Pierre, a pampered show poodle in training, is torn between his love for his devoted owner, Miss Murphy, and his dreams of running wild in the park. One day, an open door beckons and Pierre escapes. But, this spunky little pooch gets more than he bargains for and learns that home is the best place of all.
“Goodnight, Edwin!” Edwin Dupree is sent up to bed, and it’s the last place he wants to be. He’s sure that more important, more exciting things are going on downstairs. When he creeps down to see—wouldn’t you know—he has been left out! His house has been transformed into a veritable wonderland of igloos and penguins, waterfalls and rafting, candies and desserts galore! It’s not fair. His parents are having so much fun without him. How will he ever fall asleep?
Coriander is a contrary, stubborn hen, with a mind of her own. When she decides to plant herself in the middle of the road causing a chaotic traffic jam of cars, trucks, and buses, Farmer Bucket and Mrs. Bucket can't get Coriander to budge. Little Fanny Bucket finally uses a bit of reverse psychology to get her way. But will Coriander have the last laugh?
You may think you know the story of the Ugly Duckling, but think again. In the capable hands of his alter ego Maynard Moose, storyteller Willy Claflin takes us on a wacky journey where this Uglified Ducky, a hapless young moose, "blunders away" from his home, is mistaken for a baby duck, and endures endless humiliation as he tries to learn to waddle, quack, swim, and fly. Eventually, he finds his true "fambly," who helps him discover his own beauty.
Retold with vivid and unique illustrations, the universally loved story The Ugly Duckling will delight early readers and older learners alike. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale of a special little duckling who grew up to be something more
