Most Popular Books by Frank Asch

". . . Asch''s illustrations are simple shapes and flat colors which enhance his story. The bears'' faces, after they have eaten, are priceless. A good addition to any Halloween collection".--School Library Journal.

In this lovely Classic Board Book by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch, can some milk and cookies make the scary dragon go away? In this lovely Classic Board Book, Baby Bear and his parents spend the night at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. When Baby Bear hears a strange noise, he goes to investigate…and he’s sure he sees a dragon shooting flames from its mouth! Will some milk and cookies make the scary dragon go away?

When a bear discovers that the moon shares his birthday, he buys the moon a beautiful hat as a present.

Baby Bear tries tacos for the first time in this “warm, comfortable” (Booklist) picture book by celebrated and award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch. When Baby Bear goes on a business trip with Papa Bear, he worries about being far away from home—from Mama, from his comfy bed, from his yummy food. When Papa suggests trying tacos for the first time, Baby Bear isn’t sure he’ll like them. Will he be brave enough to try something new?

A very young bear describes all the activities he does during the day that are just like his daddy''s.

Moonbear worries he’s lost the moon forever in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One night Moonbear decides to play hide-and-seek with the moon. When it’s Moonbear’s turn to hide, the moon finds him every time. But when the moon ducks behind a cloud and doesn’t come out, Moonbear gets worried. Is the moon lost forever? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Presents a colorful story for early readers that describes the importance of water on the earth.

The ever-curious Bear paints a surprising—and very creative—portrait of his mother in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. At school one day Bear paints a picture of his mother. On his way home, each of his friends offers advice on how to make the picture look even better. Will Mama Bear be angry—or amused—when she sees Bear’s unusual portrait? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Just before leaving with his family for the move to their new home, Little Bear says goodbye to all his favorite places in and around his old house.

A child explains how he and the Earth dance and sing together and take turns listening to each other.

In this clever board book, each page encourages readers to mimic the sounds and actions of a different animal. With a die-cut hole in the center of each illustration, readers can turn the artwork into performance art. Children, parents, teachers and librarians will love peeking through the holes to snap like a turtle, oink like a pig and stick out their tongues like a snake. Kids will roar for more!

As the newest pet in Miss Clark''s classroom, Dexter must learn a few things from his brother and sister mice, Molly and Jake, about how to survive in the world outside his cage--without turning the classroom upside down.

Blast to the moon and back with best friends Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One night while watching the moon, Moonbear turns to Little Bird and asks, “I wonder what the moon tastes like?” The ever-curious Moonbear begins a quest that ends up taking him all the way to the moon and back again. This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

After trying pizza for the very first time, everything Baby Bear sees reminds him of the tasty treat and he decides never to eat anything else.

Moonbear loves the moon in all of her phases. On board pages.

A young girl discovers all the things the wind can do, by playing and dancing along with it.

Mr. Maxwell is one contented cat. He has just been promoted. And what better way to celebrate than by going to his favorite restaurant, the Paw and Claw? He decides to live a little and order the house specialty -- a live mouse. When the headwaiter asks if they should kill the mouse, Mr. Maxwell says that isn''t necessary. He knows the Paw and Claw''s mice are bred for politeness! But this particular live mouse can''t keep quiet -- would Mr. Maxwell like to add a little salt? Or order a glass of wine? Would he mind saying a little prayer before eating? My, what a bold and wordy mouse! Mr. Maxwell hopes the mouse doesn''t give him indigestion u0080 Richly illustrated and full of surprises, Mr. Maxwell''s Mouse is a David-and-Goliath story with claws, whiskers and tails.

Papa Bear uses his culinary skills and a little imagination to concoct a sand cake.