Gail Gibbons

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  • Bibliography:
    68 Books
  • First Book:
    January 1979
  • Latest Book:
    November 2021
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Book List in Order: 68 titles

  • The Missing Maple Syrup Sap Mystery

    Mr. and Mrs. Mapleworth try to find out who is stealing the maple sap they are gathering to make maple syrup....

  • Christmas Time

  • Sun Up, Sun Down

  • Fire! Fire!

  • Tunnels

  • Lights! Camera! Action!

  • Playgrounds

  • Trucks

    "60 trucks that haul, tow, lift, dig, rescue--and even sell ice cream!-- are featured in this book sized to appeal to the youngest readers.

    Learn about all the different things trucks can do-- they dig holes, push heavy loads, haul cargo, lift...

  • Halloween



  • Valentine's Day

  • Department Store

  • Deadline!

    Examines the diverse behind-the-scenes activities of a typical working day at a small daily newspaper, from morning preparations for meeting the deadline to the moment the afternoon papers leave the presses....

  • Happy Birthday!

  • The Milk Makers

    You probably drink milk at almost every meal. But have you ever wondered where it comes from? Cows eat special feed to make good milk. But after the cow is milked, there are still many steps the milk must go through before it reaches you. This book d...

  • The Pottery Place

  • Trains

    Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. Choo, choo!  Race down the tracks with this colorful book all about trains.


    In this fun nonfiction picture book, Gail Gibbons introduces the youngest readers to all kinds of trains. 

    Featuring pow...

  • The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

    This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons’s bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the ...

  • Check It Out!

  • Dinosaurs, Dragonflies and Diamonds

    The author of "Weather Forecasting" takes a behind-the-scenes tour of a natural history museum, detailing the development of museums, the creation of exhibits, museum administration, and other key facets...



  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Catch the Wind!

  • Beacons of Light

    FLASH... FLASH... FLASH...A lighthouse signals from the rocky shore, guiding ships away from danger. Once sailors watched for giant bonfires that were set high on hills. Now, most lighthouses are fully automated. In Beacons of Light: Lighthouses, ...

  • Sunken Treasure

    A rotting hull of a ship...lost gold...coins...gems...Sunken Treasure!

    Today treasure hunting is a big business. Searchers use metal detectors and sonar to locate treasure on the ocean floor. Divers use high-powered machinery to uncover obje...

  • How a House Is Built

    Houses are built with many different materials, and in many shapes and sizes. 

    Step by step, this picture book explains how homes are built -- from the architect's plans through the arrival of a happy family.  The many processes of constru...

  • Up Goes the Skyscraper!

  • The Puffins Are Back!

    It happens every year, in the spring. After months of living on the open sea, far away from land, puffins return to the rocky coast of Maine. These colorful birds come back to shore for only a short time, to mate and to raise their young.

    No...

  • Flying

  • Say Woof!

    Full-color illustrations follow a day in the life of a country veterinarian as he deals with examinations, innoculations, and emergencies at his office; makes rounds in his truck; and returns to his office to check his patients....

  • From Seed To Plant



  • Puff - Flash - Bang!

  • Weather Forecasting

    This fun and educational picture book describes forecasters at work in a weather station as they track and gauge the constant changes in the weather.Will I need my umbrella? Is it a good day for the beach? Will school close because of snow? These ...

  • Pirates: Robbers of the High Seas

    Full-color artwork and a simple text chronicle the world of the pirates, detailing the exploits of such famous villains as Captain Kidd and Blackbeard, their battles on the high seas, and their lives aboard ship....

  • Christmas on an Island

  • Country Fair

    A tour of an old-fashioned, but never out of style, country fair begins with the first tent stake and ends with the last of the evening's fireworks. By the author of Pirates: Robbers of the High Seas. ...

  • The Reasons for Seasons

  • Wolves

    Wolves are more than what they seem.

    For centuries people have been afraid of wolves, yet these animals tend to be shy and live peacefully among themselves. Here is information on gray wolves (also called timber wolves) who live in packs that...

  • Sea Turtles

    A concise introduction to some of the oldest living animals.

    Descended from enormous prehistoric creatures, huge sea turtles are fascinating creatures. Hatched from small eggs, some can grow to weigh over a thousand pounds.

    With color...

  • Caves and Caverns

    Here is a fascinating journey through those dark, mysterious hollow places on earth--sea caves, lava caves, ice caves, and more. Caves and Caverns also includes information on where to go, what to bring, and how to have a safe, exciting spelunking ad...

  • Penguins!

    An illustrated introduction to those wonderful waddling water birds!Living only in the southern hemisphere, there are seventeen different kinds of penguins.  With bright watercolor illustrations and kid-friendly language, Gail Gibbons introduces...



  • Pigs

    Many people think pigs are smelly and dirty, They think pigs 'eat like pigs' and aren't very smart. That's because they don't know pigs! There are about 300 breeds of pigs. Here are many interesting facts about the smartest of all farm animals, ...

  • Behold... the Dragons!

    We don't believe in dragons anymore, but we continue to celebrate these fantastic creatures in stories, movies and songs. In fact dragons are so popular there is a science just to study them! In a book that is carefully researched, brimming with ener...

