Valeri Gorbachev

Chipmunk and Bear share a snowy adventure in this easy-to-read book, now available in Spanish Bear loves snow, and so does Chipmunk Despite their differences in size, Chipmunk and Bear have a lot in common. When Bear decides to go play in the snow, Chipmunk is eager to tag along. The two friends have fun skiing, skating, and building a snowman--although Chipmunk needs a hand now and then in the deep snow This tale of friendship is conveyed through simple, highly repetitive Spanish-language text. Valeri Gorbachev's charming art adds detail and helps support understanding of the Spanish text, and readers are sure to smile at the furry friends' wintry adventures. For more Bear and Chipmunk adventures in Spanish, don't miss Valeri Gorbachev's A m no Me gusta leer (R) provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read(R) books. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on books for kindergarten through first grade. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors--create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own

There's no place like home Back in print, this beloved bedtime tale with it's gentle rhyme and endearing animals will send kids to bed knowing there's no place like home. Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he can't sleep. But when he asks his friends Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, Bear, and Owl if he can stay with them, he gets a surprise. Squirrel's bed is too lumpy, Skunk's bed is too smelly, and Porcupine's bed is too pointy . . . And before long, Little Bunny discovers that his own bed is the best of all. Carol Roth's soothing text is perfect for preschoolers and Valeri Gorbachev's warm illustrations are delightful. "Loaded with child appeal."--School Library Journal "This picture book scores high points on the snuggle scale and is just the ticket for the train to Nod."--Publishers Weekly

These chickens aren't so chicken When Mother Hen takes her little chickens to the playground for the first time, they feel a little timid. It's crowded and exciting--but also a little scary. As they watch the big dogs, cats, and pigs play on the seesaws, merry-go-round, and swings, the little chickens aren't sure they want to participate. But when they see the little mice and frogs sliding down the sliding board the little chickens reconsider. This beloved story, back in print, about overcoming fears and doing things for the first time with the help of new friends is now back in print "Just the ticket for any little chicken whose courage could use a boost."--Publishers Weekly "A perfect choice for a day-care read-aloud or one-on-one sharing."--School Library Journal

A brand new picture book from beloved author illustrator Valeri Gorbachev. Turkey is bored She can't find anyone to be friends with on the farm--hen is too busy with her chicks, rooster crows too loud, and who could be friends with goat who has a beard and horns? But when Turkey ventures off the farm to find a friend, she meets someone who would love to be her companion: sly, hungry fox. Will her farm friends save her? Valeri Gorbachev's indelible sense of humor and heart make this a wonderful book for the whole family

Miss Bell's new kitten turns out to be a tiger But cats are cats, and she loves him all the same. This Level D book is perfect for new readers. One day Miss Bell bought a tiny kitten she named Tiger. He had stripes like a tiger, a tail like a tiger, and a smile like a tiger. He was very cute, and she loved him a lot. But Tiger got bigger. . . and kept getting bigger . . . Exuberant watercolor illustrations chronicle the transformation of Tiger from tiny kitten to giant jungle beast and his doting owner's efforts to accommodate his "growing" needs-- no matter what the neighbors think-- in this funny, warmhearted celebration of unconditional love. Level D, for late kindergarten, features longer sentences and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C. May include questions. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

Whimsical illustrations in bright watercolors are sure to delight readers as they learn about the intrisic rewards of helping others.

Whimsical illustrations in bright watercolors are sure to delight readers as they learn about the intrisic rewards of helping others.

"A great selection to share with young children to show them that they are 'bigger' than they believe and that their actions, big and small, do matter." --School Library Journal A board version of the popular picture book, Big Little Hippo by superstar Valeri Gorbachev! Little Hippo is the youngest in his family . . . and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his neighbors, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though his mom promises he'll grow, Little Hippo doesn't want to wait; he wants to be big RIGHT NOW! But when he helps a creature even tinier than himself, Little Hippo learns that it's the size of his heart that counts most of all.

Moo Grr Awoo Fun animal sounds in a story where a community bands together to help two adorable ducklings. Peep-peep Brother and Sister Duck are lost. Everyone must help Moose will try to call Mama and Papa Duck with his earth-shattering bellow. Moooo Wolf will use her piercing howl. Awooo and Bear his Grrr What finally attracts Mama and Papa, though, are the sweet peep-peeps of their little ones. A story about cooperation, community, and noisy fun Hooooot Ink and watercolor paintings are masterful, charming, and joyful. Perfect for fans of Moo, Baa, La La La

Little Hippo is the youngest in his family...and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his friends, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though everyone promises hell grow, Little Hippo doesn't want to wait. He wants to be big RIGHT NOW! But when he helps a creature even tinier than himself, Little Hippo learns that it's the size of his heart that counts most of all.