Synopsis: "In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece."-Booklist, starred review.Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the Brooklyn Art Books for Children Award in 1977.

Synopsis: This delightful picture book, by the author of Giraffes Can’t Dance, features a collection of rhyming poems with colorful illustrations and is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to the animals who live in on the farm. Now available in paperback format!Children will love learning about farm life with these fun and snappy poems! This adorable and educational collection includes:· Lively, colorful illustrations on every page· Clever rhyming…

Synopsis: "Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not…

Synopsis: original artworkAfter Sister Spring awakes "with the first daffodil on the very last breath of frost," she colors the sunrise with a kiss, provides thunder for the hills, and invites the reader to gambol in the meadow and "dream the seeds of the morrow." A companion to Mother Winter, this poetic celebration of springtime revels in the life-affirming renewal of the season.

Synopsis: What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes!

Synopsis: A Christmas Eve tradition becomes a saga of epic proportions when young Marie Stahlbaum's beloved Nutcracker defends her against the dreaded Mouse King's army. As Marie recovers after the battle, Godfather Drosselmeier relates Nutcracker's sad tale, and the compassionate girl sees the truth behind the toy-like veneer. This unabridged edition of Hoffmann's classic, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, is artfully illustrated by Roberto Innocenti…

Synopsis: When a wee bird discovers litter is not food, can he find his own little voice and help change the world?ChokWaka loves each morning's beauty. With sweet chirps and an eager beak, the tiny desert quail chases yummy bugs and tasty leaves to eat. But when he finds plastic trash in the berry patch and doesn't know what to do, he turns to his newfound friend, the lovely Sister Moon.As his luminous companion tells him stories of her travels orbiting…

Synopsis: It's classic Boynton, supersized! Barnyard Dance! is available as a lap-sized board book. With their appealing format and sturdy board construction, Boynton Lap Books are easy for little fingers to grasp, and are the perfect size for big people to read aloud during story time. The colorful illustrations positively pop on the large pages. Kids will twirl with the pig, spin with the chickens, and trot with the turkey in Barnyard Dance!

Synopsis: These shaped board books in a small trim size are the perfect way to introduce young children to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter. Complete with original illustrations and simplified text from each tale, children will delight in sharing the adventures of these four timeless characters.

Synopsis: This seasonal story is perfect for a winter's night, in a beautifully-designed gift edition with a final pop-up spread.A wintry tale based on Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr. Tod. This fresh imagining takes some of the most-loved Beatrix Potter characters on a seasonal adventure through a snowy forest.In this tale of mischief and bravery, will Peter and Benjamin save the day - and manage to stay clear of the terrible Mr Tod?

Synopsis: Wherever Coyote goes you can be sure he'll find trouble. Now he wants to sing, dance, and fly like the crows, so he begs them to teach him how. The crows agree but soon tire of Coyote's bragging and boasting. They decide to teach the great trickster a lesson. This time, Coyote has found real trouble!

Synopsis: Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?