Laurie Keller Books In Order

Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut Books In Order

Arnie, the Doughnut (2003)
Bowling Alley Bandit (2013)
Invasion of the Ufonuts (2014)
The Spinny Icky Showdown (2015)
Hello, Arnie! (2020)

Picture Books

The Scrambled States of America (1998)
Open Wide (2000)
Grandpa Gazillion’s Number Yard (2005)
Do Unto Otters (2007)
The Scrambled States of America Talent Show (2008)
Birdy’s Smile Book (2010)
We Are Growing! (2016)
Potato Pants! (2018)

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Laurie Keller Books Overview

Arnie, the Doughnut

A deliciously imaginative story about friendship from the author / illustrator of The Scrambled States of America. Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes. Good bye! Arnie yelled to each doughnut. Have a good trip! This is so exciting! Arnie beamed. I wonder who will choose ME? At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy colored. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right?WRONG! Not if Arnie has anything to say about it. And, for a doughnut, he sure seems to have an awful lot to say. Can Arnie change the fate of all doughnuts or at least have a hand in his own future? Well, you ll just have to read this funny story and find out for yourself. Arnie, the Doughnut is a 2004 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year.

The Scrambled States of America

A wacky cross country adventure starring the fifty states!’Well, it was just your basic, ordinary day in the good old U. S. of A. States all over the country were waking up, having their first cups of coffee, reading the morning paper, and enjoying the beautiful sunrise. All the states, that is, except for Kansas.’At the first annual ‘states party,’ Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?Packed with madcap humor and whimsical illustrations, this quirky story starring all fifty states is chock full of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning geography as much fun as taking a vacation.

Open Wide

From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of America, here is a fun filled introduction to teeth.’Before the principal’s announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: ‘I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.”It’s time for tooth school and Dr. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32 eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. There’s just so much to learn from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student’s nightmare: tooth decay!Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts for instance, George Washington’s teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief and a classroom full of quirky characters. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. And from there it’s just a short hop to flossing.

Grandpa Gazillion’s Number Yard

If you ever thought that numbers were only for countingthink again!At Grandpa Gazillions Number Yard, numbers have all sorts of uses that can come in handy when in a pinch. For instance, a two can be used as a saxophone, a ten makes a great pogo stick, and a fourteen is a terrific sailboat. So head over to Grandpa Gazillions Number Yard and stock up on numbers, because you never know when you just might need them!In her signature style, Laurie Keller has created a wonderfully inventive counting bookfrom one to twentythat will keep children laughing and learning.

Do Unto Otters

Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you. Socrates the Greek philosopher, circa 470 399 B.C. Mr. Rabbit’s new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS!But he doesn t know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends?Just treat otters the same way you d like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. In her smart, playful style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor simply follow the Golden Rule! Do Unto Otters is a 2008 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year.

The Scrambled States of America Talent Show

Those wacky scrambled states are back. This time they ve come together for a spectacular show featuring their many goofball talents. But just when Indiana the director is about to call SHOWTIME!, Georgia gets a bad case of stage fright and can t perform in her juggling act. Will the show go on, or will it be curtains?

In this winning companion to The Scrambled States of America, young readers will revel in the madcap adventure and silly antics all while learning interesting facts about states and geography.

Birdy’s Smile Book

Birdy starts every day by smiling at herself in the mirror. She says you can smile while doing just about anything–brushing your teeth, taking out the garbage, or eating broccoli. Okay, maybe not while eating broccoli. Even people with bad teeth like our first president, George Washington should show their toothy grins because there’s no such thing as a bad smile. So heed Birdy’s advice and practice your smile-you’ll need it while reading this book!