New Release Books by Audrey Wood

Jumping Jill jumps for joy across the land, alone...until she meets another talented jumper. Will the new friends inspire each other to become even better jumpers? Will they jump higher together than they would have jumped alone? Here is a playful, rhyming story-easy to memorize and recite, even while you are jumping!

A story known and loved by millions of children around the world, now remastered by the illustrator. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the big hungry bear. . . How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red ripe strawberry? This classic story is beloved for its humor, expressive illustrations, and surprise ending—pure read-aloud fun! Una historia conocida y amada por millones de niños en todo el mundo, ahora remasterizada por el ilustrador en una edición bilingüe en español del libro de a bordo.

A story known and loved by millions of children around the world, now remastered by the illustrator. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the big hungry bear. . . How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red ripe strawberry? This classic story is beloved for its humor, expressive illustrations, and surprise ending—pure read-aloud fun!

A joyful celebration of self-awareness and acceptance known and loved by millions of children around the world, now with art remastered by the illustrator. In this classic children’s book by celebrated author-illustrator team Don and Audrey Wood, a young boy describes himself as "loud as a lion," "quiet as a clam," "tough as a rhino," and "gentle as a lamb." Readers will delight in the variety of animal expressions as they discover many different emotions, and learn to accept that all feelings are valid.

In the wide-awake bed in the full-moon house, everyone is restless! The moonlight is pouring in and no one can get to sleep: not Granny, her grandchild, the dog, the cat, or even a mouse. It's not until a tiny musical visitor offers up a soothing song does the menagerie settle down, and finally everyone is off to dreamland. With a perfectly crafted text and stunning paintings, Audrey and Don Wood reveal once again why they are picture book creators of the highest order. The Full Moon at the Napping House, the highly anticipated follow-up to their beloved classic The Napping House, is the ideal book to share at bedtime or anytime.

Teaching Poetry is a guide to effective pedagogy for getting students interested and involved in talking and learning about poetry.

Who is Piggy Pie Po? Just the smartest (maybe), messiest (probably), silliest (definitely) piggy you'll ever meet. In these three small and playful stories, he's sure to become every child's most unforgettable new friend. Award-winning team Audrey and Don Wood's picture books have been loved by children and parents for more than twenty-five years. With perfect pacing and exuberant illustrations, Piggy Pie Po introduces a new character that will be embraced by the next generation of little ones.

In this cumulative tale, a chirping cricket calms a worried mouse, a prowling cat, and other restless creatures, helping them to finally fall asleep.

In Audrey Wood's joyful celebration of this traditional skipping rhyme, twenty-four robbers return to the same house again and again. What do they need, and what is it for? Kindness and generosity show the robbers that stealing is not the only way, and teach them the value of sharing. Count twenty-four robbers on every spread, and join in the shouting!

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to take advantage of the Tooth Fairy's visit...

A new bilingual lap-sized edition of a classic bedtime tale

Blue Kitten and Yellow Kitten are delighted when they are allowed to run an errand all by themselves. But the further they leave home behind, the more dangerous their mission seems. Delightfully told, this hilarious tale reminds us that imaginary fears are often far worse than the real thing.

"The Birthday Queen is busy in the Birthday Palace, making everything perfect for your birthday, and it will be the best birthday party ever"--

From Don and Audrey Wood's prize-winning bedtime book, Piggies. This little 6" Piggy is the perfect toy for even the youngest child. Great infant gift. Safe for All Ages.

While on vacation in Alphabet City, Little e and the other lowercase letters repair an old fire truck and come to the rescue when a fire engulfs the letter-making factory.

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

Follows a dog as he naps his way through the day, squeezing in time for walks, food, and play-time with his best friend.

Throughout the day and into the night, a boy and his family observe the constantly changing sky.

Oxford Instruments is one of the UK's real success stories--a science-based company that has evolved from its earliest beginnings in a garden shed to become a world leader in applied superconductivity. This first-hand account details this evolution, focusing on the enterpreneurial skill of Sir Martin Wood and how the company has become a model for the new science-based university spin-offs.

Quick as a Cricket is a picture book celebrating a child's growing self-awareness, and representing a prime example of how books can contribute to this.

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.

'Ten Little Fish' is a fun counting book with Nemo-esque fish. With playful verse and pictures as bright as sunshine, young readers will delight in this simple underwater counting tale.

Follow along on a flying pencil as all the little letters set out to solve a very puzzling mystery.

A contemporary story based on the Chumash Indian legend about the origin of dolphins.

Beatrix the butter maid and her best friend, Gerda the cow, live in a cozy cottage in a happy valley.Life is peaceful ...until the day two rude giants move into a nearby castle.When Gerda is snatched up by the giants, Beatrix must rescue her.This is a warm and humorous tale of friendship and cleverness that children will want to share with their best friends--or rudest neighbors.

Dance a jig with a silly pig. Play leapfrog with a silly dog. And that's just the beginning of all the fun Come along and join Silly Sally and her outrageous friends as they parade into town in a most unusual way. "Exploding with whimsy, humor, and zest. . . . Be prepared to read this one a thousand times "--Booklist (starred review)

Children hear bird calls native to their areas as they go through their daily activities.

A mother saves her seven children from Heckedy Peg, a witch who has changed them into different kinds of food.

When twenty-four robbers visit a woman's cottage she gives them what they ask for, but they keep coming back for more until they are ready to give something to her.