My First Treasury Of Animal Stories

Jump into the really wild fun with this adorable My First Book of Animal Stories. Join Pepper the tracking puppy on a mission, find out whether Percy the penguin will get to fly, meet Ella the elephant who thinks she's a monkey, and much more. Filled with charming illustrations and cute characters, children are sure to love every tale.

In My Treasury of Animal Stories, well-loved stories featuring animals are gathered in one volume. Stories include some of children's favorite creatures, such as rabbits, kittens, ponies, dolphins, puppies, and teddy bears. Perfect for parents to read to their children at bedtime or for children to enjoy on their own, this story will continue to amuse and delight.

Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.

Snuggle up with 11 adorable tales in this dreamy treasury of bedtime stories. Meet an owl who tries to stay up late, a hippo that loves teddy bears, and a forgetful little fox, plus many more cute characters in this sweet collection. Parents and children alike will want to read each sleepy story again and again.

Welcome to Dinosaur Land, a prehistoric world filled with stomping Stegosaurus, terrifying T-Rex, and much more. Meet the Deadly Dinos as they compete for the Cretaceous Cup, read about Herbie the herbivore with a huge appetite and find out why Trey's tail is so very troublesome. 16 fantastic tales make this the perfect dinosaur book to read, again and again.

Join much-loved characters on their adventures in these 18 beautifully illustrated stories which have been adapted from traditional sources, including classic tales from Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. The stories are perfect for bedtime, younger readers, or simply a quick escape into a fun-filled fantasy land. Treasury Collections are sure to capture the imagination of everyone in your family.

Sharing a story together is precious. Snuggle up and read these charming stories together. This is the time to sprinkle in life's lessons and interact with your child. The board pages and the bright illustrations will engage your child in the sweet animal stories. Makes a wonderful gift for a new baby. Moms and Grandmas alike will enjoy this lovely padded board book. 12 favorite animal stories Sweet illustrations help young children stay interested in these favorite stories and rhymes Encourages bonding between parents and children