Books by Kurt Cyrus

Kurt Cyrus writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–11, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, adventure, nature & outdoors.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Your Skeleton is Showing: Rhymes of Blunder From Six Feet Under

Kurt Cyrus

Explore a wacky graveyard in this collection of dead-pan poems and grimly funny illustrations. It is a perfect, off-beat

Ages 4–11

Oddhopper Opera: A Bug's Garden of Verses

Kurt Cyrus

For the curious explorer who loves finding tiny creatures in the grass, this rhythmic collection brings the drama and wo

Ages 4–8

Hotel Deep: Light Verse from Dark Water

Kurt Cyrus

For the child feeling small in a big world, follow a tiny sardine's rhythmic journey through the wonders and shadows of

Ages 4–8

Tadpole Rex

Kurt Cyrus

For the child who feels small but has a big heart, follow a tiny tadpole's prehistoric journey of growing up into a fier

Ages 4–8

Voyage of Turtle Rex, The

Kurt Cyrus

For the child captivated by the ancient world, this lyrical journey follows a prehistoric sea turtle through a life of r

Ages 4–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

6 books

Ages 8–11

5 books

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