Most Popular Books by Harriet Ziefert

George only likes things that are square like himself until a dream reminds him of how nice round can be.

Allie''s preparations for Halloween include making a jack-o''-lantern, filling trick-or-treat bags, and finding a costume for the school parade.

Nothing delights kids more than a good rhyme. It''s fun to say aloud, has an appealing rhythm, and stays in the mind more easily than simple sentences. Rhyming Words gives children a delightful introduction to letter sounds and pronunciation.

Mouse and Mole moved to a brand new house, now does everything work?

What a great gift for the bride drowning in pre-wedding madness! She’ll totally relate to her comic counterpart on the page, who’s coping with everything from a stubborn hairdresser to embarrassing family members. Divided into two parts— “Planning the Wedding” and “Wedding Day”—this little gem is sure to give stressed-out brides-to-be a very welcome laugh. Witty cartoons capture the agony of a fianc� with no opinions and a future mother-in-law with lots of opinions; of selecting bridesmaids and choosing a dress that suits everyo≠ and dealing with a pimple that arrives bright and early on the big day! All these little miseries add up to, of course, a happy, fairytale ending as the bride marries the one she loves. Jennifer Rapp’s cartoons have appeared in Wunderkind, an all-cartoon newspaper. She is the creator of a nationally distributed greeting card li≠ owner of Teetersaw, Inc.; and illustrator of two earlier books: Misery Is a Smell in Your Backpack and Misery Is a Spider in the Bathtub. Jennifer lives in Chicago.

Spending time with Grandma is so much fun! She knows all about butterflies, snails, and computers. And she has great ideas for new adventures. Grandma will play dress-up with you, and she''ll show you pictures of your mom when she was a little girl. This adorable lift-the-flap book is perfect for young children to read with Grandma when she comes to visit.

A children''s Introducation to holidays

From hairstylist to chief financial officer, a wife plays so many roles--and this delightfully humorous collection honors every one of them. With fun full-page drawings and an appealing gift format, this adorable little hardcover is perfect for Mother''s Day, holidays, birthdays, or any day at all. Throughout, wives do just what they do best: substitute for a thermometer with a hand on the forehead; provide ballast for a canoe by sitting at the edge; double as a travel pillow as hubby rests his head on her shoulder; and have a sexy time walking the home runway as a lingerie model. The friendly, eye-catching format and engaging look will have this book flying off the shelves and into wives'' arms everywhere.

Brief text and illustrations describe how a dog can be a letter carrier, food critic, travel companion, and more.

A young boys gets a new winter coat, boots, gloves and a hat and the waits eagerly for it to snow.

It''s the Fourth of July and everyone in the town of Chatham can''t wait to see the parade--especially the big fireworks display afterward. Full-color illustrations.

Humorous drawings show some different ways in which moms serve their children.

Would life be fun without water? It would not! Pools for lap swimming, ponds for row boating, Lazy rivers for paddling and floating, Canoe in a creek, sail on the blue sea, And on a big lake stand on one ski. Snorkel in the ocean, what''s down in the deep? Jump in and splash from a cliff so steep! Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many way that water is essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn’t stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of water – and the environmental danger to water posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well. Kids will view the many forms of water in our lives and will view it in a whole new light after going on an aquatic eco-tour in this gorgeous poem about water. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

A dozen dogs frolicking on the beach introduce the numbers one through twelve.

As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

The sequel to the bestselling Sleepy Dog! In this Step 1 Step into Reading Reader, Sleepy Dog does not want to wake up! The sun is up, the cat is up—wake up, Sleepy Dog! Every sleepy child will laugh with Sleepy Dog as he shakes off his snooziness and finally gets out of bed, all ready to play. Fans of the original Sleepy Dog will be excited to join in Sleepy Dog’s fun morning. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

A little mouse takes part in a wonderful wedding celebration.

When you need worms for fishing, Grandpa knows just where to look. Grandpas are great at making things, like bookshelves, burgers, and funny faces. Some grandpas like to sing old songs, some like to play baseball, and all grandpas make you feel special. Young children and grandpas alike will love this sweet tribute to the special love between them

Pictures of various city sights illustrate different shapes.

An innocent young alligator tries to make friends with various animals, but they all run away, shouting, "Egads, alligator!"

Best buddies Mike and Tony enjoy doing everything together, from playing baseball to riding bikes, so their argument over a pillow fight keeps them apart for only a short while.

A keepsake filled with humorous and honest sayings about friendship features unique artwork and five original adhesive bandages for kids to collect and trade. Original.

In this version of the popular folksong, a baby won''t go to sleep and its family jokes about all the funny ways they could get it to sleep. Printed music included.

Debbie seems to be in everyone''s way as she searches for just the right place to play ball.

A mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This celebration of mothers is ideal for Mother''s Day and for sharing throughout the year.

Count ten trick-or-treaters on a Halloween night and watch them disappear at the spooky old house.

Three friends share their lunches and a lesson in fairness.

Compares animals of varying sizes, thus defining small, smaller, smallest and big, bigger, biggest.

Nicky is a playful kitten. His house has an upstairs and a downstairs. When his mother calls, "Nicky, where are you?" Nicky might be up, or he might be down. Or… he might be nowhere to be found!

What gives you a seat, a floor for your feet? A place you can sit with your family to eat? The pum-pum of a drum, a guitar’s twangy strum . . . Tree wood makes music zing, ping, and hum. Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many items that are made from trees. But it doesn’t stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of live trees – and the environmental danger to trees posed by forest fires, floods, and deforestation. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well. Kids will view their backyards and parks in a whole new light after going on an arboreal eco-tour in this gorgeous paean to trees. This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.

Three children wake up early in the morning to prepare a surprise for their mother.

Easy words with a rhyming refrain describe the strange antics of a variety of animals.

Discusses all the things involved in choosing a pet.

Beet on the street? Learn about long vowel sounds in this new Flip-a-Word book. This bright and bold book uses phonics and die-cut pages to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Playful illustrations in a Japanese style will appeal to kids andhelp make learning to read fun!

A little girl asks many questions about the world while taking a walk with her mother.

When Andy wants to play, his parents and his sister tell him, "Later, Andy." When he gets tired of playing with his dog, he tells the dog, "Later, Rover."

A little girl who hates to go to bed and also hates to get up is told by her parents all the good things about doing both. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.