Best Selling Books by Miriam Schlein

As he is cozily curled up in their nest, Little Cottontail''s mother tells him the story of another little rabbit and his adventures. Little Cottontail thinks the story is about him. Children will identify with Little Cottontail''s mixed desires for independence and security.

Explains how the number one can refer to a single item, the two shoes in a pair, the seven days in a week, the twelve eggs in a dozen, all the trees in a forest, and much more.

When Little Raccoon asks his mother when she loves him the most, she finally answers "always right now."

An overview of possible careers in a department store, emphasizing the dignity of work, the diversity of career possibilities, and the interrelationship of various jobs.

Children identify situations that make them feel negative.

Mother Kangaroo expresses her confidence in her youngster''s ability to achieve great things.

Daxiong mao is rare and mysterious, like a god, living in the midst of the mountains. Strange things are happening on Lu Yi''s farm. First, some men from the Chinese government ask Lu Yi''s father to sell the property that has belonged to the family for generations. Then a giant panda appears in a neighbor''s field, A rare occurrence, given the farm''s distance from the high-mountain bamboo forests that pandas inhabit.Lu Yi has a feeling that the two mysteries are somehow connected. And before long, an orphaned baby panda he finds in the'' woods provides an answer. As the boy nurses the helpless animal back to health, he begins an adventure that may, well change his entire future.

Rhyming text examines the basic shapes round and square and how they appear in things around us, concluding with the recognition that there are many other shapes in the world as well.

Benjie''s goldfish Goldie, believed to be dead, is flushed down the toilet and escapes through the sewer system into the goldfish pond at the Botanical Garden, where she finds a peaceful and happy existence with others of her kind.

Discusses a project which attempts to provide food for giant pandas during critical bamboo emergencies, periods when their only natural food dies off during one phase of its growth cycle.

Explains the meaning and traditions of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a harvest celebration, and the Simḥat Torah, which celebrates the joy in God''s teachings which are contained in the Torah scrolls.

Explores the reasons, including food, nesting places, mates, rank, and territory, why animals display aggressive behavior and fight with other animals like themselves.

An introduction to the geography and animal life of the southernmost continent, 95 percent of whose surface is covered with ice.

Follows the life cycle of the sea horse, a fish with a prehensile tail and body armor, describing its physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment.

How do lions live their daily lives? What do they eat? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the lion; at its senses, its life cycle and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world''s foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet''s wildlife. Geared for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall''s principles of learning about animals by observing the way they live. Written by Leslie MacGuire, author of Growing Up in Nature With an introduction by Jane Goodall Photographs by Leonard Lee Rue III and Ben Rue Jr.

An introduction to elephants, majestic, intelligent residents of Africa and Asia.

Describes Columbus'' first voyage of discovery as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old ship''s boy.

An introduction to gorillas, gentle, shy residents of Africa. How do gorillas live their daily lives? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the gorilla; at its senses, its life cycle, and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world’s foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet’s wildlife. Geared especially for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall’s principles of learning about animals by observing the way they live. Written by Miriam Schlein, author of Project Panda Watch With an introduction by Jane Goodall With full-color photographs throughout A Byron Preiss Book

A little cat tries to figure out why his mother loves him even when he is naughty, and if she loves him at other times because he is good.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the panda.