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Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. So imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo.

Good Night, Gorilla

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Peggy Rathmann - 1994

A must-have board book for all babies.Good night, Gorilla.Good night, Elephant.

It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?Good night, Giraffe.Good night, Hyena. Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.

The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams Bianco - 1922

Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it.Like the Skin Horse, Margery Williams understood how toys—and people—become real through the wisdom and experience of love.

This reissue of a favorite classic, with the original story and illustrations as they first appeared in 1922, will work its magic for all who read it.

The Runaway Bunny

Margaret Wise Brown - 1942

A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in an imaginative and imaginary game of verbal hide-and-seek; children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time.The Runaway Bunny, first published in 1942 and never out of print, has indeed become a classic.

Generations of readers have fallen in love with the gentle magic of its reassuring words and loving pictures.

Scuffy the Tugboat

Gertrude Crampton - 1946

Meant for “bigger things,” Scuffy the Tugboat sets off to explore the world.

But on his daring adventure Scuffy realizes that home is where he’d rather be, sailing in his bathtub. For over 50 years, parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book.

Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book)

Richard Scarry - 1974

Librarian note: older cover of 9780307157850.The station wagon, the tow truck, the garbage truck and the bulldozer.

Every manner of machinery that moves is riotously depicted in this classic favorite. As the pig family head to the beach for a picnic, they encounter every vehicle known, from the forklift to the locomotive, and many vehicles that are not as common, from the pumpkin car to the broom-o-cycle. Each detailed spread provides tremendous opportunity to make up stories and describe situations. Will Officer Flossy catch Dingo? Will Rollo Rabbit catch his runaway steamroller? And with literally hundreds of things to look at, youngsters will spend hours trying to find Goldbug on every page.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Paul Galdone - 1841

This classic story is a favorite with toddlers, who will cheer on the three clever billy goats who outsmart a mean troll.

With plenty of repetition, this adventure is perfect for reading aloud and for joining in, and a satisfying ending provides a reassuring touch.

Angelina Ballerina

Katharine Holabird - 1983

Angelina is so busy dancing that she does nothing else.

Her parents are in despair until they send her to ballet school.

Millions of Cats

Wanda Gág - 1928

Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely.

They decided to get a cat, but when the old man went out searching, he found not one cat, but millions and billions and trillions of cats! Unable to decide which one would be the best pet, he brought them all home. How the old couple came to have just one cat to call their own is a classic tale that has been loved for generations. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this collector's edition—featuring a heavy interior stock, spot gloss and embossing on the cover, and a thread-sewn binding—will bring this beloved tale to a whole new generation of readers.

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

DuBose Heyward - 1939

The country bunny is a lady, and she attains the exalted position of Easter Bunny in spite of her responsibilities as the mother of twenty-one children.

That the story ends with success and a reward is, of course, as every child would wish.Like so many other classic stories for children, this one grew from being told and retold to a child for many years. That is why Mr. Heyward gives credit on the title-page to his eight-year-old daughter, Jenifer.

Strega Nona

Tomie dePaola - 1975

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works..

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.

But Not the Hippopotamus

Sandra Boynton - 1982

A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic.Serious silliness for all ages.

Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Morris Goes to School

Bernard Wiseman - 1970

Morris the Moose can’t read or count, so he decides to go to school.

After a day of ABCs and 123s, Morris is thrilled with all that he has learned.This classic silly Level One I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.For fans of Danny and the Dinosaur, Sammy the Seal, or anyone who loves to read silly stories about animals.