"True Stories" by Douglas Florian is a collection of whimsical and humorous poetry that explores various factual events and characters from history and nature. Through playful language and engaging illustrations, Florian brings to life intriguing stories about animals, historical figures, and quirky facts. Each poem offers a unique perspective, often with a lighthearted twist, making the book accessible and enjoyable for young readers. With its blend of education and entertainment, "True Stories" captivates audiences, encouraging curiosity about the world while showcasing Florian's distinct style and charm in storytelling through verse. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Guys Read .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Turtleback Books .

James Sturm is the co-founder of The Center for Cartoon Studies where he currently serves as the school's director. DOUGLAS FLORIAN is the creator of many acclaimed picture books, including mammalabilia, insectlopedia, and beast feast. Elizabeth Partridge (www. elizabethpartridge. com) is a National Book Award finalist and author of several nonfiction books for children, including Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange ; This Land Was Made for You and Me: The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie ; and Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary . She lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Jim Murphy is a children's book author who has been awarded the Newbery Honor twice and is the winner of a Sibert Medal. He's worked in the publishing industry and is now a freelance writer. He lives with his wife and sons in Maplewood, New Jersey. Candace Fleming is the author of several picture books for children. She lives with her husband and two sons in a suburb of Chicago. Jon Scieszka is best known for his bestselling picture books, including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! and The Stinky Cheese Man . He is also the founder of guysread. com and a champion force behind guyslisten. com, and was the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature. He lives in Brooklyn. Nathan Hale is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales series. He lives in Provo, Utah. Sy Montgomery writes award-winning books for children as well as adults. She lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. www. symontgomery. com Nic Bishop is the photographer of many acclaimed books for children. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. www. nicbishop. com