Eric Carle

Shows the growth of a small seed that survives the winter cold to become a beautiful spring flower.

A simple introduction to the meaning of numbers and sets as a rooster, on his way to see the world, is joined by fourteen animals along the way.

By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake. The barnyard rooster crows to tell Jack it's time to get up. It's very early in the morning -- and Jack is so hungry that what he really wants is a large pancake for breakfast. But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black he, milk from the spotted cow, and butter churned from fresh cream. Will it ever be time for breakfast...

By order of the Duke, Walter the baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

The popular author and cut-paper illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar presents a board-book edition of the story of a boy who searches for his cat and finds a surprise.

A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. Cutouts along the edges of the pages display various animals and colors.

After Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs on Mr. Seahorse's belly, he drifts through the water, greeting other fish fathers who are taking care of their eggs.

Each day of the week brings a new food, until on Sunday all the world's children can come and eat it up.

A grouchy ladybug, looking for a fight, challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength.

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.