The inventive duo who brought the world such zany tales as The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and The Stinky Cheese Man now offer an inimitable tribute to Aesop. “Fables have been around for thousands of years,” the author explains. “And it’s no wonder. Because even thousands of years ago people were bright enough to figure out that you could gossip about anyone as long as you changed their name to something like ‘Lion’ or ‘Mouse’.” He’s also sure that these tales about squids and dawdling grasshoppers could …

SQUIRRELLY GRAY LIVES in a world without color. His TV is the only fun he has. (And it’s really not much fun.) But tonight is an unusual night for the young squirrel. First he meets the Tooth Fairy, who is very nice. And then he meets the Hungry Fox, who is not so nice. So turn off that TV, Squirrelly Gray – the fun is just beginning! Mixing playful verse with comics-inspired illustration, James Kochalka has created a unique picture book and an imaginative fable that will have kids rooting …

Who is this stranger? Why did he arrive after a winter storm and what surprises does he bring?
A delightful book of the animals and birds reaction to a snowman who suddenly appeared in their woods after a winter storm. This tale is beta-carotene for the spirit in everyone!

Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he’s shy and thoughtful, he’s also a true lover of adventure. Stuart’s greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?

A lovable, snuggable cloth book that features the popular Taggies blanket with its delightfully fun tags! Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, the cover of this adorable cloth book is made of the phenominally popular Taggies blanket. In addition, each colorful interior spread has four ribbon tags that children will love to play with while they learn about different animals.

Here’s a creature who definitely moves to the beat of her own drummer. Every night, the Baby BeeBee Bird lets loose a cacophony of raucous noise that drives the other zoo animals batty! Finally, the zoo residents get together and teach the loud youngster that nighttime is really best for sleeping.

The bunny family is ready to take a big trip. But first they have to manage to get all their things packed:

” We are not taking these or those”
Just who put in this garden hose?”

and once they are on the road. . .

” Bunny one’s still bothering me!”
Bunny two says irritably.
Bunny three and four insist—
” We’ll stop right here if you persist!”
Luckily, finally. . .

Way up ahead, they spy a light.
The bunnies bounce with all their might!
When finally, the crew hops in
they greet their favorite bunny kin.

The adorable illustrations, humorand …

Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. She can’t ride a bicycle or do handstands like the other cows. Then one morning (thanks to a bunch of scheming chickens and a paintbrush), Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary: shes laid an egg!

The Hat is a welcome companion to her popular tale The Mitten. Set on a Danish farm, this amusing story about Hedgie, a hedgehog who gets a sock stuck on his head, will engage children on many levels. Everyone will giggle at Hedgie’s plight as he tries to convince his animal friends of the benefits of his new “hat.” The class also will have fun discussing the folly of blindly following a leader. Best of all, though, are Brett’s richly layered illustrations, with borders that portray the sock owner’s preparations …

Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline take us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hobies’ camp, from …