Spier, Peter

A collection of four animated children's stories about animals, including the title work in which Farmer Brown's cows find a typewriter in the barn and start making demands, resulting in a strike when he refuses to give them what they want.

Presents three stories that celebrate the United States, including the title work in which the states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while.

Using the sea chanties and rhymes of Mother Goose, an illustrator takes us on sea voyages to many places.

Illustrations without text follow the activities of three young children and their parents as they prepare for, and finally celebrate, Christmas.

Author Spier gives the historical facts behind the writing of the Constitution, while his colorful and realistic illustrations depict scenes of past and present American life.

Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Music is included.

Pictures of Italian cities, parks, vineyards, monasteries, farms, and great estates provide the background for familiar nursery rhymes.

Emphasizes the differences among the four billion people on earth.