This modern edition of "Twas the night before Christmas," features four different homes and families, each on Christmas Eve, that reflect the diverse world we live in, lush landscapes and charming scenes capture the wonder and magic of Christmas. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this tale, the illustrator reminds us that no matter where we live, all children share the same wish...

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart's desire when he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters.

Peter disobeys his mother by going into Mr. McGregor's garden and almost gets caught.

A bear almost gives up his search for his missing hat until he remembers something important.

"A fully color-enhanced edition of the beloved classic by Dr. Seuss about how the Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas and grows his heart three sizes"--

When Kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.

Little Bear and Sal both go berrying with their mothers, but after sitting down to rest, they each end up following the other one's mother. Includes second track featuring play-along games, songs, and rhymes.

A young boy is depicted doing a variety of naughty things for which he is repeatedly admonished, but finally he gets a hug.

At bedtime, a little llama worries after his mother puts him to bed and goes downstairs.