Gilman's modern adaptation and lively illustrations turn this favorite Jewish tale into a contemporary classic.

    You thought you knew the story of the “The Three Little Pigs”… You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fracture fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of “The Three Little Pigs.”

    And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.

    We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.. Will you come too? For more than twenty-five years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite. Join in the fun!

    A Southern folktale in which kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old witch, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded.

    Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the boarders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.Once again Jan Brett has created a dramatic and beautiful picture book in her distinctive style. She brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.

    A Caldecott Honor Book.

    But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food, and he must think of a way to help them find a warm place to sleep for the night. Percy’s hut is nice and warm, but he discovers that if you invite one animal in you’ll have to invite them all in. With Percy's small hut—they are certainly going to be squashed!

    "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"--which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. The palm tree standing straight and tall on the first page begins to groan and bend under its alphabetical burden. First the coconuts fall off, then ("Chicka chicka... BOOM! BOOM!") all the letters also end up in a big heap underneath.

    No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.

    He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and finds out that the art lessons are full of "rules", he is surprised and dismayed. How the wise art teacher finds a way to give Tommy the freedom to create and stay within the "rules" makes a wonderfully perceptive picture book about growing up and keeping one's individuality.Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including the Caldecott Honor Book Strega Nona. Fans of all ages will be pleased to hear that The Art Lesson is, in fact, based on the artist's own experiences growing up, and offers a welcome glimpse into his past. This bright picture book is as covered with drawings as the walls of Tommy's parents' and grandparents' houses, and sends an inspirational message to budding artists and individualists. Break out the crayons!

    This retelling of the classic fairy tale will appeal to children because of its mystery, suspense, and romance, and to adults because of its exploration of the duality in human nature.

    Dad thinks he has received all his presents, but Grandma stands up and gives him the best one of all: she reads aloud the stories that Anna has taught her.

    Green's class. In his nightmare, Mrs. Green is a monster with a tail and smoke coming out of her nostrils. He is so happy when he awakes to see the real Mrs. Green that he gives her a hug.

    She makes pirate pigs, princess pigs, striped pigs, and plaid pigs and sells them for ten cents each. Full color.

    Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. Full-color illustrations.

    One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. But what happens when they splash in the colors, mixing the red and blue? Or dance in the blue and yellow? This playful introduction to colors will appeal to any budding artist or curious preschooler.

    Whether he wants to push the cart, pick the best apples, or get his sister out of the candy aisle, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach kids about being on their best behavior!

    Full color.

    And that lost mitten stretches and stretches -- and stretches -- to provide shelter for many woodland creatures. A Ukrainian folk tale.

    Bath-time, feeding, and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior.

    But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.

    Soon the baby grows a little and can walk and talk. Then, one day, the baby is all grown up and has a baby of her own. Suddenly there are giants in the house again, and she realizes, "One of the giants is...ME!" Martin Waddell and Penny Dale trace the cycle of family life as it goes from one generation to the next in this warm picture book.

    Children will enjoy spotting this winsome, elusive puss in King's beautifully crafted paintings, which evoke the many pleasures of a country cat's world.--Kirkus Reviews. Full-color illustrations.

    "Sleep Sound in Jesus" is now in a revised edition and ready to please a new generation of babies and their parents. Baby/Preschool.

    Written and illustrated by award-winning children's author P.K. Hallinan.

    29 three-color illustrations.

    Full-color illustrations.

    A story of magic and wonder inspired by a Chinese folk tale.  Full-colour throughoutNib, a young orphan, has but one wish- to paint pictures so real people will think they are alive.  One night Nib rescues an old man from a gang of thugs, and receives his wish as a reward for his bravery.  But Nib's dream is nearly his downfall, as a greedy king tries to take advantage of the boy's gift.  Nib finally triumphs, but only after he has learned a valuable lesson.

    A little lump of clay that badly wants to be "something" finally gets its wish.

    At various points in the text the reader is asked to quess what happens next.

    Patrick for chasing the other giants out of Ireland, McKeon throws church bells into the sea, until St. Patrick tells him God will come on the Thursday boat.

    Start eating your way through this alphabet book. Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert's lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly appealing and accessible book for parents and children to devour. At the end of the book, Ehlert provides a detailed glossary that includes pronunciation, botanical information, the origin and history of the particular plant and occasional mythological references, with a small watercolor picture to remind the reader of what the plant looks like.

    Harry the rabbit is adamant about not eating carrots until he goes to Aunt Prue's house for dinner.

    

    

    Die-cut holes on each page give readers an enticing glimpse of pictures on the next page as well as those on the preceding page. Full color.

    A biography of the two brothers who built and flew the first powered airplane in 1903.

    The ocean cannot bear Jesse's departure after her first glorious vacation at the seashore and decides to mail itself to her house in a large crate, making life nearly impossible for her water-logged neighbors.

