He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums--and still he was hungry. When full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!The brilliantly innovative Eric Carle has dramatized the story of one of Nature's commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the butterfly. This audiobook will delight as well as instruct the very youngest listener.

    When the Berenstain Bears go acrobatic in the hilarious Bears onWheels, pre-school children begin to relate words to pictures whilelearning about numbers and counting.

    in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers.

    He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious.” With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin proudly presents a special edition of George’s best-loved adventures.With an introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, and a cataloged history of the Reys by curator Dee Jones, this collection offers a fun and fascinating portrait of a classic character and his unique creators.

    And Gyo Fujikawa’s appealing illustrations depict children of all races sweetly interacting, as well as an engagingly rendered menagerie of animals and the natural world in all its wonderment. Among the verses that children will love are Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Christmas Bells,” Lewis Carroll’s “The Melancholy Pig,” and Eugene Fields’ “Wynken, Blynken, and Nod,” along with proverbs, limericks, nursery rhymes, and folk songs.

    Gloria is too small to throw or catch a ball. Besides, Albert is Frances's friend. But when Albert has a no-girls baseball game, Frances sets out to prove to Albert a thing or two about friendship—and a thing or two about what girls can do. Along the way, Frances discovers that sisters can indeed be friends . . . maybe even best friends.Now reillustrated in lovely soft pastels by original artist Lillian Hoban, this satisfying story of friendship is sure to have the many fans of this irresponsible badger cheering once again.

    It is Gloria's birthday but Frances is not sure whether or not to give Gloria a present, as she is the kind of little sister who can't catch, can't throw and who when playing hide-and-seek, always hides in places where part of her is sticking out.Will Frances give Gloria her present..?

    Seuss in this DIY dream activity book that's all about YOU! A perfect gift to celebrate a new school year, birthdays, milestones and all the amazing things YOU accomplish! How tall are YOU? How many teeth do YOU have? Where do YOU live? What do YOU like to eat?Kids will answer these questions and more, celebrating their unique selves while creating their very own biographies in this classic activity book from Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Roy Mckie. With fill-in-the-blanks, lists, check boxes, and drawing prompts, this book allows readers to write and draw right on the fun-filled pages! From the number of freckles you have, to the kind of house you live in, to the silly animal sounds you can make, Dr. Seuss guides kids through an interactive reading experience with a creative spark. The perfect gift for special birthdays or for year-round fun, this book will hold special memories long after it's filled in.

    and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches, the Birds are in for a big surprise--"Junior" is the oddest-looking baby bird they've ever seen--with big, long jaws full of teeth and an appetite to match. In fact, he looks more like a baby alligator than a baby bird! Nevertheless, the devoted Birds run themselves ragged feeding Junior until he gets so big, he must leave the nest or it will collapse underneath him. But how can Junior fly without wings? To the delight of the Birds--and readers!--the dilemma is solved when Junior takes off from a branch overlooking a pond.

    The Old Lady, her Magical Mouse, a Brindle London Squatting Cat, a Yak, and Alexander, the smiling alligator, lived together on a hill without any friends until the thirty-day rain endangered the town below them.

    But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results.

    Wouldn't it be wonderful to be loved and cuddled, thinks Alexander, and he wishes he could be a wind-up mouse too. In this gentle fable about a real mouse and a mechanical mouse, Leo Lionni explores the magic of friendship. Originally published in 1969, the Caldecott Honor-winning Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse is sure to enchant a whole new generation of readers.

    Anderson.Billy and Blaze are more than just friends—they’re heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the alarm. At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery—with carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a very special present that they can share. Blaze and the Forest Fire is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and special understanding between a boy and his horse.

    The trouble starts because Alexandra is interested in baby chicks - tiny, fluffy, yellow chichk that say "Peep!" as they come out of their shells. Fletcher's water dish is empty. He hasn't had his ears scratched in days. "She's forgotten me," he decides, and mournfully he shuffles off to the park at the edge of town. Here Fletcher's good friends, Beaver and Otter, have the idea. Fletcher must hatch! Of course, Beaver is a master builder, and it's no trouble at all to build an egg around Fletcher.The egg is large and pink and speckled with brown, and it poses somewhat of a problem for the school principal, not to mention the science teacher. But young readers will delight in the hilarious climax, along with a little girl named Alexandra.

    Hailed by the New York Times as a rare and original collection of "verbal and visual witticisms...as joyfully illustrated as it is absurd," ARM IN ARM has delighted children—and grown-ups—for years with its endless tales, gleeful riddles, circular poems, and fantastical drawings.

