Synopsis: Introduces the numbers two, three, and four by enumerating the ways in which they occur in everyday life, from your two eyes and two arms to the four seasons of the year.

Synopsis: Lyle, the crocodile, becomes jealous during the preparations for Joshua's birthday party.

Synopsis: Introduces different types of trucks and describes the cargo they carry.

Synopsis: Overview: A thoroughly modern, thoroughly charming retelling of the old favorite. Witty and direct both Granny and child are swallowed, then rescued intact by the hunter who kills the wolf. A perfect union of words, story, and illustration.

Synopsis: It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen!

Synopsis: Books in this series introduce children to the four seasons. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary and includes stunning photographs to show the changes that take place during each season. In Fall, children learn about some typical fall activities and changes in the natural world.

Synopsis: "Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit"--Title page verso.

Synopsis: Elephant wakes up in a grumpy mood but a present on his doorstep, a hat, cheers him up and he sets out to greet his neighbors who all, it seems, need hats of their own.

Synopsis: An illustrated poem which celebrates children who enjoy doing all kinds of activities. This poem originally appeared in The Random House book of poetry for children, published in 1983.

Synopsis: Home for Christmas tells the story of a naughty troll who doesn't want to do his chores. After a brief visit to some other families (owls,otters, moose, and bears), he learns that his family was pretty great after all!

Synopsis: Colorful two-page spreads, accompanied by a simple text, capture the numerous and varied inhabitants of the river--the fish, the muskrats, and the dragonflies--as well as the children who play along its banks. BOMC.

Synopsis: Introduces various types of monster trucks, including those used in monster truck competition and really big trucks used to do specific jobs like mining or carrying the space shuttle.

Synopsis: "The mayor of the noisy city of La Paz institutes new laws forbidding all singing, but a brave little rooster decides he must sing, despite the progressively severe punishments he receives for continuing to crow. The silenced populace, invigorated by the rooster's bravery, ousts the tyrannical mayor and returns their city to its free and clamorous state"--

Synopsis: Four young elephants help their parents get ready to go to a dinner dance.

Synopsis: Look at classic children's tales from a new perspective!One story, two views. Colorful flip books present a traditional tales and -- on the flip side -- a humorous new version from another character's perspective. Favorite children's tales get a modern update by well-known author Dr. Alvin Granowsky. Even the illustrations underscore two differing perspective.The cordial troll insists it was a hospitable gesture. He invited the goats to dinner…

Synopsis: With warmth and good humor, Audrey Wood presents the world from a dog's point of view- begging, making mischief, and ready to take a nap in Mistress's bed. Here is a playful romp for dog lovers of all ages.

Synopsis: Renowned wildlife artist John Butler has created a wonderful way to introduce very young children to animals. Each right-hand page-on sturdy card stock-features a picture of an adorable baby animal with the question "Whose baby am I?" Turn the page and see the baby together with its parent. The guessing game format and the mix-and-match game at the end of the book encourage interaction and make this an ideal book to share with little ones. "…