Sauer, Tammi

Having glammed up her school friends, Mary has set her sights on sprucing up a vacant lot in the neighborhood. Soon she's enlisting help from neighborhood business owners and her friends--all of whom are modern versions of popular nursery rhyme characters.

Kitty thinks a pair of the Farmer's clean underpants would make a great coat--and all her barnyard friends want to squeeze in beside her.

"A bunny tries to convince a wolf there are no bunnies around, while bunny after bunny hops into the scene"--Provided by publisher.

"In this . . . barnyard picture book, Rooster is trying to count sheep but keeps getting interrupted by all of the animals on the farm. They're ruffling his feathers--and they don't look the slightest bit sheepish!"--Provided by publisher.

"A funny picture book about a small fluffy chick who also happens to be . . . a little chicken. Can she find the courage within herself to save a sibling in danger? Dot is scared of lots of things: wolves, bears, the occasional lawn ornament. But when one of her mother's eggs rolls out of the nest, this nervous chick must pluck up her courage to save the day--and her new sibling! So she bravely ventures down the steep hill, into the deep pond, and into the dark woods. Perfect for any kid who needs a little encouragement to face the challenging world, this story proves that sometimes a big hero is just a little chicken"--Provided by publisher.

In this twist on the children's nursery rhyme, fashionista Mary arrives at school on the first day and sees that the other nursery rhyme characters need her help getting some new clothes and accessories. However, when the characters look too fancy to play outside at recess, Mary learns that sometimes less is more.

Determined to win tickets to an Elvis Poultry concert, hens Marge and Lola enter the Barnyard Talent Show, then, while the ducks who usually win the contest jeer, they test out their abilities.

The scarecrow from Old MacDonald's farm narrates an Animal Theater production of "The House that Jack Built," but animals that do not belong on a farm keep upstaging him.

"When Wordy Birdy and her friends go on a camping trip, they get an unexpected visit from Mr. Cougarpants. Can Wordy Birdy talk herself out of a becoming dinner?"--Provided by publisher.

"In this fun take on a familiar nursery rhyme, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam ... Mary's school friends look fabulous in their clothes and accessories. But are they now too well dressed to play outside? Good thing Mary understand that sometimes a little 'glam' goes a long way--and when it comes to recess, having a great time is always in style"--Dust jacket.