    So these siblings pack a bag and take a hike, to find another place. From a treehouse to a raft, a cave to a sandcastle -- each place seems perfect to them. That is, until they tumble out of the treehouse, their raft sinks, they meet the bears who already live in the cave, and the tide turns them out of their sandcastle. Like Goldilocks, these three children search until they finally find the home that's "just right" -- the very house they left in the beginning. The house with Mom and Dad!For young children, this lilting, silly book makes for a satisfying read aloud, and the illustrations, with their unusual palette and strong compositions, effortlessly bridge the gap between reality and fantasy.

    W. Anderson. When their new friend Jim is unable to tame the wild horse Thunderbolt, Billy and Blaze want to help. Fast and elusive, Thunderbolt is not easy to befriend. But with their kind and gentle approach, Billy and Blaze may succeed where the other cowboys have failed. C. W. Anderson's story is one of friendship and adventure, and with his beautiful drawings of Blaze and Thunderbolt, it's sure to be welcomed by young readers everywhere. Blaze and Thunderbolt is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Thoughtful drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and understanding shared by a boy and his horse.

    But no ghosts appeared - until the day Lucy and her brother Jamie stood in the garden and watched two pale figures, a girl and a boy, coming toward them.That was the beginning of a strange and dangerous friendship between Lucy and Jamie and two children who had died a century before.The ghost children desperately needed their help. But would Lucy and Jamie have the courage to venture into the past - and change the terrible events that had led to murder?

    He follows their orders exactly, finding new owners for six kittens - and picking up a whole new pile of pets along the way!

    He chased mice so well that he was given the job of Hotel Cat. Tired of always spending time in the cellar Tom ventured upstairs and met the gentle Mrs. Wilkins, a longtime hotel resident who had the ability to communicate with cats. She encouraged Tom to keep an open mind about the hotel guests.One night, during the winter of New York City's Big Freeze, Tom detected three cats in one of the rooms. It turned out that due to a boiler breakdown in his house, Captain Tinker had brought Jenny Linsky and her brothers Edward and Checkers to stay at the hotel until the boiler was fixed. Other homes experienced boiler breakdowns too and soon other members of the Cat Club could be found staying in rooms at the Royal Hotel. Before long, plans were underway for the Cat Club Stardust Ball, with the help of Tom, who had proved himself helpful and considerate after all. Soon he became a "friend for ever" of Jenny and her pals.

    But there's a short, fat woman in a long black dress and a pointed hat banging on the door. Illustrated.

    Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar mesmerizingly alternates between dark night scenes and vivid color to deliver a beautifully illustrated children's classic.

    Charley's favorite part is when Lizzie is alone at night, homeless, and walking along looking longingly into the lighted windows of the cozy homes she's passing. A middle child trapped between a clever older brother and a sickly little brother, Charley dreams of being alone and outcast, set apart.When she's sent to stay with a favorite aunt, Charley's thrilled - until she reads a note not meant for her eyes, and realizes that aunt Louie hadn't wanted her to come. Betrayed, Charley gets off the train early and sneaks into town instead of going to Louie's house. Finding an old chicken house, Charley seizes on her chance to become Lizzie Scrotten. She decides to call herself Rowan, after the beautiful tree. And for a season, the protected middle-class child becomes a free-spirited child of poverty - albeit a somewhat romantic, Boxcar Childrenesque poverty.It was dawn when she woke properly. The sky was lightening and the air was full of the twitter of birds. She sprang up and scrambled through the hedge, which was hung with great glistening spiders' webs.Sleeping in her chicken house and drinking from a garden hose in a nearby yard, Charley keeps a watchful eye on her aunt's house and plays different roles with different people she encounters - a gypsy with a local child, a mute with a shopkeeper, a cripple with a minister - for a variety of reasons both practical and playful. Her most meaningful encounter, though, is with a young man who is also running away, and the conversation they have about it. When a crisis comes, though, Charley discovers that she can't be Lizzie any longer. A cheerful, interesting read that draws its power from the mundane-turned-fascinating details of Charley's hobo life, and her quick, deep store of tales to spin for the strangers in her aunt's village.

    Huckle’s life changes forever as he joins his classmates on the school bus; meets Miss Honey, his sympathetic teacher; and learns the alphabet, new vocabulary, numbers, the days of the week, and the hours of the day. Of course, there’s recess, show and tell, and a few unexpected adventures, too! Young readers are welcomed in, as they’re asked to help some of Huckle’s friends answer Miss Honey’s questions.Beautifully produced, this is the perfect gift for any child approaching school age—and the flip side of the dust jacket hides a fun surprise: a Richard Scarry A-Z wall poster.

    and in fact the dragon was there too?

