Florian's elegant poems and watercolor collages are a treat -- Los Angeles Times.

A collection of humorous poems about mammals such as the tiger, gorilla, and rhebok.

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

This collection of poems introduces the monstrous dwellers of the horribly horrid Monster Motel. Full color.

The buzz is big for Douglas Florian’s new poetry collection about the unBEElieveably unique lives of honeybees—and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Come inside the honeycomb—a busy, buzzy, bee-filled home—and learn about the unexpected wonders of these tiny insects’ lifestyles, families, and communities. In fourteen funny, fact-filled honeybee poems and paintings, Douglas Florian explores the natural history of these often-unappreciated critters, revealing them to be a totally cool—and totally important—part of our ecosystem. Indeed, these buzzy bugs have been in the spotlight lately as wild bee populations are dwindling, honey prices are rising, and beekeeping has become a popular hobby.

A brief introduction to insects, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators.