A fox is born on a spring day, and the passing days turn to passive seasons until the young fox becomes confident and independent. Evocative language and textured, richly colored illustrations are used in this triumphant story.
Fox
Baby animals are shown here in transport! Rich language and expressive illustrations give an engaging and informative look at how animals move. Some animals stand up right away while others need time to grow — just like young humans.
Babies on the Go
Close-up photographs introduce animal babies who live in rain forests, from a jaguar cub to a young sloth, with lots in between. With a turn of the sturdy page, baby and mama appear together.
Animal Babies in Rain Forests
Count the animals on their way to the zoo! From one elephant to ten birds, colorful creatures are presented in Carle’s signature style as they board the train.
1, 2, 3 to the Zoo
The capable canine kindergarten teacher leads her class (also animals) on a field trip around the community to meet its helpers. The rhyming text and crisp illustrations make this a delightful book for young children. Readers can also search for hidden shapes found during this well chaperoned tour.
Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten
This wordless book tells the story of a boy and his dog trying to catch a frog. As they head home empty-handed, they are surprised to find that the frog followed them home!
A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog
Un conejito cumple un año y celebra con un pastel/torta, una vela y su familia. El libro contiene ilustraciones brillantes que se enfocan en lo básico sobre un cumpleaños para un niño de un año, dejando espacio para una foto y otras notas para recordar la fecha. (La editorial también tiene libros comparables para niños de 2, 3 y 4 años.) Saltitos the rabbit celebrates his first birthday with a cake, a birthday wish, and singing.
Feliz Cumpleanos, Tengo Un Ano
A lovable Rottweiler named Carl has everthing under control while Mom steps out on an errand. Or does he?
Good Dog Carl
The biblical rainy-day tale comes to life through delicate, detail-packed illustrations in this wordless picture book.
Noah’s Ark
Three short stories present three adventures shared by Rafi and Rosi, young tree frogs who live in Puerto Rico. Rosi knows that her older brother is magic; not only can he find things in the sand, he can also make the sea shine! But it is Rosi’s magic that finds Rafi’s lost pet hermit crab. Cheery, colorful illustrations enhance the humor of this engaging duo.
Rafi and Rosi
Animals teach a hunter the wisdom of life and charity in this beautifully illustrated picture book.
The Hunter and the Animals
When a bird flies into an exhibit of dinosaurs, the museum walls and the bones begin to change to prehistoric times. The amazing fantasy comes full circle to a satisfying conclusion.
Time Flies
The Happy Lion was quite unhappy because, unlike the other animals in the zoo, he was alone. That is, until he met the Beautiful Lioness from a small circus who comes to share the Maison du Lion with him. The once again Happy Lion roars loudly to make the humans understand that he does not want to lose his new companion. Sketchy, childlike line drawings are appealing and expressive.
The Happy Lion Roars
The well-loved stuffed bear is back for another nighttime adventure, this time in search of the perfect present for Lisa’s birthday. The small bear finds himself lost but in good hands at Mr. Gonzales’ newsstand until Lisa finds him the next morning. In this new story by the original author’s art director, both the text and illustrations convey the gentle warmth and verve of Don Freeman’s original Corduroy stories.
Corduroy Lost and Found
Anatole’s position as First Vice-President in Charge of Cheese-Tasting is endangered when Monsieur Duval’s cat, Charlemagne, begins coming into the cheese factory, interfering with Anatole’s cheese taste and confidence. However, Anatole’s bravery and ingenuity save the day and his job - and he even invents a new cheese recipe along the way! Anatole the mouse is as marvelous in this sequel as in the first book.
Anatole and the Cat
Anatole, a mouse who lives with his wife and children near Paris, earned his position in Monsieur Duval’s factory as its First Vice-President in Charge of Cheese-Tasting by his astute judgment and clear ratings. Anatole’s work is most appreciated by Duval even though his identity remains secret. Readers will appreciate the gentle humor and practical wisdom of this lighthearted tale.
Anatole
Short poems and translucent watercolors capture the sights, the cold, and the fun of winter. A squirrel, however, “scolds and scolds/this mean white stuff/that stole his snack/and chills his toes.”
Winter Friends
Rosie, a hen, takes a walk — oblivious to the fox that is following her. Rosie unwittingly leads the hungry fox from one disaster to the next until she returns safely home. The simple text notes only Rosie’s trip around the farm, making the strong line and bright colors of the illustration all the more striking and very funny.
Rosie’s Walk
What can you do with a box? Join a small elephant as he explores the possibilities and finally settles on a book box. Instructions for making your own book box are included.
My Book Box
A loving mother asks animals from a water buffalo to a lizard to “hush” so her baby can sleep. Once the noises stop, the mother herself sleeps — and the baby is now awake! Textured illustrations evoke the Thai setting and convey the understated humor of this unique bedtime book.
Hush! A Thai Lullaby
Stylized illustrations and rhyming text take readers on a counting journey led by three Masai children through their richly diverse east African country. Along the way, they count the animals (in English and Swahili) that live in the grasslands. Additional information and a map are included.
We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
Chuck gets in his truck only to be joined by a duck named Luck, dogs Nip and Tuck, and other animals! Soon a rollicking good adventure begins in a predictable rhyming pattern, with textured, colorful illustrations.
Chuck’s Truck
Spanish words add flavor to these appealing folktales, cuentos favoritos, carefully illustrated to reflect their Latin American roots. Readers young and old will recognize Juan Bobo’s foolishness, and delight in the sound of the language in the tale of Little Half Chick. Like all folktales, these are ideal for sharing aloud.
Señor Cat’s Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America
Animals move in different ways. They swing, dive, and dance across the pages and through the book, propelled by highly textured collages on open pages. Typeface and illustration combine to present a look at animal locomotion on land and in water. Additional information about the animals is included.