    When the farmer's wife cleans his pigpen, Small Pig runs away. In the city he finds a new mud puddle—but it is not full of mud at all. And now Small Pig has one big problem!Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.

    Jane can choose the doll she wants.Will she choose Bella Ballerina, the doll who can dance on her toes? Hairiette, who can change the way she wears her hair? Tillie Talkie? Irene-and-Her-Sewing-Machine?What about that forgotten doll, sitting high on a shelf with the left-over Christmas tree balls? She can't do anything. She doesn't even have a name. Jane wouldn't want that doll -- would she?

    After all of his adventures throughout the day he ends up back home realizing he had forgotten to run away. In the end he realizes he is no longer mad and besides he was now hungry and tired. Great story for kids!

    This delightful collection contains over fifty tried-and-true recipes for readers of all ages to make and enjoy, starting with Poohanpiglet pancakes and ending with a recipe for getting thin-with honey sauces, holiday treats, and dishes for every mealtime in between. Forty years after its original publication, this updated and beautifully redesigned cookbook features quotes from the original books and Ernest H. Shepard's beloved drawings, which leap off the pages in full color.

    Christmas is coming and she is bursting with excitement. She is absolutely sure that something special is going to happen this year. What will she find in her stocking? Will the Three Wise Men visit as she has always hoped? Who knows what may happen at this special time of year? She leaves her bedroom window open on Christmas Eve, just in case the Wise Men decide to come visit. When she wakes up on Christmas morning, more than one miracle seems to have taken place. In the event, this Christmas isn't like any she has ever known, especially when three ships sail into the harbour.

    A boy marches down the road with his toy drum and finds that quite a procession has followed him.

    

    This was later published (with minor alterations) as the first half of the 1973 book The Fourteen Bears, Summer and Winter (the winter portion was never published separately).

    Life in Deep Pond is pleasant but unexciting for the animal inhabitants until Jeremy Mouse comes to town.

    A spy retires to an old castle, hoping for some peace and quiet, but eerie happenings dog his steps.

    This funny, exciting and best-selling story takes you behind the scenes as eight-year-old Edward trains for the greatest swimming marathon of all!

    Come along with Jennifer and her friends to the sea of the very best dreams, where they build a castle out of moonbeams, dance with pirates on a red-sailed brig, and count every star in the sky.With Tom Paxton at the helm and Elizabeth Miles painting magic in the sails, this trip to dreamland is nothing short of enchanting.

    The anti-climatic ending to this story pokes gentle fun at the childhood encounter with butterfly metamorphosis.

    From Charlie Brown's Brownies to Lucy's Applesauce Pie, each recipe is a pleasure to cook and eat. Originally published as part of the Peanuts "Happiness Is" series, this celebratory edition will surely appeal to a new generation of readers and chefs. First published in 1969, this is a modern edition released by Cider Mill Press.

    Mildred is loudmouthed and bossy," Father said to Harvey, "but she is not mean and rotten."When Mildred goes off to a big party where little brothers are not invited, Harvey finds a secret club in a secret place where big sisters are not allowed to be members. But when Harvey's lonesomeness overpowers his stubbornness, he discovers that a secret club with two members is much better.

    Free tracking.

    Twenty, one-page, humorous stories illustrated with drawings by Norman Rockwell.

    

    A native of New Zealand, she is the author of eleven novels, four collections of stories, a volume of poetry, a children's book, and her heartfelt and courageous autobiography -- all published by George Braziller. This fall, we celebrate our thirty-ninth year of publishing Frame's extraordinary writing.

    She's a great neighbor and a LOT of fun. Everything she does will surprise you!

    A lion with a shaggy mane tries to avoid getting a haircut but finds out that haircuts don't hurt and are not so bad after all.

    This true piece of cultural history is sure to inspire laughter, creativity, and joy among Woody Guthrie's fans.

    Or was it only imagination that propelled the boat? The four Richards children and their friend Kenny frighten themselves nearly out of their wits trying to find the answer to this question." (taken from inside of book)

    "300 Songs, Rhymes And Games Of Canadian Children"Beautiful colour images.Sheet music.

    

    illustrated by Eloise Wilkin"A little word that means hello is Hi! A Wink is a little blink with one eye" & so begins this delightful rhyming story of all things little.

    This is a book that children never tire of reading or hearing! All the original familiar illustrations by W. H. Fry are included: 3 color plates, 21 black-and-white drawings.

    It's one that will never end and that you can be a part of. It's a story of love, and sometimes of despair, but ultimately it's a story of hope. A hope that you can share.These 69 stories take children through this story and show how the world around them has a purpose - one that affects them.Each story includes scripture references, a question that focuses on the story, something to spot in the lovely pictures and an idea to stay with you through the day.

