"Flander Doesn't Float" is humorous poem that addresses the relationship between sibling brothers. After being given direction by mother duck to teach his little brother, Alexander is intolerant with Flander, who doesn't float. There is a goose, Sally Sander, whom Alexander says he can't stand, (could he actually just have a crush on her?) Another friend, Sam the Salamander, helps them to resolve the conflict by suggesting a new perspective. Flander is different, but is okay just the way he is. By constructing a boat together and giving service to Flander, Sally and Alexander are also able to become friends. With Dawn Rose's signiture poetry style, the bright illustrations, and the quirky vocabulary words, (real and made-up), this book will make you laugh outloud whatever your age.