Zelinsky, broke onto the scene back in 1990, it created a sensation with its clever characters, sly subplots, luscious colors, and the incomparable flair of its moving parts. Almost a million young readers have enjoyed the wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, and people who go bumpety-bump. Today it remains as fresh and engaging as when it was first published.

    Over 100 5-star reviewers agree: "A wonderful book with a wonderful message: be yourself!""If you buy one book for sheer fun, there's no question it should be this one." —San Diego Union TribuneTired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.This picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home—both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with Edward the Emu.

    The children and turkeys giggle and gobble, and everything is gravy. As the trip comes to an end, the children leave the farm with full hearts -- and bulging bellies -- reminding people and poultry alike that there is much to be thankful for.

    A child (with the help of artful pull-out pages) explains the extraordinary features of his blue balloon.

    Annabella feels like a proper little lady in her fancy clothes but finds them a bit inconvenient when she goes out and gets embroiled in messy fun.

    Beautifully illustrated book of music and words to 26 game songs and lullabies of African-American heritage.

    With all the vitality of a jump-rope rhyme, the whole community pours in with remedies for Rachel's blister, and all romp across the page in lively illustrations.

    A fisherman's son on the coast of Japan fears for his father's safety on the water in the face of a storm and finds reassurance in the natural world around him.

    Jeremy's ultimate decision about his future will bring as much surprise and delight to readers as it does to his family. This gender-fair story is a must for every book collection.

    

    Katy knows that books are for reading, but her baby brother Alex thinks they are for eating.

    These delightful books convey all the joy and significance of the holidays.

    A cumulative tale in which various neighbors try to rescue Janey's kite from a tree until she has to rescue both the kite and them.

    On board pages with die cuts to reveal the animals.

    Stan's reliable farm tractor Duncan comes in handy when the ducks' pond freezes over and they cannot get to the water.

    

    A fresh, funny reworking of the familiar 'nighttime anxieties overcome' theme.--Publishers Weekly. Full color.

    A toddler has an exciting adventure in the park with his mother.

    Two ghosts learn that cooperation can be better than winning or losing.

    18 different curriculum units have been created, including Classics; Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets; Transportation; and Tall and Funny Tales--all designed to instill a love of learning and a fondness for good books.

    First she asks Mrs. Cat. When Mrs. Cat tells her she is not her mother, Baby Chick goes on to ask other animals until she is finally reunited with her mother, Mrs. Hen. Full-color illustrations.

    in full color. Brer Fox makes a boy out of tar, so when Brer Rabbit shakes hands, he'll get stuck. "About fifty sentences, with one or two per gracefully color-cartooned page, this tale is reduced to the most basic motifs, but it does respect the ones it keeps. It will be a book to hand to kids who clamor for a version they can read for themselves."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.  From the Trade Paperback edition.

    Text, flaps, and movable illustrations present a variety of sea creatures, including the jellyfish, sea horse, and octopus.

    Firth's pen-and-ink drawings, washed with color, create bold vistas on the double-page spreads, reflecting the buoyant, active rhymes."--ALA "Booklist." Full color.

    He is thrilled to be cast in the important role of the King, but when the curtain goes up, he is paralyzed by stage fright. Can Edwin break the evil spell?

    When the Magic Chicken attempts revenge on his colleagues in spellmaking, the Wizard and the Fairy, he finds his own magic getting out of control.