Find out what your cat is "really" saying -- and talk back!What is your cat telling you when he rubs against your leg? What does it mean when he holds his tail straight up? Discover the different kinds of meows and what they mean; find out how to read whiskers, tails, facial expressions -- and much more!Jean Craighead George, award-winning author of over 80 books about nature and animals, demonstrates in words and photos how to communicate with that ever-mysterious, ever-lovable animal -- the cat.Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib.

    The poem first appeared in 1872 in Lewis Carroll’s classic THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS AND WHAT ALICE FOUND THERE, and since then, its mysterious and lyrical lines have delighted readers of all ages. With great wit and imagination, illustrator Joel Stewart offers a singular vision of the world of "Jabberwocky" and all its memorable creatures.

    He prowls and growls and roars. He sleeps for twenty hours out of every twenty-four." Celebrating the unique qualities of baby animals from Africa, this rhyming book features a host of African animals and fun facts about each one. Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this book is filled with cute animal illustrations your children will love! Enjoy with your child today! Scroll up and you can download your copy now. Have fun!

    A biography of the 15th-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.

    In it they swear undying friendship, wage furious battles

    Bravo, Daddy!How does Dad change the rules? Read our humorous, fun story to find out!*** Don't forget to take the Free gift ***  true-or-false games: This Children's book includes wonderful and delightful free gift with suggestions for entertaining true-or-false games for family activities, for developing imagination and improving communication. a template for a Certificate of Excellence: This Children's book also offers as a free gift - a template for a Certificate of Excellence with suggestions for small gestures of communication between family members, for example: a Certificate of Excellence for telling the truth, for being a good friend...a Certificate of Appreciation for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings, the dog, the cat...a Certificate of Apology if I've offended you or hurt your feelings, and more...and more...It's a must for all children and parents, preschool teachers, therapists and coaches. This Children's book gives unique and creative tools for dealing with the issue of truth-telling among young children, a matter that comes up in almost every family. It raises the problem -- How to deal with telling the truth -- and offers a creative, unexpected solution that leaves both children and their parents surprised. Words from the author: As an expert in the development of creative thinking, a coach and a mediator, what I hope my readers will get from this book is the concept of creativity as a state of mind; when they face a problem, they'll put their inventor hats on and invent brilliant ideas and solutions; they'll be surprising and bring about real change. So here is to future successes!This children's book it's a great read for kids at bedtime or any time and going to sleep with a big smile...

    The house of Miss Barbara Wilkinson, where the Mouses make their home, is a nice house and the mousewife is for the most part happy with her lot—and yet she yearns for something more. But what? Her husband, for one, can’t imagine. “I think about cheese,” he advises her. “Why don’t you think about cheese?”Then an odd and exotic new creature, a turtledove, is brought into the house, and the mousewife is fascinated. The mousewife makes friends with the strange dove, who is kept in a cage but who tells her about things no housemouse has ever imagined, blue skies, tumbling clouds, tall trees, and far horizons, the memory of which haunt the dove in his captivity. The dove’s tales fill the mousewife with wonder and drive her to take daring action.Rumer Godden’s lovely fable about the unexpected ways in which dreams can come true is illustrated with beautiful pen-and-ink drawings by William Pène du Bois.

    The Shy Little Kitten, with illustrations by the renowned Gustaf Tenggren.

    "Hope for the Flowers" is an inspiring allegory about the realization of one's true destiny as told through the lives of caterpillars Stripe and Yellow, who struggle to "climb to the top" before understanding that they are meant to fly.

    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.

    Tossed by winds, drenched by water, and scorched by fire, the five sisters search for a mysterious island on the edge of the sea— and acquire their own names, faces and unique personalities along the way. "Mahy's multilayered tale pays loving tribute to the power of story and imagination." — "School Library Journal," starred review

    Their every adventure is filled with the magic of true friendship, whether they're telling ghost stories, searching for a lost button, or eating too many cookies. This captivating audio collection features all four of the Frog and Toad books, read with humor and charm by award-winning author Arnold Lobel.

    An octopus could rest in it, a bird could build a nest in it, a turtle be a guest in it. Or would a horse look best in it? These are samples of the questions and wonderfully silly, laugh-provoking answers in a game played by a little girl and boy dressed up i their parents clothes. On every page of this whimsically playful book, there are enchanting watercolor illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Inspired by the infectiously funny pictures and text, children will soon begin to make rhymes of their own about everyday things. Richly imaginative and wholly in tune with children's high spirits and sense of play, What can you do with a show?, now issued in a new edition with full-color paintings, will be welcomed by young and old. It is a treasure.

    The little boy was called Hansel, and the little girl's name was Gretel.So begins this classic Grimm tale of two innocent children, abandoned in the forest by their cruel mother, who happen upon the enchanting gingerbread house of a wicked witch. Hansel's cunning and little Gretel's courage foil the witch's evil plan to fatten them up and eat them, and in the best fairy tale tradition, they and their loving father live happily ever after.

    But what were these people—and other famous musicians—really like? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they spend their time? And—possibly most interesting of all—what did their neighbors think?Discover the fascinating and often humorous stories of twenty famous musicians—people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments, and lifestyles, from various countries and historical periods. Beginning with Vivaldi and ending with Woodie Guthrie, Lives of the Musicians brings musical history to life!