The author of such classics as My Granson Lew, Williams's Doll, and Over and Over needs no introduction. Neither does her collaborator Maurice Sendak, who has illustrated so many of today's best-loved, as well as most distinguised, books for children. The heroine of their book has a problem. And at first it does not look as though Mr. Rabbit is going to be much help in solving it . For everyone…
Once a song and dance man, Grandpa reclaims his youth and profession before the delighted eyes of his three grandchildren one afternoon. He simply cannot resist the urge to dress up in clothes left over from his vaudeville days--complete with top hat and gold-headed cane--and to perform tricks, play banjo and tell jokes. He taps, twirls and laughs himself to tears on a thrown-together stage in …
This is the traditional nativity story of Mary and the angel, of Joseph and his dream, of the journey to Bethlehem and the baby in the manger, of the angels singing in the skies above Bethlehem and the visit of the shepherds, of the wise men and the star and the gifts which they brought to the newborn king.
A picture book which combines story with information helps curious young minds discover each stage in the journey, from wriggly green caterpillar to the beautiful butterfly.
Unable to sleep during his family's long winter nap, a little bear cub wanders out of his cave into the snow and makes friends with a little wolf pup.
From the time Gilbert the Great White Shark was a tiny pup, Raymond the Remora has stuck to him like glue. But when Gilbert wakes up one day and finds that Raymond has gone, he is confused as to where his friend may have gone. But slowly Gilbert learns to cope with his loss, and soon manages to find new friends.
Eddy Teddy thinks he is the finest teddy bear in the toy shop. After all he has the fluffiest fur, the biggest nose and the brightest ribbon. And yet, no one seems to want him - until he discovers the one thing that every bear needs.