Through brilliant, textured cut paper collages, the story follows the progress of a mother and daughter in their backyard as they plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings and nurture their growth into flowers. Bold, spare text and dazzling illustrations will inspire readers to take a closer look at the natural world and maybe even start a garden of their own.

    An exuberant pig proclaims "I like me!" She likes the way she looks, and all her activities....When she makes a mistake she picks herself up and tries again." --Booklist"Wonderful in its simplicity, here's a story that will help kids feel good about themselves." -- Boston Globe

    These outrageous rhymes will appeal to reluctant readers, eager readers, silly readers, and the whole family together!

    He tries to remember his mother's shopping list, but forgets where he's going! 31 full-color illustrations.

    Pippo the toy monkey gets washed in the washing machine after playing in the mud with Tom.

    She wanted to play in the snow. But before Lulu knew it, she was swept up by two cherubs and taken on a flying tour of the museum where she and her new friends roll in the snow, splash in the sea, growl at a tiger and even feed a king’s horse.

    Animals, trains, boats, ghosts, rain, wind, and dreams are featured in a collection of poems.

    The illustrations on the left-hand pages show Kim playing in her own backyard. On the facing pages, we see the places Kim's imagination has carried her. She climbs tall mountains, explores vast arctic regions, and even hitches a ride with Santa Claus. Children will find this joyous fantasy enchanting. Full color.

    Recounts how Maui uses his magical powers to slow the path of the sun across the sky, thus allowing crops more time to grow, fishermen more time to fish, and children more time to play.

    Now the book that introduced the feather-brained fowl is back and just as hilarious as ever. From the flowerpot Minerva uses as a comfy seat to the tricycle she mistakes for a tractor, the daffy details of this clever story are truly memorable. An all-new cover design makes this the perfect introduction for the next generation of Minerva fans.

    Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations.

    Just behind her hovers a greedy dragonfly, and behind the dragonfly waits a famished frog. . . . And so the story goes, with each hungry creature too intent on its dinner to be aware of the danger stalking it from behind.

    This cumulative tale by Margaret Mahy has all the excitement of a real parade! What happens when the King rides by? Vibrant illustrations by Betina Ogden help to tell the tale.

    Surely enough, the eggs soon hatch, and out come three baby dinosaurs! Alfred and Mary don't care in the least that they now have such unusual children, but soon the playful dinosaurs begin growing. They outgrow the house -- then they outgrow the entire town. It's time for the Watkins family to move -- but where on earth can they go?Francis Mosley has woven a tale with a very subtle message that is clearly understood by young children -- and perceptive parents, too. But while the message creeps home, relax and have fun with the story.

    An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Full color.

    But soon the answer--the tap-tap of raindrops--is revealed. "A charming book".--Children's Book Review Service. Full color throughout.