New Releases by Margaret Wise BROWN

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight. In this classic of children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

Five-year-old Robin creates chaos all over the house, until he is allowed to design his own room.

Rhyming verses describe things that are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, gray, white, and pink.

Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on their way West.

One by one, the little bunny bids good night to all the comforting objects in his room. Now, fans of Goodnight Moon can enjoy their very own comb and brush set, featuring artwork from the book and packaged with the board book edition of the classic story. A perfect gift for a new baby.

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. On board pages.

Christmas Is in the Air But how can you tell? Does the air smell of tangerines? And Christmas greens? Can you feel it in the wind? Or hear it in the sound of a song? Experience the beauty and mystery of Christmas in this classic story told by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated with charming paintings by Anne Mortimer.

I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars!

This unique package includes a "Goodnight Moon" classic board book plus an adorable soft bunny rattle. Full color.

Generations of children have made Goodnight Moon a favorite among bedtime stories. Now the popular board book edition is packaged with cuddly bunny slippers in an easy-to-carry tote that will be a treasure to keep and a wonderful gift for every young child.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Generations of children have begged to hear this story before bed. Now children can add a new element to their bedtime routine by flipping the tape and listening to the original Goodnight Moon lullaby on the reverse side. In a new, beautifully designed reusable pouch, this wonderful recording of the classic bedtime story and the special bonus of the soothing, original lullaby composed especially for this recording is just right for sleepyheads. American Bookseller''s Pick of the Lists 1995

Buenas noches, Luna por Margaret Wise Brown Ilustrado por Clement Hurd En una gran habitación verde, arropado en su cama, está un conejito. -- Buenas noches, habitación. -- Buenas noches, Luna -- dice el conejito. Y así sucesivamente, le da las buenas noches a todas las cosas que reconoce en su cuarto: al cuadro de los tres ositos sentaditos en sus sillas, a los relojes y a los calcetines, a los gatitos juguetones y a los lindos mitones. En este cuento clásico de la literatura infantil, adorado por generaciones de niños, la poesía que encierra su texto y la ternura de sus bellas ilustraciones con-vierten a éste en un libro ideal para culminar el día.

En el juego de escondite un conejito trata, en vano, de irse lejos de su mamá. Por su tenaz amor la madre siempre logra encontrar a su hijo.

By the big red barn In the great green field, There was a pink pig Who was learning to squeal. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese--and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown''s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps. In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. Margaret Wise Brown''s lulling story about a day in the life of a barnyard is now available as a sturdy board book. Felicia Bond''s atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this story.

In a story reminiscent of TThe Indian in the Cupboard'', the boy Caspar discovers a tiny Indian man (''perhaps as big as a frog'') and experiences, with him, the cycle of a year, each season memorable for some wonderful yet perfectly natural happening. Picture book format, ages 6 - 10.

A collection of previously unpublished poems, including "Apple Trees", "From a Hornet''s Nest", and "I Dreamed of a Horse".

On a trip to the country, a little dog named Muffin encounters all kinds of new and puzzling sounds.

Muffin the dog is blindfolded for a day and tries to identify things by the sounds they make.

Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

A dog that has always wanted to go to sea finally realizes his dream.

Brief text shares the dreams of various animals and people.

By the big red barn In the great green field, There was a pink pig Who was learning to squeal. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese--and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown''s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese--and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margarett Wise Brown''s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps.

The important thing about The Important Book -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat (if he wants to). For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. ''A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.'' -- K.

Rhymed text and illustrations introduce the many different animals that live in the big red barn.

Unable to sleep on Christmas Eve, four children creep downstairs to see the tree, their stockings, their wrapped gifts, and to hear the singing of the carolers.