Synopsis: According to a Chinese myth, four animals helped create the universe. This ancient story joins nine other descriptions of Chinese life and culture—from the five tones of the Chinese musical scale to the seven zones of vegetation found in China. Jim Haskins's simple text and Dennis Hockerman's stunning illustrations give children an opportunity to get to know their neighbors across the Pacific.

Synopsis: This mini hardcover edition of Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums--and still he was hungry. Strikingly bold, colorful pictures and a simple text in large, clear type tell the story of a hungry little caterpillar's progress through an amazing variety and quantity of foods. Full at…

Synopsis: "Brightly colored, cartoon-style artwork, done in mixed media, spread across wide pages, (captures) the antics of the mischievous critters, whose colorful garb makes them easy to spot as they hide in the foliage of the big old tree."--ALA "Booklist."

Synopsis: The bestselling animals from GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE are back and ready to count to the beat in this brand-new numbers book with large tabs!The dancing--and counting--never stops with lovable Gerald the giraffe and all his high-stepping friends! Everyone's favorite animals from GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE are back and ready to help little ones learn the counting craze that's sweeping the nation...the Number Rumba! With large, tabbed pages and catchy…

Synopsis: Meet a winning, winsome inchworm, proud of his ability to measure anything under the sun. When a hungry nightingale threatens to eat him for breakfast unless he can measure her song, it's a good thing he's so skilled - and so tricky.

Synopsis: Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates Valentine’s Day with all the friends he loves.

Synopsis: Ten shiny apples ready to eat. What can we do with fall's favorite treat? This family makes an apple pie while doing other fall activities. The book incorporates a song about apples based on the familiar tune.

Synopsis: "One fine morning, a rooster decided he wanted to travel." In strikingly designed, colorful collage illustrations and a beguiling simple text, Eric Carle takes his young readers on a trip with the rooster and his companions. As he travels, the rooster is joined by two cats, three frogs, four turtles and five fish, offering the child a graphic introduction to the meaning of numbers, number sets and addition within the context of an entertaining…

Synopsis: Caps for Sale is a timeless classic beloved by millions...one of the most popular picture books ever published! This picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom, as children love chanting along with the naughty monkeys.Children will delight in following the peddler’s efforts to outwit the monkeys and will ask to read it again and again. Caps for Sale is an excellent easy-to-read book that includes repetition,…