Synopses & Reviews
What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice--who even find a funny way to trick a sneaky cat.
Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that shes a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, color, and innovation.
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"The skillfully wielded visual anarchy explodes off the page . . . This is one market trip children will wish to take again and again."and#8211;
Publishers Weeklyand#8220;All-in-all, a delightful, albeit raucous, romp.and#8221;and#8212;School Library Journal
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"The large, lively, double-page spreads are sure to win a responsive audience at story hour." School Library Journal
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Can the three Billy Goats Gruff cross the troll's bridge without being eaten? Find out in the perfect introduction to the beloved must-have classic by two-time Caldecott Honor-winner Paul Galdone.
The three Billy Goats Gruff are hungry They want to go over the bridge and up the hillside to a fine meadow full of grass and daisies where they can eat and eat and eat.
But under the bridge lives a troll who's as mean as he is ugly... How will they ever get past him?
An energetic, predictable chorus makes for a wonderful read-aloud of this classic tale.
Don't miss Paul Galdone's favorite board books, including:
The Gingerbread Boy Board BookHenny Penny Board BookThe Three Little Pigs Board Book
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In this companion to the classic concept book Mouse Paint, three mice learn about shapes, creativity, and cooperation.
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To market, to market, to buy a fat pig . . . Whats a poor shopper to do when her groceries have a mind of their own? The lively rhymes and innovative artwork make for a perfect lap-sized board book.
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A simple trip to the market turns into utter chaos! Whatand#8217;s a poor shopper to do when her groceries have a mind of their own? Anne Mirandaand#8217;s rhythmic and raucous text and Janet Stevensand#8217;s energetic multimedia illustrations come to life as never before in this new big book!
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Frogs hop.Rabbits hop.
Cows hop . . .
Cows hop? Cows do many things but they don't hop. Animals facts meet pure silliness in this laugh-out-loud book.
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The mice are at it again. This time, they are discussing shapes and arranging them to create recognizable images. They even make a cat face with lots of pointy teeth. When the real cat shows up, they use their typical ingenuity to escape!
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The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale.
About the Author
A simple trip to the market turns into utter chaos! Whatand#8217;s a poor shopper to do when her groceries have a mind of their own? Anne Mirandaand#8217;s rhythmic and raucous text and Janet Stevensand#8217;s energetic multimedia illustrations come to life as never before in this new big book!"The skillfully wielded visual anarchy explodes off the page . . . This is one market trip children will wish to take again and again."and#8211;
Publishers Weeklyand#8220;All-in-all, a delightful, albeit raucous, romp.and#8221;and#8212;School Library JournalANNE MIRANDAand#160;buys many of her groceries at traditional Spanishmercados, where one can find both animals and vegetables. When sheand#8217;s not at the market, she spends much of her time writing childrenand#8217;s books, including Night Songs, which she illustrated, and Glad Monster, Sad Monster, illustrated by Ed Emberley. She lives with her husband and their two young sons in Madrid, Spain.