The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of two-time Caldecott winner Barbara Cooney's best-loved book, the illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney's exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.

    The zoo send a series of unsuitable pets, revealed behind flaps in the form of crates and packing cases. These animals are all sent back for different reasons, except the last one, which is perfect!Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever! And with an updated look, this children's classic is sure to delight a new generation of readers!

    A zookeeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, whose turn it is to die, and of their keepers, who weep and pray that World War II will end so their beloved elephants might be saved.

    Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.

    After their home is destroyed by a fire, Rosa, her mother and grandmother save their coins to buy a really comfortable chair for all to enjoy.

    The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite, and this board book edition is a great stocking stuffer.A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky.From author-illustrator Bruce Degen, Jamberry is perfect for sharing. "With delightful, rich illustrations and zany wordplay, Jamberry is a must have book for any family with young children," according to Children's Books Guide.HatberryShoeberryIn my canoeberryUnder the bridgeAnd over the damLooking for berries...Berries for jam!

    Here is the classic story of Rapunzel, the lovely girl who is raised by a witch and locked up in a tall tower before being rescued by a handsome prince.

    De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.Since he's a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat "dangerous" animals--that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that's killing him. How can the kindhearted De Sotos turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn't give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Sotos will find a way.

    Come along as they explore their neighborhood, splash through puddles, see where the animals hide, and make footprints in the mud. From the first small drops of rain to the clear blue sky of a bright new morning, "Peter Spier's Rain" will delight parents and children again and again.

    Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.

    Outside, the dark is getting darker," and here and there around the city ninety-two men and thirteen women are getting dressed to go to work. First they bathe and put on their underwear. Then they don special black-and-white apparel. Then when the one hundred and five people are completely ready, each takes a musical instrument and travels to midtown. There, at 8:30 tonight, they will work together: playing.In these pages Karla Kuskin and Marc Simont combine their talents to give us a delightful and unusual inside view of one way an orchestra prepares.Nominee, 1983 American Book AwardNotable Children's Books of 1983 (ALA)1983 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)Outstanding Children's Books of 1982 (NYT)A Reading Rainbow Selection1983 Teachers' Choices (NCTE)Children's Books of 1982 (Library of Congress)

    30 full-color illustrations.

    But something about them doesn't feel quite right. Whatever could it be? He's got them on the wrong feet!

    His anger creates a thunderstorm, a hurricane, a universe-quake! But the storm finally calms, and so does Arthur -- who makes a surprising discovery as he falls asleep.

    And together they plan their trip to North Carolina in Aunt Martha's brand-new car. This is to be a very special outing-with no one to hurry them along, the two travelers can do exactly as they please.

    A young robin eats until he gets so fat he cannot keep up with the southbound flock, gets lost, and is nearly eaten by a wolf.

    From that day onwards, Felix dreamt of hamsters on toast and hamsters in tomato sauce. But Mustapha Biscuit was ready to foil his plans.

    After helping out around the theater, Robin and Sweetums realize that they are good at fixing things, and they take on the motto, "No job too big or too small." Meanwhile, Kermit has trouble with the big finale, a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk starring that night's guest star, a bouncing armadillo named Andy.

    The Empress of Zurm and others receive invitations to a battle from Zormla and his select squad of one-eyed teddy bears.

    Mole comes to stay with the little possums while their parents go to a party.

    

    The members of the possum family enjoy a busy life in their home in a hollow tree stump.

    Sure, the brown mittens are warmer, but the red mitts make better snowballs. And the red boots aren't just for rain; they take bigger steps in any weather. And, yes, a red cup does make a difference... juice just doesn't taste as good in a green one. No doubt about it, red is best.Red is Best is the story of one toddler's obstinate color preference, an easily read aloud tale illustrated with simple child centered drawings and each page punctuated by red.

    Toby was delighted with her, but his neighbors were afraid for their children. Full-color illustrations.

    and Mrs. Vinegar find a fortune, but soon trade it away until they are left with nothing.

    Pepper possum wakes up grumpy one morning because he has lost his favorite hat.

    

    Cap'n Joshua becomes very secretive at Christmas time and the ship's crew is consumed with curiosity to find out why.

    Discusses some of the good and bad aspects of television and points out safety factors to observe while watching television, how to choose a suitable program, and how to adopt a critical approach to commercials.

    When a kindly old woman is richly rewarded for nursing a wounded sparrow back to health, a greedy neighbor attempts to emulate the old woman and brings trouble upon herself and her family.

    The Superkids help rock star, Huckleberry Jam, locate his missing dog.

    Illustrated by Tony Chen.

    Charlie, a gigantic crocodile with an insatiable appetite, enjoys being the center of the world's attention until falling teeth put an end to his voracious career.

    With bright and bold illustrations from the creator of Spot the lovable puppy, these four lift-the-flap books are perfect for young children. Full color.

    It is a history Book, a story Book, a lesson Book, a song Book. And because it is God's Book, the Bible is completely true.In What Is the Bible? children will learn how God made the Bible, and just what makes it so special.

    

    

    Three brothers living in the Caucasus Mountains discover the true meaning of their father's claim that there is a treasure buried in his garden.

    A little boy describes his feelings and experiences when he gets sick with a sore throat.

    Morrow gives John too much money in change, John considers buying a bag of peppermint sticks instead of returning the money to the store.

    A reclusive fisherman's neighbors try to persuade him not to harm the rare birds that have nested in his boat.