  • Paper, Paper Everywhere

    An informative children's book that tells what paper is made from, how it is transformed into paper, and what the different types of paper there is such as: streamers, newspapers, kites, napkins, notebooks and other paper products that we use every d...

  • Santa Who?

    In telling the rich history of the Christmas gift-giver, Gail Gibbons draws upon many cultures. From the legend of Saint Nicholas to the Dutch Sinter Cleas, from "The Night before Christmas" to Thomas Nast's famous cartoons, her lively, well-research...

  • The Honey Makers

    Get the buzz on bees in this classic nonfiction picture book by Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!

    Ever wondered how a jar of honey is made?

    Thousands of bees visit more than one million flowers to gath...

  • Spiders

    This is a set of 6 copies of the 1993 edition of SPIDERS by Gail Gibbons, all almost like-new, apparently little-used if at all. Also, included is the audio cassette that accompanies the books, by Gail Gibbons. ISBN 0-8234-1081-1....

  • Christmas Is...

    Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is . . . peace, love, and joy....

  • Polar Bears

  • Behold... the Unicorns!

    0nce people believed in unicorns, legendary creatures that were said to have magical powers. Today these one-horned creatures still have a special power -- the power to capture our imaginations.

    Using careful research and spirited illustrati...

  • Halloween Is...



  • Surrounded by Sea: Life on a New England Fishing Island

    Discover what life is like season by season when you're surrounded by the sea. See the ferry that brings people and supplies to the island and the fisherman preparing their nets for the summer fishing season. Learn about the significance of buoys, th...

  • The Vegetables We Eat

    Nonfiction pro Gail Gibbons responds to the need for books on good nutrition with this accessible exploration of vegetables. Glossy red peppers; lush, leafy greens; plump, orange pumpkins; and delectable little peas: vegetables come in many shapes, c...

  • Dinosaurs!

    Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Gibbons's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures....

  • Elephants of Africa

    This informative introduction to the largest land animals details the habitats, physical characteristics, diet, offspring development, and behavior of these dwellers of Africa's savannas and forests. Also includes the dangers that elephants face from...

  • Frogs

    "Christina Moore uses her talent for storytelling to create a more narrative-like tale....An attractive offering for listening centers and for young children interested in nature and science." -School Library Journal...

  • Horses

    "Gail Gibbons's detailed introduction to horses is packed with historical facts, breed information, care and grooming tips.... Pierno's well-paced and deliberately pronounced reading is supplemented with sound effects of neighing, whinnying, and gall...

  • Monarch Butterfly

  • Apples

    Gibbons spotlights a favorite fruit in this comprehensive introduction, which includes identification of the basic parts of the apple, some historical scenes, and the apple's progress through the seasons. Instructions on how to plant and care for an ...

  • Beavers

    Beavers are fascinating animals. they build their own homes and live in family groups. They keep busy with their sharp teeth, powerful tails, and big webbed feet. Their work helps to preserve wetlands. Gibbons explores where they live, what they eat,...

  • Thanksgiving Is...

    Thanksgiving is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a holiday for remembering the Pilgrims and the Indians. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for many blessings....

  • Tool Book

    Toddlers who love tools will love this book! A board book guide to tools and what they do from beloved nonfiction author Gail Gibbons is great for parents to share with their youngest builders. What are tools? How do they help us make things? For bus...

  • Boat Book

    A nonfiction board book that introduces a flotilla of different exciting boats to toddlers. Rowboats, canoes, sailboats, speedboats, cruise ships, submarines, tugboats, and more! Boats come in all sizes and we use them in different ways: for recre...

  • Planes

    A high-flying board book introducing all kinds of planes--from pontoons and propellers to the space shuttle!

    From early attempts at flight through modern jumbo jets, this board book, jam packed with more than 30 flying machines, will soar into...

  • Farming

    Explore the natural world with Gail Gibbons in this introduction to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.

    Farms are busy places throughout the year. Animals are born, fields are plowed and planted, and crops are harvested...

  • The Moon Book

  • Pumpkins

    Autumn's favorite vegetable takes the spotlight in this bright board book!

    Bright orange pumpkins, glowing as jack-o-lanterns or baked into pies, are a favorite part of the autumn season-- and in this simple board book, celebrated nonfiction a...

  • Bicycles

    "Pedal away with this board book introduction to bicycles!

    For the toddler that loves anything that moves, this sturdy nonfiction board book is a perfect fit! Award-winning author Gail Gibbons depicts nearly 40 bicycles, with simple text about...

  • Giant Pandas

    In this new and updated edition, learn all there is to know about one of the cutest, fluffiest, hungriest mammals around.Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeak...

  • Pandas

    Learn all there is to know in this board book about one of the cutest, fluffiest, hungriest mammals around.Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeaks. With this b...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Gail Gibbons has published 68 books.

Gail Gibbons does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Giant Pandas, was published in November 2021.

The first book by Gail Gibbons, The Missing Maple Syrup Sap Mystery, was published in January 1979.

No. Gail Gibbons does not write books in series.
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