Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only a few books and she has read them all. One morning, Ana wakes up to the clip-clop of hooves, and there before her, is the most wonderful sight: a traveling library resting on the backs of two burros—all the books a little girl could dream of, with enough stories to encour…
When the children go back to school, the animals on the farm are bored, so they go into the library in town trying to find something to do.
A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home. A gentle tale of three baby owls reassures young children that Mummy will always come home. Three baby owls, Sarah, Percy and Bill, wake up one night in their hole in a tree to find that their mother has gone. So they sit on a branch and wait... Darkness gathers and the owls grow anxious, wondering when …
Just what does an author do? How about an illustrator? And who can do these interesting jobs? Find the answers to these questions and more in this book all about the people who create the books you read!
These books show youngsters how some of the most familiar manufactured goods are produced. Each title explores all aspects of production. Ages 6-9 years.
Sturdy board books filled with photographs of children and bright, bold images of animals and objects. The beginning vocabulary makes it easy for children to read along and name the things they recognize in the pictures. Crisp photographs portray a multicultural view of the world.
Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she's a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal--to fly--Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when her contraption doesn't fl y but rather hovers for a mo…
Today Franklin wakes up grumpy. His father discovers the reason for Franklin's crankiness--Otter has moved away and nothing seems right without her. Comforted by a hug from Dad, Franklin cheers up and makes a special present to mail to Otter, who is only a letter or phone call away. Full color.
In this brand-new, original story by Norman Bridwell, Clifford saves the day -- and learns a few tricks along the way! Emily Elizabeth is taking Clifford to dog school. His teacher tries to show Clifford how to heel. But the leash is too short and she's swept off her feet. Then she tells clifford to sit. He sits-on top of a passing stranger! Poor Clifford-he just can't get anything right! Bu…
In this engaging lift-the-flap version of The Three Little Pigs, the animals hide as the wolf makes his way to the pigs' houses--and then finally outsmart him! Full-color illustrations.