oversize books

Illustrations and simple text describe various kinds of flowers and how they grow.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color.

A little girl who sets out to buy candy for her new pin?ata but spends it all on others is rewarded for her generosity.

A friendly ant invites a growing menagerie of animals to join him in the hammock in the cow's backyard.

Discusses the sense of touch and how it works to tell us more about the world around us.

The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rain forest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow.

"One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom."--.

Mrs. Grindy tries on many different shoes at the shoe store but finally decides to keep her old ones.