    Julian, a high spirited farm dog, makes life very uncomfortable for the house cat, Victoria, until he helps save her lost kitten.

    A humorous rendition of George Washington's life, which includes both famous and little-known anecdotes.

    But for the rest of the family, Daddy's whiskers are a joy and useful too.

    Features colorful stills from the 1939 motion picture.

    Choices appear throughout the book so children can participate in the storytelling. And bright, colorful pictures illustrates Hippo's Adventure at the beach. All together, it's rewarding reading that's guaranteed to give kids the giggles.

    

    

    A collection of prayer-poems to God, with related Bible verses, under such titles as "Watch me, God! Watch me!" and "Bad Mood".

    A young boy faces the world alone until his journeys with a magical donkey bring him self-confidence, personal strength, and a new understanding of love.

    When a Rotten Robber kidnaps Beatrice and tries to steal the 'glittering goodies', he finds he has more than met his match. Princess Beatrice outsmarts the Rotten Robber and has him trussed up like a turkey before you can say 'ten tiaras'. As punishment for kidnapping Princess Beatrice, the robber is given an enormous tin of polish and is made cleaner and polisher of the royal treasures.

    In this retelling of an English folk tale for beginning readers, a foolish and lazy young man wins the hand of the silent princess by making her laugh.

    Shows cats and kittens with shoji screens, handwoven baskets, tatami mats, and lacquerware.

    

    The ghost of -Mommy past- haunts the girl with her extreme good manners and prim demeanor... until Grandma makes a visit and banishes those ideas of perfection. Funny and playful, this book will be a favorite with kids who love to laugh.

    Tabby Max, a pampered cat, asks his cousin Sophie, a witch's cat, to turn him into a tiger, but he soon discovers there are disadvantages to being a tiger.

    A hunter, rescued by the very deer he persued, opens his heart to the bond that all living creatures share with one another and resolves to protect all forest creatures.

    Neither avalanche, nor Indians, nor flooding river can keep a daring young stage coach driver from delivering Senator McCorkle to the train station on time.

    In turn, the Prince has a spell cast upon him from which only Dove Isabeau's love can save him. Watercolor illustrations.

    

    

    With Rules for Young Friends, Gregg and Josh help children learn to deal effectively with their playmates. Use this kit to establish proper boundaries and explain proper attitudes for young hosts and their guests.

    A shared dream carries family members out of their drab life into a finer world of music and travel, a dream later fulfilled by the youngest daughter when she becomes a parent herself.

    By answering such questions as: What was the world like when the dinosaur lived? And How were smaller dinosaurs able to attack bigger ones? This books recreates the exciting prehistoric world of dinosaurs in the question-and-answer format children love.

    In this free retelling of an old Scottish ballad, Jan, who is convinced her friend Tam is not dead but has only disappeared, follows the advice of a wise old woman and with the help of a red cloak releases him from capture by elves.

    With the help of his friends, a kind straw scarecrow is able to prove he is scarier than Toho the Terrible.

    Teaches words and concepts

    

    Because Mother does not like dogs, Sam and Abigail must take Benton with them everywhere, including trying to sneak him into the movies, the library, and the swimming pool.

    Full-color illustrations.

    How the world was made : from the Cherokee tribe of North American Indians The creation of the world : from the Vikings How Pangu created the world : from China Bumba creates the world : from a Bantu tribe of the Congo River in Africa The birth of the sun : from the Aborigines The creation of bandicoots and people : also from the Aborigines Eurynome and the universal egg : from the ancient Greeks In the beginning : from the Jews How earth and sky were created : from India The formation of the universe : from the Aztecs of ancient Mexico The birth of the plants : another myth from the Aztecs The birth of the sun and the moon : also from the Aztecs Rangi and Papa : from the Maoris How people were created from an egg : from India.

    Now Bruce Whatley offers a fresh interpretation of this classic for the whole family to enjoy. Through his lush paintings, we join a little girl's country ramble and share her appreciation of the beauty around her: A flower, the wind, a mountain view, all gives her reasons to pause and praise—and inspire us to do the same.

    A biography of the Mexican president who during his tenure in office separated church and state, established religious tolerance, and made the land distribution system more equitable.

    A little girl, convinced her Russian grandmother is magical, sneaks into her large bag one evening to find out where Baba goes every Monday night.

    She straightens the branches and rakes the stars from the sky. “The visual effect is pleasing and the lesson of laissez-faire is clear.”-Publishers Weekly

    William and Grandpa enjoy doing the things Grandpa did when he was a little boy, such as trying to jump on their shadows, watching the stars from the roof of the house, and drinking hot chocolate.

    A baby night owl stays awake to see what the daytime is like and has a discussion with a squirrel about whether day is better than night.