    More used to street life than to animals and their responsibilities, Dan hates the place until he becomes involved in calving and logging operations. His life finally seems to be getting straight when he's tested by events beyond his control. A natural disaster puts him face-to-face with his old gang loyalties.About The Author:The author of Gentle Ben, Walt Morey was not only a gentle giant of a man, but a storyteller of tremendous talent. But his early years wouldn't have suggested to anyone that Walt would become a famous writer. At the age of twelve, he was barely able to read, but a couple of exciting books about the West got him started, and he read everything in sight after that. You'll love these fine novels with their wonderful settings, exciting outdoor adventures, and the value of family and friends.

    Jairus' daughter, Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 for children.

    This second volume deals with the further steps to be taken in man's space ventures, many of which can directly benefit life on our planet. There are fascinating accounts of how orbiting observatories can help raise living standards, particularly in underdeveloped countries, by monitoring agricultural yield, controlling crop diseases, improving water conservation - even guiding fishing vessels to bigger catches at sea. Further prospects range from pinpointing new deposits of minerals, gas and oil to providing advance warning of hurricanes, typhoons, floods, air pollution and forest fires.Other chapters discuss manned space stations which offer unique advantages for science and technology; manned planetary exploration beyond the Moon; rocket travel on Earth which will far exceed the capability of the supersonic airliner.Philip Bono, the American designer of launch vehicle concepts which have been patented for use in the next stages of space exploration, is co-author with Kenneth Gatland. His authority complements Kenneth Gatland's contributions to astronautics over the past twenty years. Both authors are leading advocates of the need to apply advanced technology rapidly to the needs of human welfare. Some of the engineering projects in this book may well set the pattern for space operations into the twenty-first century.There are 80 pages of magnificent colour illustrations including space photographs, and drawingsby Jack Wood and his team of artists.

    Along the way he meets others such as Ducky Lucky, Heny Penny, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey ... then at the end they meet Foxy Loxy who invites them into his lair....

    Unbeknownst to Custer, he faced the combined might of the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, led by their greatest chiefs, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse. Advised by his Indian scouts not to attack, the foolhardy general ignored their warnings and trusted to Custer s luck one last time. . . In this commemorative edition of his first published book, Goble recounts the tale of Custer s last battle through the eyes of Red Hawk, a fictional young Lakota warrior. Presented in the shorter format that Goble originally intended, and combined with a new author s introduction and a foreword by Joe Medicine Crow, the Crow tribal historian whose grandfather was one of Custer s own scouts, readers will marvel at this tale of honor and bravery.

    The closet in the child's bedroom is a doorway to another world that is being terrorized by an evil witch who looks beautiful in the front but has a gruesome oozing hole on her back.

    His head was up, his eyes flashed and his hoofs spurned the earth as if he wanted to be airborne. A thrill ran down Sally's spine - she tingled to her fingertips. A flush of excitement was in her cheeks as she asked, 'Can I try him?' From the moment he first sees her ride, Mr. Jameson knows Sally has the courage and spirit to do Phantom justice. The big, high-strung gray Thoroughbred is too much horse for most riders, but Sally and Phantom seem to understand one another...

    A seagull becomes entrapped in wire, losing hope and strength until a kind boy helps him.

    The recipes are quick and easy, so that children don't have time to get bored, and colourful step-by-step instructions make them simple to follow.

    A collection of brief stories and fables by the famous Russian author.

    Because he is the first bird ever to hatch in the Peko-Neko forest, the Peko-Neko bird doesn't know who or what he is until his search for identity nearly ends in disaster.

    Because she can hatch anything people want, Little Hatchy Hen is kidnapped by the "world's champion chicken thief" who plans to use her to make a fortune for himself.

    Sixty-five short stories about the year-round activities of the animals who live in the quiet little town of River Bend.

    Joey's cat successfully protects her kittens in the garage but still thinks they would be better off in the house whether Joey's mother wants them there or not.

    A family moves into a big Victorian house and discovers clues to a treasure hunt.

    

    

    Lucy wants to be a boy and imagines herself to be characters like a fabulous detective or a mysterious outlaw, and even runs away from home in order to seek adventures.

    When her father's new job necessitates moving to a small northern town, a fifteen-year-old English girl is unhappy until she becomes interested in the town's past and a mysterious deed of land that could affect its future.

    

    Then one day was different....the only trouble was that the magic had caused him to fly through Time instead of Space. Catweazle ended up at a place called Hexwood Farm, nine centuries later, where everything he saw appeared to happen by magic.

    How could a fourteen-year-old orphan, apprenticed to a master printer and too young to join the army, aid his country during its battle for independence from England? Sam found a way.