The dull, dreary lives of Kate and Tom are interrupted by their mysterious Uncle Herbert who sends them on an adventure aboard a magical steam train, the Silver Arrow. They cheerfully assume the tasks of conductor, fireman and engineer while boarding animal passengers who can talk to them and each other. As the story unfolds, Kate realizes all of the animals are really from endangered species and ...

THE HILARIOUS ADVENTURES OF TWO CONFUSED CANINES Down Girl and Sit are two dogs who are "smarter than squirrels." They know how to protect their masters from all the things that can go wrong in the neighborhood: they bark at paperboys and guard the garbage cans, and keep mischievous squirrels at bay. But when Here Kitty Kitty moves in next door, their daily routines are turned topsy-turvy. Filled ...

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.

The animals in the clearing were content until the Terrible Things came, capturing all creatures with feathers. Little Rabbit wondered what was wrong with feathers, but his fellow animals silenced him. "Just mind your own business, Little Rabbit. We don't want them to get mad at us." A recommended text in Holocaust education programs across the United States, this unique introduction to the Holo ...

The animals in the clearing were content until the Terrible Things came, capturing all creatures with feathers. Little Rabbit wondered what was wrong with feathers, but his fellow animals silenced him. "Just mind your own business, Little Rabbit. We don't want them to get mad at us." A recommended text in Holocaust education programs across the United States, this unique introduction to the Holo ...

"Large format makes for great audience participation material, and the line-and-watercolor illustrations are disaster humor at its finest".--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

The simple, life-affirming story told in rhyme shares a father-bear's barely-contained joy at the 'secret' of his new cubs. Tiptoe Joe introduces simple onomatopoeia and includes new discoveries to be made on second and third readings, including a color-coded map of the journey he makes to gather his friends. Perfect for very young readers and listeners, from 2 to 5.

"Ugly works for these critters. From unusual body forms to freakish special feathers, these animals are designed to thrive in certain situations. Still, ""ugly"" is an accurate description. Young nature lovers will enjoy the simple exploration of some truly bizarre-looking animals."

A tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised in a welcoming colony of animals, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or his mysterious origins.The rule of the good King Brushen and Queen Spindle is threatened by an evil plot from within the court. When a murder is committed, the isle is thrown into turmoil. Behind the scenes, ruthless animals ar ...

Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. One warm, sunny morning--for no particular reason--they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? "Funny . . . just right for the very young".--The New Yorker. An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book. Library of Congress Books for Children. Full color.

The farmer was very fond of his old brown hat. But then the wind came and blew the hat away. As fast as the farmer ran, the wind carried the hat even faster. Would the farmer ever find it? Four-color illustrations.

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 ...

There has never been a more bucolic farm than Wise Acres. There the sun always shines, the sky is always blue, and the breezes are always gentle. The inhabitants of the barnyard -- an assortment of busy, caring, and totally off-the-wall farm animals -- pass their days peacefully in song, dance, and storytelling. That is, until something goes wrong. Then the animals cannot resist rushing in to help ...

Wombat wants Weasel and Woodchuck to wander the world with her, but they are overwhelmed with worries. What if they walk into a swarm of waiting wasps? The popular author-artist duo team up again to deliver a wildly silly alliterative tale. Full color.