One morning Hen wakes up and finds a gigantic egg in her nest. Whose ege can it be? Here's a hint, Hen--it "doesn't belong to that wily Fox!

Wilbur, a lovable pig, is rescued from a cruel fate by a beautiful and intelligent spider named Charlotte. "Told with delicacy, humor, and wisdom . . . a perfect blending of fantasy and complete realism".--"Booklist". Newbery Honor Book; ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970.

When Little Duck tries every other animal's ways of preparing for a party, the results are hilarious but not too much for the caring Farmer to handle. Humor and and delightful ending make this one worth more than one read.

Every page's sing-song rhyme introduces a new farm animal and its sound—"Ducks, come back!" Quack. Quack. Quack.—followed by the repeated phrase, "Down on the the farm, DOWN ON THE FARM." While jaunty words make this a fun farm primer, colorful illustrations fill in storyline details—the silliness of a goat kid stuck in a shoe who needs an assist from his farm friends. A visua ...

Duck takes full advantage of Farmer Brown's absence, mischievously rewriting detailed instructions for his stand-in. Doreen Cronin's animal illustrations embody human traits any young reader would recognize -- contentedness (what newly-washed pig wouldn't enjoy a warm blanket?), laughter (what cow wouldn't enjoy The Sound of "Moo-sic?"), and more. Giggles sure to be enjoyed in this board book form ...

Duck takes full advantage of Farmer Brown's absence, mischievously rewriting detailed instructions for his stand-in. Doreen Cronin's animal illustrations embody human traits any young reader would recognize -- contentedness (what newly-washed pig wouldn't enjoy a warm blanket?), laughter (what cow wouldn't enjoy The Sound of "Moo-sic?"), and more. Giggles sure to be enjoyed in this hardcover forma ...

While the story gently follows a pet duck through growth and friendship, the book's strength lies in interesting, descriptive details, both in text and in the charming photographs. Each page includes an action, moving the simple storyline quickly to its winsome conclusion.

Cows give us milk, for ice cream and cheese. But my dog gives me kisses, and tail wags ... and fleas. Welcome to the barnyard! Eighteen rollicking poems explore the lives of farm animals. From a limerick about a rooster in love with a duck to an ode to the lazy life of a cow, these comically illustrated rhymes take a humorous look at our squealing and squawking animal friends

Lawrence's beautifully illustrated, exuberant little chick leaps from the page into your living room, ready for adventure. While a rhyming, rhythmic roll accompanies familiar animal sounds to entice the very youngest listeners—even the baby who can't sit still long—humor and repetition engage older toddlers and preschoolers. It's easy for this rhyme to become part of daily life toget ...

When Dog wakes up early, in the middle of the night, he launches all the other farm animals in a worried search for the missing sun.