Most Popular Books by tibor gergely

The story of how storks nest on cartwheels fastened to the chimneys of European farmhouses

The little red caboose always came last. By the time the little red caboose came along, the boys and girls were turning away. "How I wish I were a big black engine, puffing and chuffing way up at the front of the train! But I'm just the little old red caboose. Nobody cares for me." The train went slower and slower and s-l-o-w-e-r. It looked as if that train could not get up the mountain. The little red caboose slammed on his brakes. And he held tight to the tracks. And he kept that train from sliding down the mountain! Now, children wave at the big black engine and at all the cars. But they save their biggest waves for the little red caboose. Because the little red caboose saved the train.

Clang, clang, clang! goes the fire engine bell.The brave firemen are off to save the day. For the first time in 30 years, this family favorite is available in a large format. Tibor Gergely's big red fire trucks almost jump off the pages.

Illustrations show some of the animals that came two by two to Noah's ark.

Offers in text and illustrations a variety of facts about the physical characteristics and behavior of many different animals.

Text and pictures explore all the different activities taking place in the city, on the farm, in the circus, restaurant, market, and other places.

Pictures a baby animal for each letter of the alphabet, from anteater to zorilla.

Retellings of four traditional tales: "The Gingerbread Boy," "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Four Musicians."

Includes common and uncommon animals from all areas of the globe.