The author/artist has embellished this folktale of the princess who sleeps under an evil spell for 100 years with some details of his own.

    A collection of illustrated poems about the plants and flowers seen in the winter months.

    Before long he finds that one little lever can mean great big trouble! But thanks to some monkey ingenuity, George finds a surprising solution to his messy mishap that makes the park more enjoyable for all.

    Conceded to be the most beautiful among their peers, a deer and a fire lizard try to convince each other of their superior beauty.

    And she kept him in the bedroom by the closet-cupboard door. The lion had a secret name.

    From the eloquent poetry of Robert Browning to the passionate storytelling of Emily Bronte, this book captures the essence of all kinds of love through a combination of poems, songs, letters, folklore, and stories. Tasha Tudor's exquisite watercolor paintings make this a treasury that will be embraced by children and adults alike, all year long. Also included is a section about Tasha's own family traditions on that very special day of love -- Valentine's Day.A Caldecott Honor artist with over ninety books to her credit, Tasha Tudor has created many inspirational books for children and adults, including The Springs of Joy. She says this about All for Love: "I am proud to have been able to illustrate the words of many of my favorite poets and writers. I did so with humility fueled by low and admiration for their passion. It is my hope that this new edition might inspire you also to give all for love". Tasha Tudor lives in Vermont.

    Using just 4 simple shapes, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a variety of patterns, animals, people, and more! This book is packed with cool things that kids-and not a few adults-really want to draw. Easy and fun, the book provides hours of art-full entertainment.

    Michael Hague's warm, detailed paintings complement Kathleen Hague's happy, rhyming texts. Even the youngest of readers will treasure and learn from these two charming concept books.

    An anthology of more than 200 old and new poems for preschool through adolescent readers.

    An anthology of classical and contemporary children's stories, poems, myths, and legends from many countries.

    Kids will be thrilled by the legend of the Cyclops, engrossed in images of stampeding elephant ancestors, and fascinated by scale examples of the food an elephant can consume in a year. Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles. Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old!

    Not content to wait to get bigger, Minikin tried anything he could to grow in size -- all with no result. It was only after some comical mistakes that he finally relaxed and let nature take its course. And, in time he grew -- just the way he was supposed to.

    A strong, rebellious donkey with a checkered career is sold to a man named Joseph, and during a journey to Bethlehem proves a great help to him and his pregnant wife Mary.

    Abridged versions of Coot Club and The Big Six.

    Jealous of Rose-Petal's popularity, Lily Fair believes Nastina the spider's promises to make her a star dancer and steals Rose-Petal's dress.

    Answers questions about the physical world, its plants and animals, and the adaptations and interactions of plants and animals in various environments such as deserts, mountains, and seashores.

    And when they arrive at their final destination, what next? Another run, of course!

    Rose-Petal almost dies when Nastina, the spider, does a nasty deed.

    Complaining to Grandpa that their new baby brother is no fun, Mary Ann and Louie are surprised to hear that Grandpa's baby brother was the same way.

    Marsh's class as they search for clues to prove their teacher sleeps in school, and enjoy their surprise when a mystery bus trip ends in front of a nice white house with a blue door--a house much like the ones they live in themselves.

    She asked the gingernut cat from down the street who suggested that she advertise which she did and found herself interviewing some most unusual applicants.

    Rose-Petal and her glamorous friends struggle against the evil spider Nastina's most evil trick, which is designed to prevent Rose-Petal from singing!

    We hate everything but boys! Take Jeff, for instance. Sometimes I think he really likes me, and then he goes nuts over that stuck-up Sue-Ann, who chases him like mad. And I'm not the only one with boy trouble—my friends are in the same boat.That's why I started the WE HATE EVERYTHING BUT BOYS club. I made each of the members swear to do anything to find out who her true love really likes. Of course, I had no idea how much trouble that would cause. Me and my big ideas!

    When Carrie quarrels with her best friend, the Care Bears help her find the magic words that will mend the friendship.

    The adventures and misadventures of two young boys, Tramp and Silver, as they become involved with haunted houses, eccentric ladies, spiders, meat-eating plants, and secret tunnels.

    Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know.The new, dynamic True Books design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format-- a readable and attractive typeface-- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographsThe True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact.True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations-- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists-- FTP sites to download fun and useful softwareBegun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators.

    

    Advanced readers will join Dorothy, Toto, and her friends from Oz on an unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road in this Level 4 reader. The Wizard of Oz will now join classics like The Secret Garden and Alice in Wonderland in the Penguin Young Readers program!

    Add a touch of idealism and an unhealthy bent toward paranoia, and Lenny becomes the ideal victim of Chicago urbanism in the 1980s. In the course of one week in the spring, Lenny is expelled from school, beaten up by narcotics agents, exposed to the realities of lesbianism and sexual abuse, and made to realize the full effect of parental distraction and unconcern. His reaction to crisis is adolescent and immature, but realistic in execution, pointing up in graphic detail the inability of parents, schools, counselors, and the law to understand and deal constructively with youth who do not conform to society's standards of behavior.

    Describes in verse the many kinds of homes--holes for worms, swamps for crocodiles, or a cat for fleas.

    

    Emily believes her name belongs to her alone, but on the first day of school she discovers she is not the only Emily in the world.

    Orchid's jealousy of Sunny Sunflower is exacerbated by Nastina, and only the combined love of all the garden inhabitants is able to put things right.

    Aunt Pen knows nothing at all about boys. But one stormy night a dragon comes down the chimney and life in Aunt Pen's house suddenly becomes very different....

    A bear who wishes to be the best-dressed bear at a dance receives help from all the animal clerks in the store.

    The acclaimed Judge Benjamin series continues as he and his family visit Great Granpa on his farm, where a new puppy is adopted.

    One day at dusk she becomes aware of a procession of cats leaving the Braille Wood, not in tens, not in hundreds, but in thousands; at the same time, Digby, the toll house keeper, mutters that the Enemy - the hagwitch - has begun to send out warnings again. The story develops into a battle between Ellie and the hagwitch where Ellie finds herself fighting for the eventual safety of the whole community. Helen Cresswell's powerfully imaginative story is accompanied by Jonathan Heap's atmospheric and detailed illustrations to produce a satisfying whole.

    . . with a very strong smell!When the woodchucks next door move out of their burrow, Sister and Brother Bear can’t wait to meet their new neighbors. That is, until they find out that they’re going to be living next door to the stinkiest animal there is—a skunk! Although the kids are put off by Mr. Skunk’s powerful smell, Mama Bear insists they be kind to their white-striped new pal. As they help him fix up the old woodchuck burrow, Sister and Brother Bear learn that skunks are no different from anybody else. And they might even find that there are advantages to having a skunk on their side.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

    Dana receives a sled for Christmas and the entire family enjoys a day outdoors in the snow.