New Releases by Anita Lobel

Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Anita Lobel introduces the concept of opposites with search and find elements in this picture book detailing the “rich, warm journey from morning to night” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of a day spent in the city as seen through a child’s eyes. We see a little dog step out of a door in a house. We watch a large workman climb out of a hole in the street. Look up there! A big bird is hovering high above a column. See down here! Little birds are pecking below a fire hydrant. Take a stroll through town and see all that makes the city go while finding the opposites in the illustrations in this sweet and entertaining picture book.

More than twenty years ago, Anita Lobel published her childhood memoir, NO PRETTY PICTURES, to much acclaim. A child's tale of surviving Hitler's Poland, a rescue by the Swedish Red Cross in 1945, and ending with school years in Stockholm, that book was written in a young girl's voice. NO PRETTY PICTURES was nominated for the National Book Award, received gratifying reviews, and sold extremely well. Now, these many years later, she has decided to tell the rest of her story. STONE SOUP is an adult memento which begins in the early 1950s with an unwanted transplantation to New York City, then grows into a new rescue with acceptance to art school, the discovery of new friends and the proper marriage to one of those friends who happens to be a creator of children's books. That is followed by the birth of children, income from satisfying work as a designer and illustrator, and a growing sense of having arrived at a point on the path to shedding the dual stigmas of poverty and exile. The trust in the good marriage turns out to last, until it doesn't. Its gradual dissolution begins with the impulsive acquisition of a status house on a status street in Park Slope, Brooklyn. In a series of segments, the delight and playfulness connected with the ownership of this house lead to fear and trembling, suspicions and magical thinking that evil dwells and breathes in the old walls of that too, too solid house, and reflects back on the life lived within them. The "ideal" husband's secrets and betrayals can no longer be ignored, and the door to the couple's charmed, elegant life is broken down for good. Eventually, the husband contracts the plague of the eighties, and their relationship reshapes itself. In separate apartments very near each other in lower Manhattan, the husband and wife become a sad and changed couple. But as the husband descends into the inevitable, a fairy tale ending presents itself to the wife, and her road to recovery begins. STONE SOUP is a raw, yet engaging work of autofiction that will appeal to readers of literary fiction and memoirs, to all those fascinated by power couples of the publishing world, and to readers of NO PRETTY PICTURES who will, surely, want to know how it all arrives at this moment.

Little ones will practice the alphabet, learn animal names, and can try out clever acrobatic moves by themselves or with a friend in this inventive and amusing picture book created by beloved Caldecott Honor–winning Anita Lobel. From adoring alligators to zany zebras, the animals in this book are sure to keep young readers amused with their antics. And look at the acrobats! The remarkable group of energetic contortionists stretch and stand and reach to form all twenty-six letters of the alphabet with their bodies. The merry performers will encourage kids to get up and move around after reading!

Ten rabbits are hungry for supper but Mama Rabbit has nothing to put in her soup pot, so Papa sends the little ones to the garden where they discover increasing numbers of foods in many different colors.

“Feathery fun for little ones.” —Kirkus Reviews From Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel comes a touching and classically, vividly illustrated story of a family of ducks out for a walk and the surprises they meet along the way. When a family of ducks goes out for a walk, their path takes them in unexpected directions—and maybe even to some new friends. Little ones will delight in counting ducks one through ten and identifying the other animals the duck family meets on their country walk.

From Caldecott Honor winner Anita Lobel comes this delightful day, from A to Z. Twenty-six playful pigs wake in their pen ready for an adventure. They trot down a country road and discover a field full of surprises! There’s an A for Amanda Pig to admire. A B for Billy Pig to balance on. And Clara Pig found a C that looks like it could use a good cleaning! By the time they return to their pen that night, the playful pigs have happily oinked their way through the alphabet.

A hopping good "tail" about the love between a mama rabbit and her children! Mama Rabbit is too sick to leave her bed. Poor Mama! When Papa Rabbit leaves home to get her some medicine, the ten little rabbit children take it upon themselves to help her feel better. One by one they bring her treats from around the house, including a steaming cup of hot chocolate, a cuddly toy, a good book, and a shiny necklace. Before long, Mama Rabbit begins to feel better even without the help of medicine. Picture-book legend Anita Lobel returns with this sweet and funny follow-up to 10 Hungry Rabbits.

