Polisar, Barry Louis

A collection of songs and poems for and about children.

Presents the story of Sengbe Pieh, a West African man of the Mende tribe who, in 1839 was imprisoned on the Portuguese slave ship "Tecora" on its way to Cuba; and tells of the rebellion aboard ship and the trial of Sengbe and fellow captives.

A humorous survey of the more obscure species of dinosaurs, describing the appearance and habits of such creatures as the Surfosaurus, Snifflesaurus, and Voluptuous Rex.

Presents an illustrated collection of song lyrics by Barry Louis Polisar, telling of tormented babysitters, pesky siblings, naughty children, monsters, and other strange and silly people and creatures.

A collection of illustrated poetry by Barry Polisar about marine animals.

Leo, a snake, tries to mind his own business and avoid people but is captured by a young boy. After an ordeal he finally escapes and returns home.

A boy hosts a Halloween party that gets invaded by real ghosts and goblins.

Ben's efforts to fit in with the other children bring him only trouble until he is able to accept himself for the bear that he really is.