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What's the time, Mr Wolf?

1999
In this story based on a school-yard game, the farmyard animals ask Mr. Wolf what time it is, while he tries to lure them to come that evening to a very special meal. At various points, a peep-hole allows a glimpse of the next illustration.

A deal is a deal

1993
Contains two versions of the classic fairy tale "Rumplestiltskin" one from the point of view of the miller's daughter and one from the point of view of Rumplestiltskin.

Read-aloud spooky stories

2002
A collection of illustrated, modern stories and traditional folk tales about ghosts and other spooky things by such authors as Brian Conway, Leslie Lindecker, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Eye spy shapes

2000
Prompted by clues, the reader looks through die-cut holes and guesses at the nature of familiar objects and their shapes.

Farm animals

1998
Provides an introduction to some of the animals that commonly live on farms, and includes painted transparent pages that allow young readers to make discoveries of their own.

Monkeys and apes

1999
An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of apes and monkeys.

Tools

1999
Simple text and illustrations introduce various tools and their uses, including the hammer, screwdriver, and electric drill.

Trees and forests

from algae to sequoias : the history, life, and richness of forests
1995

Paint and painting

1994
Presents the tools of prehistoric cave artists to the techniques of Picasso and other 20th century masters and explores painting across cultures and continents. Includes biographical information on some of the famous artists.

Our changing planet

1996
Uses vinyl stickers, a transparent page, gatefolds, and overlays to present information about the earth's crust, volcanoes and earthquakes, geology, the seasons, and more.

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