Denise Fleming

Baby animals are going to sleep one by one, but the tiny human baby is the most special of all. Denise Fleming's knack for understanding the preschool set shines through in this gentle good-night story, illustrated with her signature pulp paintings. Take a colorful look at all the tired babies who are closing their eyes, and start a new bedtime ritual with your own sleepy little one.

It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong.

All the farm animals are where they should be, clucking and mucking, mewing and cooing, except for the missing goose.

Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the great variety of beetles and their swirling, humming, crashing activities.

When a cow loses her moo, she searches to see if another animal in the barn has it.

A mouse works his way through the alphabet as he folds the "F," measures the "M," and rolls the "R."

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...