A #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, Calef Brown has penned numerous hit books for young people and has been featured in publications like Newsweek, Rolling Stone, the New Yorker, and more. Packed with humor and clever wordplay, Boy Wonders is the perfect book for inquisitive listeners whose favorite question is Why? In humorous poems sure to delight children, Brown poses puzzling queries like "Is water scared of waterfalls?" and "Are phones annoyed when no one calls?"
"With its musical wordplay, this title is perfect for read-aloud sharing and will amuse and stimulate listeners of any age."-School Library Journal
Painter and writer Calef Brown pours his boundless creative energy into his poetry and illustrations. In Flamingos on the Roof, Brown crafts 29 nonsense poems conjuring mythic and contemporary images of everything from gatorflies to light-bulb-topped birthday cakes. Kids will revel in the lively wordplay, while parents and teachers will recognize the value in teaching kids alliterative and assonant sounds.
"Read aloud, these poems are sure to delight listeners."-School Library Journal