Books by Mike Downs

Mike Downs writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–9, exploring themes of creativity & imagination, curiosity & wonder, joy & gratitude.

Standalone Books

Pig Giggles and Rabbit Rhymes

Mike Downs

For the early reader who wants to be the life of the party, this silly collection of animal puns turns reading practice

Ages 4–8

A Treasure of Measures

Mike Downs

For the child who asks how many 'sleeps' until their birthday, this playful guide turns measuring the world into a creat

Ages 6–9

The Noisy Airplane Ride

Mike Downs

For the child who is nervous about the bumps and thumps of air travel, this rhythmic guide turns scary airplane noises i

Ages 3–7

Flying Man, The: Otto Lilienthal, The World's First Pilot

Mike Downs

For the child who gets discouraged when their projects don't work the first time, this biography shows how one man's fai

Ages 5–9

By Age Range

Ages 0–3

1 books

Ages 4–7

4 books

Ages 8–11

3 books

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Little Hedgehog Books

My Grandpop Loves Me

Phillip W. Simpson

Inventors You Should Know About

Randolph Caldecott

Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare

Kathleen V. Kudlinski

Boy, Were We Wrong about the Solar System!

Erwin Moser

Summer Stories