on the bed rhyme and adding a clever undersea twist, this book will delight children of all ages!The popular monkeys jumping on the bed rhyme is reimagined here with sharks misbehaving. The sharks bump into manatees...

  • My Bossy Dolly

    A hilarious story about a sweet little girl named Sally and her bratty loudmouthed doll named Betsy. They look and dress alike, but they are NOT the same!

    Sally is the perfectly sweet little girl every parent would love, and Betsy is her favor...

  • The Mixed-Up Alphabet

  • We're Going on a Nature Hunt

  • Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice

    Five little penguins slipping on the ice. One fell down--oh no Now there are only four penguins left What will Mother penguin do? This wintery take on the popular Five Little Monkeys song will have every child singing along...

  • We're Going On A Leaf Hunt

    Join three friends on a fun leaf-finding adventure! This bouncy new version of the popular song begs to be read out loud.

    There are lots of beautiful fall leaves to find! Three friends have a big adventure hiking over a mountain and through a ...



  • Wise Up, Silly Owl!

    Owls are supposed to be wise, but young Spotty Owl doesn't want to be wise. He wants to be silly! Father Owl, who is truly wise, wonders when Spotty will finally grow up and use his wisdom to help the other forest animals. When Father Owl has to go o...

  • Under the Apple Tree

    Come along and sit with me Under the Apple Tree! There's lots to do and lots to see underneath one boy's backyard home...the apple tree! Beautiful artwork and lyrical couplets combine in an instant fall classic!...

  • When the Leaf Blew In

    A wonderfully zany story about what happens on a farm when a leaf blows into the barn When the leaf blows into the barn, The cow sneezes "Ah choo " And when the cow sneezes "Ah choo "The spider falls on top of the owl. With simple, repetitive text a...

  • Huggapotamus

    Albert is a big hippo with an even bigger heart. But when he tries to show his friends how much they mean to him, nothing turns out right. And now no one wants to play with him. He's too strong, too sudden, and too rough! What's a huggapotamus to do?...

  • The Tooth Fairy Loses a Tooth!

    All over the world kids are losing their teeth and the Tooth Fairy never lets them down. But when the Tooth Fairy loses a tooth will someone leave something special under her pillow? Kids will love this story that has the Tooth Fairy fretting over wh...

  • The Ice Cream King

    It's just another summer day until Teddy visits the new ice cream shop in town. Magically, he enters a kingdom of ice cream fountains, whipped cream lanes, and volcanoes that erupt with vanilla fudge! In this land of frosty treats, Teddy rules as the...

  • Detective Blue

    Miss Muffet is missing . . . and Detective Blue is on the case! "Today started like any other day. The dish ran away with the spoon." Little Boy Blue is all grown up, and he's a detective working to find Miss Muffet. Join in the fun as Detectiv...

  • Skeleton Meets the Mummy

    This spooky new read-aloud story is perfect for Halloween! On Halloween night, Sammy has to make a quick trip through the dark woods before he can go trick-or-treating. But someone--or something--is following him. Scritch! Scratch! What could it b...

  • The Dancing Clock

    Inspired by the Delacorte Clock in Central Park, this rollicking read-aloud pays tribute to one of New York City's most beloved monuments. At every hour, the dancing clock chimes and the fun begins! The clock's merry band of animals performs for the ...

  • Give Thanks for Each Day

    A cuddle-up-together paperback to be thankful for In concrete, simple, yet touching ways, Steve Metzger shows young children all the things they can be thankful for. A hug A parade A bath A new toy But also: Give thanks for the snowfl...



  • Will Princess Isabel Ever Say Please?

    Fractured fairy tales are paired with a lesson in manners in this book about a spunky-but-imperfect princess. From the top of her tiara to the tips of her petite feet, Princess Isabel was perfect in every way but one: she wouldn't say "please." Th...

  • Pluto Visits Earth!

    Pluto visits Earth in a truly out-of-this-world adventure! Pluto is not pleased when he learns that astronomers have downgraded him from planet to dwarf planet. He embarks on a fun and out-of-this-world adventure across the solar system to visit E...

  • Lincoln and Grace

    A fresh and heartwarming story about Abraham Lincoln and the young girl who inspired his signature beard. Abraham Lincoln is one of the most recognizable people, let alone presidents, in the history of the United States. Perhaps it's because his f...

  • The Turkey Train

    All aboard the Turkey Train! When Betty, Bill, and Jane take the Turkey Train to Maine, getting there is half the fun! Join the ride: Adventure awaits before you even reach your destination. From playing games and puzzles to singing and dancing wi...

  • Twinkle Twinkle I Love You

  • Waiting for Santa

    It's Christmas Eve. 'We've got to get ready for Santa Claus!" Bear tells his friends. While the other animals are excited, Badger isn't convinced. "Santa's not coming!' he grumbles. "He doesn't even know we're here!" "We just have to believe," Bear t...

  • This Is the House That Monsters Built

    "This is the skeleton who nailed down the floor, That upset the werewolf who put in a door, That stopped the spider who started to crawl, That shocked the mummy who raised the wall, Inside the house that monsters built." THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT...

  • Princess Kitty

    Princess Kitty is in for a royal treat! Her palace attendants are throwing a surprise party in her honor. At least, that’s what she thinks! There will be games, presents, cake, and more. But when the guests start arriving, no one is paying attentio...

  • Yes, I Can Listen!

    Listening is an essential life skill that helps children achieve success at school, follow safety rules and show others that they care about them. In a world filled with distractions, being a "good listener" has become more difficult than ever. The p...

  • Turn Off Your Silly Phone!

    The places that you've shown me,Are all I've ever known.But now I'd like to see much more,Turn off your silly phone!Laugh-out-loud rhymes and delightful illustrations show how children really feel when parents and caregivers spend too much time on th...



  • Crazy for Comics

    Meet Walter and Christopher: the Bumble Brothers. These nine-year-old twins MUST have the latest comic book featuring their favorite superhero, Frabbit (½ frog & ½ rabbit). But Harold, the neighborhood bully, stands in their way. Featur...

  • Thankful Animals, Thankful Me

    A bug is thankful for a leaf, A sea star for its coral reef.  A hawk is thankful for the sky, A piglet for a muddy sty. In this colorful board book, animals are the perfect examples of gratitude for the simple things, from the open sea to a safe...

  • What Are You Thankful For?

    A bug is thankful for a leaf, A sea star for its coral reef.  A hawk is thankful for the sky, A piglet for a muddy sty. In this colorful board book, animals are the perfect examples of gratitude for the simple things, from the open sea to a safe...

  • Bumble Brothers Book 2

    To nine-year-old twins Walter and Christopher, “Swampland” is the best video game ever! But when the boys start arguing over whose turn it is to play, Mama and Papa Bumble banish them to the great outdoors. In the scary outside world full...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Steve Metzger has published 53 books.

Steve Metzger does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Bumble Brothers Book 2, was published in October 2023.

The first book by Steve Metzger, It's Beach Day!, was published in May 1992.

Yes. Steve Metzger has 1 series.
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