Nonfiction Children’s Books
I love writing nonfiction children’s books! Here are some of the picture books I’ve written over the past several years. Some rhyme, others don’t. Some are prose, others are poetry. If information is at the heart of the book, I’m listing it here. Most of my nonfiction children’s books are science-related, and several of these books have garnered nice reviews and honors. Just follow the links to learn more about each title.
Meet My Family! Animal Babies and Their Families
by Laura Purdie Salas, illus by Stephanie Fizer ColemanMillbrook Press, 2018
ISBN: 978-1512425321
What kind of families do animal babies have? All different kinds! Charming text and sweet illustrations introduce a wolf pup cared for by the pack, a young orangutan snuggling with its mother high in a tree, a poison dart frog tadpole riding piggyback on its dad, and more. Featuring rhyming verse and informational text, this book lets you discover just how diverse the animal kingdom (and the world of human families) really is!
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If You Were the Moon
by Laura Purdie Salas, illus by Jaime Kim
Millbrook Press, 2017
ISBN: 9781467780094
What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine! It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and lights a pathway for baby sea turtles. Discover the many other roles the moon plays in this whimsical and lyrical picture book.
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The Can Be… Books
A Can Be… Nonfiction Writing Project for Your Students
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A ROCK CAN BE…
by Laura Purdie Salas, illus by Violeta Dabija
Millbrook Press, 2015
ISBN: 978-1467721103
A rock can be a… Stepping stone…Dinosaur bone…Night glow-er…Volcano flow-er… Did you know a rock can spark a fire or glow in the dark? Discover how rocks work in our world.
Reviews, book trailers, and resources for teachers about A Rock Can Be…
WATER CAN BE…
by Laura Purdie Salas, illus by Violeta Dabija
Millbrook Press, 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4677-0591-2
Water can be a…Thirst quencher…Kid drencher…Cloud fluffer…Fire snuffer…Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.
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A LEAF CAN BE…
by Laura Purdie Salas, illus by Violeta Dabija
2012 Millbrook Press
ISBN: 978-0-7613-6203-6
A leaf can be a…Shade spiller…Mouth filler…Tree topper…Rain stopper….Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year.
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Other Nonfiction Books
I’ve written lots of other nonfiction books for kids on many different topics. Click here to see all my nonfiction children’s books, along with purchasing options.