Book Description

What better way to celebrate Eric Carle’s The Very Busy Spider’s 20th year in publication than to issue a Spanish-language version? This colorful, touch-and-feel story of an industrious spider is an Eric Carle classic, and now Spanish-speaking children can add it to their bookshelf of childhood’s most cherished books. It’s also a great tool for teaching beginning Spanish to children.

A perfect companion to The Very Hungry Caterpillar (La Oruga Muy Hambrienta), this lovable, hard-working spider will spin her way into your heart, no matter what language you speak. ... Read more

Book Description

Reviews (3)

"Why are you silent?" Noah asked the dove.
When the people of the world sinned, and God chose the only righteous man, Noah, to build an ark, all of the animals gathered around. They, however, believed that Noah would only pick best of all the living creatures. The animals began to boast and argue amongst each other. "I am the largest," said the Elephant. "I am man's best friend," replied the dog. They argued and argued.
Noah noticed one lonely bird sitting in a tree. Noah asked the small, white dove why he did not boast. The Dove replied that he believed that everyone has something special, that another doesn't. Though, all are equally created by God.
Noah took all of the animals on the ark, but when he needed a 'messenger' to see if the waters were going down, the one he chose was the dove. The dove is a bird of humility and peace.
I believe that this story is good for those of all ages. It teaches a lesson to all; we are all equally created. People should remain humble.
It is excellently written and has amazing illustrations. I recommend this story to all. It is definitely worth reading.

Magical Tale of how the humble Dove became Peace Symbol
This simple story teaches a lesson in humility. Although all of the animals in the day of the Great Flood had unique qualities, above all the dove was chosen by Noah to be the messanger of Peace and new life. Demonstrating meekness and humility, the dove did not brag about being "better" than the other animals. Instead she waited her turn, certain that a useful assignment would be found for her.

What a heart warming message for children! The beautiful illustrations add to the magic touch of this enchanting children's book. I would recommend it as a gift for an early reader (up to age 8), or as a story to tell to a smaller child (age 2 to 5).*****

Delightful story, delightful pictures
This is a wonderful book in which a wide array of animals try to show why they should be allowed on the ark: the elephant argues his strength should save him; the fox, his cleverness; the donkey argues that he is more clever; the skunk, his odor ... Finally, Noah tells them he is to save them all. But the dove who did not brag will be his special messenger.

This is a delightful book that reader and listener will both enjoy. ... Read more

Amazon.com

When the late author and illustrator Leo Lionni was young, he answeredthe question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" with a thoroughlyunique reply: "The bell of the trolley car." He continued taking thenontraditional approach to life, writing his first children's book at age 50. Hewent on to write dozens more books, four of which appear in their completeoriginal form in this lovely treasury, with a special tribute by Eric Carle. Thecollection includes the enduring, endearing favorites Frederick, FishIs Fish, Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse, and Swimmy, all withLionni's playful watercolors and bold paper cutouts, three of which were namedCaldecott Honor Books. To have a sampling of four Lionni's enchanting creationstogether in one book is truly a gift--you'll be as happy as we are that hedidn't pursue the trolley-bell thing. A companion compact disc features a livelyrecording of each story. (Ages 4 to 8) ... Read more

Reviews (1)

great teaching tool
My daughter and I love this book. Kids love to hear the story over and over, and I'm using this German version to help teach my three year old and some of her friends German. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

For Our Children
I recieved this book as a baby shower gift with my first child and found the book to be very enlightening. It tells the story of a little girl named Ariel who passed away from Aids. The book is filled with drawings from Ariel and is narrated by her Mother , Elisabeth Glaser. The book comes with a cassette of some of Ariel's favorite nursery rhymes sung by, Ziggy Marley, James Taylor and Little Richard to name a few. Lyrics are printed in the book along with illustrations by Eric Carle and others. This was a great present and collaboration of great artists coming together to tell the story of Ariel. I feel this book is appropriate to share with children of all ages. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

A book incorporating many basic concepts/skills.
This is a great book which incorporates many basic concepts such as counting, manual dexterity, fruit naming, and colors. Repetition allows a young child to "read" the book. The one disappointment was the illustration of bananas which are shown growing the wrong way (bananas grow "up"). ... Read more

Book Description

Ten outstanding artists illustrate the similarities and differences in children and their activities in eight different parts of the world throughout one 24-hour day.

Features artwork from Raymond Briggs, Ron Brooks, Eric Carle, Gian Calvi, Zhu Chengliang, Leo and Diane Dillon, Akiko Hayashi, and Nicolai Ye. Popov

"All in a Day is a great success at conveying the warmth, richness, and variety of people." --School Library Journal

"Promotes peace and mutual understanding among children around the world."--Booklist ... Read more

Reviews (1)

This book is a true sign of peace, love, joy, and unity!!!
This book is truely a classic and I can say is one of my favorites it shows how the world is always going from one side of it to another and each country is represented by an author of that country, if you really want a keepsake get this book today!!! ... Read more

Book Description