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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
Orlando: Harcourt, 2008. Picture Book.

When James and Eamon go to a week of Nature Camp and stay at Eamon's grandparents' house, it turns out that their free time spent staying inside, eating waffles, and playing video games is way more interesting than nature. But sometimes things work out best when they don't go exactly as planned.

Written by Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Land Books, 2022. Picture Book.

When The Great Zapfino climbs to the top of the circus platform, all eyes are on him, waiting for his incredible leap. But Zapfino is afraid of heights! He can't take the pressure and flees, boards a plane, and runs away to start a new life.

In the City, Zapfino starts work as an elevator operator in a tall building but soon learns you can never really outrun your fears. When disaster strikes, can Zapfino find the strength to be great?

Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2010. Picture Book.

From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss.

The boss baby is used to getting his way - drinks made to order 24/7, a private jet, and meetings around the clock. But when his demands aren't getting proper responses, he has to go to new lengths to achieve the attention he deserves.

Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2023. Picture Book.

In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare, powerful text, Caldecott Honor-winning creator Marla Frazee celebrates the moments, feelings, and experiences, both big and small, that make up a life.

Written by Mary Lyn Ray
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2011. Picture Book.

Explores the wonder of stars, whether they are in the night sky, on a plant as a promise of fruit to come, or in one's pocket for those days when one does not feel shiny. 

Written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2009. Picture Book.

Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.


Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2021. Picture Book.

The farmer follows his new friends to the circus in this whimsical and touching conclusion to the trilogy from two-time Caldecott Honor Medalist Marla Frazee that began with the beloved The Farmer and the Clown.

The little clown and monkey miss their friend the farmer. They spend their days playing farmer together, until one day they get a surprise. Farmer has come to visit the circus! What will happen when he meets the rest of the circus family?

Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2014. Picture Book.

A wordless picture book in which a farmer rescues a baby clown who has bounced off the circus train, and reunites him with his clown family.

Written and Illustrated by Marla Frazee
New York: Beach Lane Books, 2020. Picture Book.

A nearly wordless picture book in which the farmer who returned the baby clown to the circus train is followed home by a playful circus monkey, leading to a wonderful new friendship.




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