A fantastic and funny split-page rhyming story introducing young children to animals.

From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship--now available for little hands When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Friends tells a story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle's trademark fostering of imagination. Praise for Friends: “This story of love and determination is illustrated with Carle's extraordinary signature artwork. For anyone who would cross rivers and scale mountains for a beloved friend, this warmhearted story will create an emotional response. Young readers will learn the value of friendship and its many challenges.” —School Library Journal “Often dynamic and quite beautiful . . . A picture-book tribute to the strength of childhood friendships.” —Booklist

An hilarious split-page rhyming story introducing young children to rhinos, monkeys, leopards and more! A follow-up to The Big Animal Mix-up. Little Bear's dad tries to teach him all the jungle animals he ought to know, but the problem is they are a little mixed up! What would happen if a monkey was mixed up with a parrot? Would it have feathers? Would you teach it to speak? Turn the page and discover the rib tickling results! 'A book to treasure and return to...' Books for Keeps 'An instant classic.' Ben Miller, comedian and dad '...utterly charming and brightly illustrated...' The Bookbag

Mary Murphy's raucous split page board book is perfect for helping little ones to mix and match. What do you call a cross between a tiger and a zebra? How on earth do you make an animal called a 'likey'? Children will love to mix up the heads and tails of different animals to invent hilarious new ones, whilst developing their matching skills as they work out how the animals should look.

This ebook includes audio narration. Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them. - Eric Carle - Nick Bruel - Lucy Cousins - Susan Jeffers - Steven Kellogg - Jon Klassen - Tom Lichtenheld - Peter McCarty - Chris Raschka - Peter Sís - Lane Smith - Erin Stead - Rosemary Wells - Mo Willems

New York Times Bestseller! A delightful and quirky compendium of the Animal Kingdom’s more unfortunate truths, with over 150 hand-drawn illustrations. Ever wonder what a mayfly thinks of its one-day lifespan? (They’re curious what a sunset is.) Or how a jellyfish feels about not having a heart? (Sorry, but they’re not sorry.) This melancholy menagerie pairs the more unsavory facts of animal life with their hilarious thoughts and reactions. Sneakily informative, and wildly witty, SAD ANIMAL FACTS will have you crying with laughter.

Examines the physical and behavioral similarities and differences between seals and sea lions, crocodiles and alligators, hares and rabbits, and other animal look-alikes