A hungry bear finds himself in the big city...or does he? Text with just enough figurative language for early listeners, and active, painterly pictures complement each other beautifully. A humorous surprise ending provokes thought about narrator's voice, truthfulness and perspective—and compels you to "Read it again!"...and again.

When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog burrow, it creates quite a fuss! A creative book about discovering new things, with a message about sharing, bullying, forgiveness, and second chances.

The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.

From the popular creators of "The Gruffalo" and "Room on the Broom" comes a fun-filled read-aloud which reminds readers that having a giant-sized heart is even more rewarding than being giantly spiffy. Full color.

It was said of Diva: "…if anything ever happened, no matter how big or small, Diva would yelp and run away. Diva was very good at her job." And of Flea: "A great flaneur (someone who roams the streets to see what there is to see) has seen everything, but still looks for more, because there is always more to discover. Flea was a really great flaneur." So, when the two crossed paths, there was ...

Jealousy breaks out in the henhouse when peacock arrives. Farm business picks up as peacock entertains passersby, but the hens have had it. So, when a confrontation ends in a role-switch, everyone learns the disappointment of being something other than they should be, and the peace when living as they are designed. An accessible truth told with bright color and humor.

Jealousy breaks out in the henhouse when peacock arrives. Farm business picks up as peacock entertains passersby, but the hens have had it. So, when a confrontation ends in a role-switch, everyone learns the disappointment of being something other than they should be, and the peace when living as they are designed. An accessible truth told with bright color and humor.

This layered story will impact different ages differently. The storyline conveys the gruffness expected from a pirate and his mates, while a repetitive pattern incorporates rich descriptors of pirate life. But when pirate Boris suffers loss, illustrations convey deep sadness even a tough character can feel, and readers understand the importance comforting companions offer.

Toddlers are totally entranced by trucks, it's true! Tough Trucks delivers lumbering tractor-trailers, dump trucks, tankers, and monster trucks galore--the way kids love them. Rumble down the road with a team of wacky animal truckers in this truck-tastic picture book.

Each page's white background is a clean slate for comic-like, over-simplified illustrations of Elephant and Gerald (his pink pig friend). Elephant can hardly wait for Gerald's surprise — young readers can easily recognize expressions of impatience, anticipation, and frustration. Even an the exaggerated word illustration: GROAN! takes on a life of its own. A celebration of friendship, trust, ...

Beautifully illustrated rhythmic story of a whole family adventuring together outdoors. Littlest ones will love pointing out repeated features in the illustrations, and can even join in with 'Oh no!' Older children will soon be able to recite the whole book--useful for car trips and adapting to your own group adventures!

From the same author and illustrator as the #1 nationally best-selling What Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book to encourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they can hold.

Simple text and appealing animal characters make this enchanting story perfect for this very first reader for beginners. Full color.

Rich watercolor illustrations entice young book lovers to this interactive, lift-the-flap book. There is no gimmick here; each spread presents a simple riddle that describes an animal's home. Rich vocabulary — I weave my secret nest...honeysuckle tree...oval hideaway...I nibble sweet berries and gnaw on hazelnuts—delights and inspires inquiry. The text requires a young nature lover t ...