Colorful collage illustrations and a rhyming text encourage readers to copy the actions of familiar animals such as the wiggle of an alligator, the stomp of an elephant, and the thump of a gorilla.
In 1965, Lennart Nilsson published images from inside the human uterus, the first photographs of prenatal life. The book that was to follow, "A Child is Born", stunned the world - offering an unprecedented glimpse at the unseen world within our bodies, and our own beginnings. Using high-definition ultrasound technique, scanning electron and light ...
"Silly old Fox! Doesn't he know, There's no such thing as a gruffalo? "The Gruffalo" needs little introduction winner of the Smarties Prize, it is a publishing phenomenon, deservedly popular with children and parents alike. This beautiful slip-cased gift edition of the much-loved picture book is sure to delight both existing fans and new readers.
Today I feel silly. Mom says its the heat. I put rouge on the cat and gloves on my feet. Silly, cranky, excited, or sad -- everyone has moods that can change each day. Jamie Lee Curtis's zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's whimsical and original illustrations, helps kids explore, identify, and have fun with their ever-changing ...
Four individuals enter the same park, but each has a different experience there. As the perspective shifts from one character to another, readers will learn about the experiences of the bossy woman, the sad man, the lonely boy, and the young girl. Illustrated with color paintings.
Why did this stranger arrive after a winter storm and what surprises does he bring? Two noted wildlife photographers create this bestselling fantasy tale of animals reacting to a snowman that appears in their woods.
On Sunday a caterpillar hatches from his egg. On Monday he eats an apple. On Tuesday he eats two pears. On Wednesday he eats three plums. The hungry caterpillar eats more and more food for every day of the week. What will happen to the caterpillar after all this eating? Die-cut pages and colorfully textured collage illustrations accompany the ...
Three young trees make their wishes: one to become a ship, another a treasure chest, the third to grow for ever and point to God. This is a play version of the author's picture book of the same name which is a retelling of a traditional folktale.
Once there was a little doll. Her name was Edith. She lived in a nice house and had everything she needed except someone to play with. She was lonely! Then one morning Edith looked into the garden and there stood two bears!
A flight of fancy for readers of all ages, this book explores a whole new world charged with the wild beauty of creatures who do not live by human rules. Theirs is a realm of wonder, joy and enchanted danger. The two artists who created this book, Alan Lee and Brian Froud, have studied faerie history, myths, legends and folklore, and embodied ...
A little cricket has lost his song - he rubs his wings together and nothing happens. He sets off to find his voice and meets all kinds of creatures who make all kinds of noises, but still he can make no sound at all. One day he meets a special friend, another cricket and this time, when he rubs his wings together, he makes 'the most beautiful ...
A companion volume to the previously published "Pajama Time", creating a matching set of good morning and goodnight books. It contains irrepressible language, inimitable illustrations and an irresistible cast of characters.
More than 150 breeds are profiled, arranged in the general groups as specified by the AKC: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Information on each breed's history, vulnerability to specific health problems, and more is included, as is a color photo of each dog.
A beautiful fish with rainbow-colored scales has no friends because he is vain and selfishly refuses to share his scales with the other fish. When an octopus teaches him a lesson about sharing, the rainbow fish learns what it is like to be, and have, a friend. Watercolor paintings with holograph inlays that create the shimmery fish scales ...
The seven original Curious George books bound together in one volume: CURIOUS GEORGE, CURIOUS GEORGE TAKES A JOB, CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE, CURIOUS GEORGE GETS A MEDAL, CURIOUS GEORGE FLIES A KITE, CURIOUS GEORGE LEARNS THE ALPHABET, and CURIOUS GEORGE GOES TO THE HOSPITAL. Also included is an essay about the literary impact of the Curious ...
In this Hollywood history, Vanity Fair magazine writer Dominick Dunne recalls his fortunate childhood, his heroic feats during World War II, and his days working as a stage manager for the Howdy Doody television show--a position which catapulted him into Hollywood's elite social circles. He also reveals the problems of his personal life, ...
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