Neal Porter Books

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Bears is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about bears that will make you laugh so hard you won’t even realize you’re learning something!

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  Ideal for Grade 4.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

"The truth is…this series may well inspire a new generation of animal scientists and conservationists."—The Horn Book, starred review

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Butterflies is another hilarious addition to this fan favorite series. A funny, informational book to what butterflies are really like.

This guide to the majestic butterfly walks you through its unique life cycle and offers anything you ever wanted to know about the colorful insect... perfect for bug lovers and insect enthusiasts!

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  Ideal for Grade 3.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

"A characteristically charming and browsable addition to the series. Consider for readers looking for a bit of information and humor."—School Library Journal

"Readers will effortlessly access all this new knowledge to impress family members and friends. As with Eaton's previous forays, this is sure to be an oft-requested crowd-pleaser."—Booklist

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

From writer/illustrator Maxwell Eaton III, The Truth About Crocodiles is the fifth installment in his hilarous series offering another lighthearted look filled with useful facts about crocodiles that will make you laugh so hard, you won't even realize you're learning something!

Did you know that crocs often keep rocks in their stomachs in order to stay underwater longer?

Did you know that baby crocs make sounds similar to kittens when they hatch?

Did you know that crocs have a lot of teeth, but don’t actually chew their food?

Discover these facts and more in this addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  Ideal for Grade 3.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

Did you know that dolphins find their dinners by using sound to track down the location of their prey?

Did you know that baby dolphins are born tail-first?

Did you know that each dolphin has a unique whistle (like human fingerprints) that makes them recognizable to other dolphins?

Discover these facts and more in The Truth About Dolphins, a new addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  Ideal for Grade 3.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

"The truth is…this series may well inspire a new generation of animal scientists and conservationists."—The Horn Book, starred review

"This third in an engaging series of "seriously funny facts about your favorite animals" will both please and inform."—Kirkus

"This should prove popular with animal enthusiasts and enhance STEM collections—and it will probably require multiple readings."—Booklist

"Eaton’s inviting mix of takeaway facts and light humor hits a sweet spot for readers."—Publishers Weekly

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

Did you know that an elephant's tusks never stop growing?

Did you know that elephants can sometimes purr like giant cats?

And that they use six sets of teeth throughout their lives?

Impress your friends and teachers with these facts and more in The Truth About Elephants, a wildly entertaining (not to mention hilarious) nonfiction picture book offering everything you want to know about this majestic animal.

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  Ideal for Grade 3.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

"A characteristically charming and browsable addition to the series. Consider for readers looking for a bit of information and humor."—School Library Journal

"Readers will effortlessly access all this new knowledge to impress family members and friends. As with Eaton's previous forays, this is sure to be an oft-requested crowd-pleaser."—Booklist

Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals

by Maxwell Eaton III

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 4-8 years.  Recommended by Nest for 6 years (grade 1) and up.  There is a lot of detail and rich information in these books.

Hardcover, 32 pages.

Roaring Book Press.

"A characteristically charming and browsable addition to the series. Consider for readers looking for a bit of information and humor."—School Library Journal

"Readers will effortlessly access all this new knowledge to impress family members and friends. As with Eaton's previous forays, this is sure to be an oft-requested crowd-pleaser."—Booklist

Author Andrea Wang; Illustrated by Jason Chin

Caldecott Medal Winner
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
 
Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.
 
New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book

Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road.  Grabbing an old paper bag and some rusty scissors, the whole family wades into the muck to collect as much of the muddy, snail covered watercress as they can.

At first, she's embarrassed.  Why can't her family get food from the grocery store?  But when her mother shares a story of her family's time in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged.  Together, they make a new memory of watercress.

Andrea Wang tells a moving autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage, illustrated by award winning author and artist Jason Chin, working in an entirely new style, inspired by Chinese painting techniques.  An author's note in the back shares Andrea's childhood experience with her parents.

Recommended for readers aged 4-8 years old.


Winner of the Cybils Award
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year
A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of the Year
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
An ALSC Notable Children's Book
Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, BookPage, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Shelf Awareness, and more!
A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
An NPR 'Book We Love!'
A Horn Book Fanfare Title
A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year
A Floyd's Pick Honor Book
A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A CCBC Choice