Once there was a little island in the ocean. That little island changed as the seasons came and went. The storm and the day and night changed it. So did the lobsters and seals and gulls that stopped by. Then one day a kitten visited the island and learned a…

Covering everything from centipedes to whales, the delightful poems in this extensive collection convey the experiences of childhood with fresh timelessness. Full color.

Award-winning author Alvin Tresselt retells the traditional Ukrainian folktale in his most popular children’s book, The Mitten.Deep in the woods on the coldest day of winter a little boy drops his mitten. And that lost mitten stretches and stretches–and stretches–to provide shelter for many woodland creatures.Originally published in 1964 and adapted…

For over fifty years, Michael Bond’s classic character, Paddington Bear, has charmed readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This beautiful treasury, featuring R. W. Alley’s classic art, collects six stories about Paddington Bear filled with adventure, humor, and marmalade.Join Paddington as he meets the Browns, visits the…

In one sumptuous, inviting volume, The Random House Book of Poetry for Children offers both funny and illuminating poems – a wealth of past riches and modern glittering gems. All children who open it will find a world of surprises and delights, and a message that will shine on through their…

Why are farm animals heading across the ocean on a big ship? Take a trip with these seagoing cowboys as they travel from the quiet countryside to the hustle and bustle of the docks. Feel the pitching and rolling of their ship. Meet the horses and heifers they tend. And…

A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to board his master’s houseboat one evening.

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. Peter Rabbit’s cousin, Benjamin Bunny, has been a very popular character since this book’s first publication in 1904. In this tale we hear all about his and Peter’s adventures in Mr McGregor’s vegetable garden, and what happens to…

Do you ever feel that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence? Well, so did Johnny Town-Mouse and Timmy Willie. One was a town mouse and one was a country mouse, and when they end up in each other’s worlds they soon discover that they…

The original classic tale of Peter Rabbit.

A classic Beatrix Potter story about a small kitten named Tom and an old rat named Samuel Whiskers.

A classic Beatrix Potter story about Ribby the cat and Duchess the dog.

The beloved tale of a toy rabbit’s quest to become real through the love of his young owner. This gift edition features the original illustrations by William Nicholson and an elegant new book design.“What is REAL?” a shy stuffed animal asks an older and wiser plaything. Generations of children have…

Heeding the call of spring, Mole sets out from his underground home and heads down to the river bank. His outing leads to friendship and adventures with Ratty, Badger, and irrepressible Mr Toad.Their idyllic life changes when Mr Toad’s car-crazy antics land him in jail. What are the friends to…

We know the stories of the church’s beginnings from the book of Acts, but what was the world like when these stories happened? What did people eat? What businesses could you expect to find in a Roman city? How were letters (including the New Testament epistles) transported to their destinations?The…

The delightful story of a young Quaker girl who finds her place among her people.Paperback

What was a silly seagull doing, following Obadiah around like a pet? It even spent the night roosting on the chimney opposite Obadiah’s bedroom window. Obadiah was annoyed. But on a bitter winter day when Obadiah needed a friend, the seagull wasn’t to be seen, and Obadiah missed it. Then…

Put on your magic time-travel helmet and you’ll be whisked back through the ages. Your fist destination is a castle in the days of the Crusades. Then you’re off to Norway to meet a ferocious band of Viking raiders. Next, you’ll explore Rome when the Roman empire was at its…

Mice overflowing with personality and richly detailed settings make this a favorite edition of the classic tale.Jan Brett introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they are plunged into unexpected adventures at every turn.In a story filled…

It’s fun to read aloud! It’s fun to read together! Each short, rhymed story in this book is like a little play for two voices. Sometimes the voices are separate; sometimes they speak in unison. The stories are about all kinds of things: cats and puppies, bears and mice, snakes…

This is the Story of when I was a boy, almost 100 years ago, when fire engines were pulled by horses, boys did not play with girls, kids went to libraries for books, there was no TV, you could see a movie for a nickel, and everybody wore a hat. ~William…

As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown’s barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the…