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Gilbert and Friends

5 books · Ages 4–8 · Poetry, Chapter Books

Gilbert and Friends is a 5-book series for ages 4–8 by Diane deGroat. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink and Last One in Is a Rotten Egg! are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink1996

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!2001

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!2004

Gilbert the Surfer Dude

Gilbert the Surfer Dude

What This Series Covers

Animals Humor Holidays & Seasonal School Life Being Left Out Empathy & Kindness

All books by Diane deGroat →

What to Read Next

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Paul Galdone Nursery Classics

Three Little Kittens

For the little one learning that making a mess is okay as long as we fix our mistakes. A classic nursery rhyme about thr

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Children's Poems

For the child ready to explore the delightful world of words, this collection of poems sparks imagination and invites jo

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Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year

J. Patrick Lewis

A daily dose of whimsy for the whole school year. From the first bus ride to the final bell, these 180 poems capture the

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Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!2011

Miss Poppy and Friends #1

Miss Poppy and the Honey Cake

Elizabeth MacDonald

For the child who struggles with organization or getting things done, this gentle story shows how a little help from fri

Ages 4–8

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Did You See What I Saw? Poems About School

For the child who is nervous or excited about the classroom, these twenty-four poems capture everything from the squeak

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All Aboard Poetry Reader #2

I Brought My Rat for Show-and-Tell

For the elementary student navigating the silly, slightly messy realities of the classroom, from cafeteria food to playg

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No More Poems!: A Book in Verse That Just Gets Worse

For the child who thinks poetry is boring, this collection of hilariously irreverent verses about annoying siblings and

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Please Pay Attention

For the child who feels like their brain is always moving too fast or too differently. Maybelle's journey with ADHD help