New Releases by Sylvia Long

Featuring four different Mother Goose rhymes—"Humpty Dumpty", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Hickory, Dickory, Dock", and "Hey, Diddle, Diddle"—and accompanied by beautiful illustrations from celebrated children''s book artist Sylvia Long, this collection of short ebooks is perfect for the young reader.

Introduce your little budding naturalists to the wonderful world of eggs with this beautiful picture book full of wit and charm. Award-winning artist Sylvia Long has teamed with up-and-coming author Dianna Aston to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to eggs. From tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder. The evocative text is sure to inspire lively questions and observations. Yet while poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to more than sixty types of eggs and an interesting array of egg facts. Even the endpapers brim with information. A tender and fascinating guide that is equally at home being read to a child on a parent''s lap as in a classroom reading circle. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition. Praise for An Egg Is Quiet: A Junior Library Guild Premiere Selection A New York Public Library Title for Reading and Sharing A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best "A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and textures." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This attractive volume pleases on both aesthetic and intellectual level." — Publishers Weekly, starred review "Beautifully illustrated. . . . Will inspire kids to marvel at animals'' variety and beauty." — Booklist

This introduction to the world of butterflies, filled with stunning illustrations, is "a lovely mix of science and wonder" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review). The creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet and A Seed Is Sleepy have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. From iridescent blue swallowtails and brilliant orange monarchs to the world''s tiniest butterfly (Western Pygmy Blue) and the largest (Queen Alexandra''s Birdwing), an incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here, in a book to delight any child. "Similar butterfly albums abound, but none show these most decorative members of the insect clan to better advantage." — Kirkus Reviews "Beautiful." — The Wall Street Journal

Cherished for nearly two centuries, the traditional lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" continues to send children off to dreamland. In this tenderly illustrated edition of the classic rhyme, award-winning artist Sylvia Long touches the hearts of reader yet again. Her detailed watercolors depict a group of animal friends as they make their way home under the night sky to complete their bedtime rituals with their families. The last verse finds each baby animal nested in bed. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is the perfect bedtime story, sure to lull children to sleep. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.

From best-selling artist Sylvia Long comes an exquisite version of Hans Christian Andersen''s beloved tale about a thumb-size girl and her larger-than-life adventures. Jewel-toned paintings depict the story''s settings from light and airy meadows to Mole''s dark and dismal underground homewhile whimsical details bring the classic cast of characters to life and make this storytime favorite a visual feast.

This spirited picture book celebrates Native American traditions as it teaches young children to count from one to ten. The whimsical illustrations of Ten Little Rabbits, reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, glow with brilliant color and are filled with fascinating detail. Each number introduces a facet of traditional Native American culture, such as Pueblo corn dances or Navajo weaving, and the simple, rhyming text is enhanced by a brief afterword on Native American customs. Ideal for story time or bedtime, this is a book sure to leave children counting rabbits instead of sheep. Winner of the International Reading Association Children''s Book Award Praise for Ten Little Rabbits "Writer Virginia Grossman and artist Sylvia Long, a Dakota Indian, have created this book with honestly and careful attention to authenticity and beauty, and the result is a high-quality combination of rhyme, culture, and artistic expression that will please children." — Booklist "A valuable replacement for the old, stereotypical ten little Indians rhyme. . . . A delightful visual treat." — The Five Owls "A quiet, respectful survey of some Native American customs organized through the structure of a counting rhyme, populated by rabbits dressed in traditional garb. . . . Notes at the back identify each tribe represented (Plains, Pueblo, Great Lakes, Northwestern, and Southwestern peoples), and provide information about the pictures. The rabbits have an earnest charm reminiscent of Marjorie Flack''s industrious family." — School Library Journal

Combien de temps une graine met-elle pour germer ? A quoi servent les racines ? Toutes les graines se ressemblent-elles ? Cet album présente plus de trente variétés de semences et explique de façon poétique et pédagogique la vie et l''évolution d''une graine. Donnera-t-elle un arbre, une fleur ou une céréale ? Chut, laissons-la nous faire la surprise...

In this variation on an old lullaby, a baby rabbit is promised an assortment of presents from its adoring parent.

Cherished for two centuries, the traditional lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" continues to escort children into sleep. This tenderly illustrated edition of the classic rhyme by an award-winning illustrator depicts a group of animal friends as they make their way home under a night sky to complete their bedtime rituals with their families. Full-color illustrations.

Rhyming text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature.