Thus begins a lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the changing seasons in the life of one New Englander and his family. The oxcart man packs his goods - the wool from his sheep, the shawl his wife made, the mittens his daughter knitted, and the linen they wove. He packs the birch brooms his son carved, and even a bag of goose feathers from the barnyard geese. He travels…
A timeless folk song provides inspiration for some of the funniest, brightest drawings Peter Spier has ever produced. In the song, a fox forages for food in the village to bring to his family back in the den. The music is also included so everyone can sing along.
Mickey mengajak pembaca ke peternakan Clubhouse. Mickey dan Donald menanam buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran di peternakan. Mereka juga memiliki hewan ternak. Tetapi tiba-tiba angin bertiup sangat kencang dan semua yang ada di peternakan beterbangan – termasuk hewan ternak. Apakah Mickey dan Donald berhasil menyelamatkan peternakannya?
Whose blue boat is this? Whose red tractor? Whose brown eggs are these? Flip the flap on every spread to find the answers in this pair of cheerful books packed with fun facts about life by the sea and life on a farm. In By the Sea, readers explore a world of fishermen and snorkelers, crabs, seals, and starfish. In On the Farm, they meet animals and the people who care for them. Simple and enga…
A bestselling picture book from award-winning author, Vivian French, with vibrant illustrations from Alison Bartlett. This fine third Oliver title from French and Bartlett (Oliver’s Fruit Salad, 1998, etc.) again takes up the themes of exploration and good times in the world of food. Here, Oliver’s aunt is aghast to find him slurping orange soda for breakfast. He tries to explain, but his …
A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse. "This is Thunder Cake baking weather," calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find . . . and the storm is coming closer all the time!
When old Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden, he has no idea what use it can be. On his way home, Mr. Haktak decides to carry his coin purse in the mysterious pot. But when Mrs. Haktak's hairpin accidentally slips into the pot and she reaches in to retrieve it, the magic of the pot is revealed. Not only are there two hairpins inside, but there are also two purses!
Jack tries to help a grumpy farmer and is mistaken as someone who can tell the future. Can mischievous Jack use this mistake to trick the farmer into giving up all his gold?-- back cover.
In this delightful sequel to Carlos y la Planta de Calabaza, Carlos is told by his father that you reap what you sow. After some humorous experiences, Carlos comes to understand the rewards of hard work and learns a valuable lesson in listening. Full color.