Synopses & Reviews
Here is the blue sheep.and#201;sta es la oveja azul. But where is the green sheep?
and#191;Pero dand#243;nde estand#225; la oveja verde? and#160; The search for the green sheep is on in this bilingual board book edition of the Australian author Mem Fox and the cartoonist Judy Horacekand#8217;s delightful read-aloud Where Is the Green Sheep? Wee ones will learn concepts such as opposites and colors, but mostly they will cheer when the green sheep is finally discovered at the end. Each line is translated into Spanish directly below for easy comprehension. Awards: ALA Notable Book (2005), Horn Book Fanfare Best Books of 2004, Child Magazine Best Book of the Year, 2004
Review
"This gently lilting read-aloud is just right for bedtime, or anytime your child could use a little extra comfort. Youand#8217;ll go ga-ga yourself over the adorable watercolors of babies around the world." --Parenting , September 2008
"Put two titans of kids' books together for the first time, and what do you get (besides the urge to shout, "What took you so long?")? The answer: an instant classic . . . there's real magic at work here."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes gently presents--but never preaches--a satisfying lesson about humanity and international harmony."--BookPage
"A standout for its beautiful simplicity, this picture-book collaboration between Fox and Oxenbury aims a message of diversity and tolerance at very young children. . . . Clusters of adorable mulitcultural babies from around the world toddle across the pages until just one child receives three kisses on the nose from her loving mom, a sweet gesture that parents will want to act out with their own children. A gentle, joyous offering."--Booklist, starred review
"Fox's lilting verse just has to be read aloud, and preschoolers will quickly pick up on and join in on the anticipated refrain. Oxenbury's spacious illustrations, featuring her irresistible round-headed tots (and, of course, plenty of chubby baby digits), emphasize the babies' differences and will engage even the youngest listeners in the on-page action."--The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
"In 'Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,' two beloved picture-book creators and#151; the storyteller Mem Fox and the artist Helen Oxenbury and#151; merge their talents in a winsome look at babies around the world."and#151;The New York Times Book Review
"A witty and winsome look at babies around the world that has a toe-tapping refrain: the words sound easy and familiar, as though they have been handed down to children forever. And the story ends with a pitch-perfect moment: one little baby who is 'mine, all mine.' "--The New York Times Book Review, Notable Children's Books of 2008
"'Light as air and sweet as honey' might be a way to describe this delectable confection about babies, here, there and everywhere."--The Globe and Mail
Wichita Eagle, Great Gift Recommendations 2008
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An ALA Notable Childrenand#8217;s Bookand#160;A
Child Magazine Best Book of the Yearand#160;
Horn Book Fanfare Selectionand#160;"Laughs and interactive play will ensue among readers and listeners." and#151;
Booklistand#160;"[P]erfectly attuned to a toddler's sense of playful discovery." and#151;
Horn Book Guideand#160;"[J]ust right for toddlers experiencing the basics of life and budding readers learning to complete their sentences by looking at words and pictures together." and#151;
Kirkus ReviewsSynopsis
A modern nursery rhyme about the things that babies everywhere have in common, now available in a Spanish/English bilingual board book edition.
Synopsis
"A gentle, joyous offering." --
Booklist, starred review
"There was one little baby / who was born far away. / And another who was born / on the very next day. / And both of these babies, / as everyone knows, / had ten little fingers / and ten little toes." No matter which part of the world a baby comes from--born on the ice or in a tent--that baby has "ten little fingers / and ten little toes," the pleasing refrain of this rhyming tribute to the sweet universality of babies of all colors. Soft, rounded babies are captured in soft, rounded watercolors in this new Spanish-English bilingual board book edition
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As everyone knows,
nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they--and the babies they belong to--bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world
This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you'll want to do is go back to the beginning . . . and read it again The luminous watercolor illustrations of these roly-poly little ones from a variety of backgrounds are adorable, quirky, and true to life, right down to the wrinkles, dimples, and pudges in their completely squishable arms, legs, and tummies.
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and#171; and#8220;A gentle, joyous offering.and#8221; and#8212;
Booklist, starred review
and#8220;There was one little baby / who was born far away. / And another who was born / on the very next day. / And both of these babies, / as everyone knows, / had ten little fingers / and ten little toes.and#8221; No matter which part of the world a baby comes fromand#8212;born on the ice or in a tentand#8212;that baby has and#8220;ten little fingers / and ten little toes,and#8221; the pleasing refrain of this rhyming tribute to the sweet universality of babies of all colors. Soft, rounded babies are captured in soft, rounded watercolors in this new Spanish-English bilingual board book edition!
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Little ones are sure to be lulled off to a peaceful, sheep-filled sleep by this cozy new book from acclaimed author Mem Fox and Australian artist Judy Horacek.
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While Mama monkey takes a nap, the Five Little Monkeys discover that it is unwise to tease Mr. Crocodile. Now in an sturdy board book format, Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys while learning the words of the familiar tale in both languages.
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When the five little monkeys go to the river for a picnic with Mama, they discover that it isnand#8217;t very nice to tease Mr. Crocodile . . . it might even be dangerous!and#160;Thisand#160;sturdy board book edition featuresand#160;Eileen Christelowand#8217;s irresistible monkey art with bilingual text set in two different colors, soand#160;young children can follow the antics of the five little monkeys in Spanish and English!
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As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves. Now in sturdy board book for Spanish- and English-speaking readers!
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Even doctorand#8217;s orders wonand#8217;t stop these silly monkeys from having their fun. But youand#8217;ll never guess what Mama does when the five little monkeys finally do fall asleep! Here is the best-selling classic Five Little Monkeys story, availableand#160;now in aand#160;sturdyand#160;bilingual board book edition. Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys while learning the words of the familiar tale in both languages.
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With nothing to do, the five little monkeys makeand#160;the household chores aand#160;fun -and messy- adventure!and#160;Now Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys in aand#160;sturdy board book format.
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When five little monkeys ask for something to do, cleaning the house for Grandma Bessieand#8217;s visit isnand#8217;t exactly what they had in mind. But leave it to those mischievous monkeys to find a way to make housework fun . . . and messy!
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys in a sturdy board book perfect for repeat readings.
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Can the five little monkeys bake a surprise birthday cake without wakingand#160;Mama up? Now available in a sturdy board bookand#160;for English- and Spanish-speaking readers!
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Five little monkeys wake up with the sun. Today is their mamaand#8217;s birthday, and they are going to bake a cake. Theyand#8217;ll have to measure the flour and mix in the right number of eggs, and get it all into the oven in time for the birthday surpriseand#8212;without waking up Mama!and#160;Eileen Christelow has created an original, high-energy romp, sure to delight any child who has tried to plan a surprise. Now Spanish- and English-speaking readers can enjoy the lighthearted antics of these lovable monkeys in aand#160;sturdy board book, perfect for repeat readings.
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One day three white mice discover three jars of paint--red, blue, and yellow. Both parents and children alike will appreciate this lighthearted presentation of a lesson in color. and#8220;Walshand#8217;s cut-paper collage illustrations have bold colors and just the right simplicity for the storyline. A real charmer thatand#8217;s great fun as well as informative.and#8221;--
School Library JournalAbout the Author
MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,andnbsp;Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.HELEN OXENBURY is the world-class illustrator of dozens of beloved picture books, includingandnbsp;Michael Rosenand#39;s Weand#39;re Going on a Bear Hunt, Phyllis Rootand#39;s Big Momma Makes the World,andnbsp;which wonandnbsp;the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award, and her own Tom and Pippo series. She lives in London, England.