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.

When spring comes, Bear wakes up very hungry and is treated to great food by his friends.

Clever monkey Chico Bon Bon builds lots of things with his many tools, and when he is captured by an organ grinder, he uses them to help him escape and get back home.

Rhyming text describes a dog grooming establishment on picture day and the uproar some curious kittens cause when they try to explore.

What's a seal to do when she's new to the zoo? Make new friends, of course! But after the other animals aren't so friendly, a wise sparrow inspires them to surprise Seal with a special treat.

Traces the experiences of Miss Harmony's alligator kindergarteners, whose classmate throws disruptive temper tantrums.

"This very special hug in a book is the perfect way to say I love you. Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Panda Bear, Baby Bear, and more, this ... gift book celebrates the affirming power of a hug"--

The wood mouse and the rabbit find a rag doll in the woods. Nothing about it is familiar: it doesn't smell like the fresh air of spring or feel like the rough bark of a tree. As the group of animals grows and searches for a clue to where the doll came from, they encounter more mysteries-and discover the one thing their hearts know to be true. --Amazon.com.

Mr. Putney has all sorts of animal friends with unusual names.

A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well.