“ivan bates”

This irresistibly illustrated adaptation of a popular children's song relates the story of a mother duck and her five little ducklings, who venture out for a long walk on a lovely spring day. Full color.... More

Coconut comes to school every day. HEE-HAW Coconut canters across the school meadow. Her hooves go TRIT TROT Her ears go FLIP FLOP, FLIP FLOP Her tail goes SWISH as she flicks at the flies. "Coconut's here " the children laugh. The children love Coconut, but Mr. Clapper the teacher doesn't love h... More

In a wee little house, in a wee little hole, live a wee little mouse and a wee little mole. Little ones will love following Mouse and Mole through the moonlit woods in this rhyming read-aloud adventure. Full color.Evenings at home with Mouse and Mole are always safe and cozy, until one dark night th... More

Join a sneaky puppy for a joyous barnyard jaunt, and meet the many adorable babies spring has brought to a farm. Whether it's munching or snoozing, hiding or playing, they're all busy doing the things they love best. Full color.Join a sneaky puppy for a joyous barnyard jaunt, and meet the many adora... More

Brimming with raucous, rhythmic language, this exuberant story about a farmermeeting some bossy barnyard animals looking for a lift is certain to become aread-aloud favorite. Full color.Farmer Dale is hauling a load of hay into town when he meets some bossy barnyard animals looking for a lift. The k... More

Its a typical Christmas Eve at the North Pole. That is, until Santa suddenly disappears. Luckily, his polar pals are on the case, but will the furry friends rescue Santa in time so he can make his special deliveries? Full color.It's a typical Christmas Eve at the North Pole. That is, until Santa sud... More

As they are tucked into bed, little bears, horses, bunnies, ducks, and even snakes request the required number of goodnight kisses to get them to drift off to sleep. This favorite bedtime book is now in a board format. Full color."How many kisses do you want tonight?" the animals ask, snuggling crit... More

Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose are out walking by the river. When a storm approaches, they must find a warm, dry place to shelter them. But other small animals have claimed each of the nooks and crannies they try, and Little Goosey doesn't want to hide with anyone else but Big Gander Goose. Full... More

Infectious rhymes and fresh, expressive watercolors liven up the pursuit between a wily fox and Mama Duck and her brood, which ends when Mama Duck confronts the villain and beats him at his own game. Full color."Story hour alert Here's a book with a clever premise, a bouncy text, and sunny, funny p... More

In lively prose interspersed with fun facts, Jenkins spins a striking story about a no-nonsense matriarch in a herd of African elephants and her remarkable brood, while Bates brings the great beasts to rumbling, lumbering life in full-color illustrations."With relaxed, informal words and realistic i... More