After a hug and kiss from Mama and Papa, Lena is cozy in her bed and ready for her sleep sheep to help her fall asleep. But the sheep refuse to line up and be counted! "We''re sca-a-a-a-red!" the sheep baa together. "There''s a round monster in the window, making faces at us. He looks hungry and ready for a sheep snack." Lena''s sheep are afraid of the full moon shining through her window. Can clever Lena help these silly sheep overcome their fears so that she can get a good night''s sleep?

One by one, 10 very hungry rabbits find 10 very yummy vegetables for Mama Rabbit''s soup pot in this sweetly narrated Read & Listen edition. Caldecott Honor Book artist Anita Lobel combines learning to count with color concepts in this mouthwatering celebration of good things to eat. One big purple cabbage, two white onions, three yellow peppers, and so on through 10—garden vegetables have never looked so appetizing! Here Anita Lobel makes a delightful story for preschoolers with the two most basic early learning concepts, counting and color. And her beautiful illustrations of vegetables might even tempt picky eaters into new adventures in eating! This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

25 histoires de Noël sont réunies : La magie de Noël, Le sapin de Noël de Trotro, Melrose et Croc, Le sapin de monsieur Jacobi, etc.

An alphabet book based on various flowers.--Horn Book

The author, known as an illustrator of children''s books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.

What will baby''s first word be? Hello? Sun? Dog? Cat? Cow? Owl? Spend a day in the country with Anita Lobel''s friendly animals. Meow. Woof. Moo! Whoo! Baby will be talking in no time!

Fearing at first that her family is going on vacation without her, Nini the cat ends up traveling with her owners to their new home.

Recounts how a mother''s love and potatoes ended the war.

Au beau milieu de deux pays en guerre, vit une femme avec ses deux fils. Malgré tous ses efforts elle ne pourra pas empêcher ses enfants de partir à la guerre, ni de combattre dans des armées ennemies. Mais c'est pourtant la sagesse de cette maman quoi permettra un jour à la paix de triompher.

Here, in one book, are the days of the week, the months of the year, the four seasons, the basic colors, and an exciting counting adventure -- all conceived, staged, and presented by the incomparable Anita Lobel. You can savor each of the three stories separately or think of them as three acts in one play. However you do it, a standing ovation is guaranteed! 10 Best Illustrated Books of 2000 (NY Times Book Review) 01 Riverbank Review Magazine''s Children''s Books of Distinction Award Nominations

Pour la petite chatte Nini, chaque jour de la semaine est associé à une paire de chaussures de couleur différente, chaque mois de l'année à une odeur ou une sensation propre. Elle nous offre ainsi sa perception du temps, avant de nous emmener dehors où nous découvrons, en comptant, les merveilles d'une nature maritime.

The author, known as an illustrator of children's books, describes her experiences as a Polish Jew during World War II and for years in Sweden afterwards.

Prince Mainichi and Princess Ichinichi are visited by a rude dwarf, who inflicts upon them evil and dangerous games before revealing his true self.

Proceeds through the alphabet using boys'' names and the names of exotic places in alliterative fashion.

A variety of flowers grows near the hollyhocks that give shade to the bee that sleeps on the only rose in a garden.

Pierrot brings his friend Pierrette vegetables and other alphabetical gifts, from asparagus to a zebra.

Start with a single rose. Add hollyhocks and marigold, sunflowers and zinnias. VoilÀ! A quiet, tranquil, beautiful garden grows before your eyes. But who''s that hiding in the corner? This cumulative story by the creators of On Market street, which won a Caldecott Honor Book Award, is sure to be a perennial favorite with youngsters -- and gardeners -- everywhere.

Forced to cook and clean for three robbers, a little girl tricks them and escapes with their booty.

Une poule et un coq quittent la ferme pour se rendre à la ville. D'autres animaux se joignent au cortège. Un renard affamé les invite à festoyer. La mésange évente son projet et chacun, abandonnant ses rêves, regagne son poste en vitesse.