Denise Fleming

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest.

Each day, Papa Duck goes out with his ducklings but on Monday only four come back, on Tuesday only three, but on Saturday all return when he calls and on Sunday, they stay home and rest.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

A snowman comes alive as the child building it adds pieces during the first ten days of winter.

Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Halloween.

When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.

Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love...