Most Popular Books by Betsy Lewin

There''s a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story, simple enough for young readers to read on their own. The crocodile is hopeful, but when a bigger, mean crocodile tells him there''s no chance, he starts to wonder if he''s good enough. But with a little motivation from his friend, and a lot of practice and hard work, he''s ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! Using simple text and lots of sight words, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations, adding interest and detail to the narrative, showcasing the little crocodile''s practice and the shared joy of his triumph. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level B readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words, for kindergarten readers who''ve mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When you''ve mastered these simple stories, move on to level C! A Bank Street Best Children''s Book of the Year

Knight and Horse follow their dreams . . . but will they find the treasure they''re after? Find out in this Guided Reading Level F Book. Clank! Clank! Clip-Clop! Knight and his faithful Horse are on a quest to find the golden cookies of Knight''s dreams. Far and wide they travel, trotting through the land in search of treats-- but the cookies are nowhere to be found. Finally they return home, where a surprise in the kitchen awaits to reward their valiant quest. With simple text featuring repetition and predictable patterns, this Knight''s tale is ideal as a read aloud, or for emergent readers to tackle on their own. Sketchy, energetic illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Betsy Lewin add humor and detail as Knight, who never takes off his signature armor, peers into trees and into bushes in search of his golden prize,. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! For kids who''ve mastered the earlier levels, Level F readers feature longer, more varied sentences, and encourage kids to decode new multi-syllable words in addition to recognizing sight words. Stories are more complex, and the illustrations provide support and additional detail.

A rhyming, cat-counting extravaganza, ending with a big surprise! "I have one cat, A fat cat, a fun cat. I have one cat . . . My sister has two." Young readers will chuckle with delight as they count the cats on each rhyming page—then, in both words and numerals, add their accumulated numbers at the end of the book.

Short poems describe the eating habits of many different kinds of animals.

Thumpy, thumpy, thumpy, thump! Here comes Thumpy Feet! He eats, cleans, plays, hunts, and naps. And he''ll win his way into your heart! The onomatopoeic text follows a fun-loving, food-loving, self-satisfied cat as he enjoys the simple pleasures of his daily routine. Reminiscent of East Asian ink wash paintings, the illustrations not only reproduce Thumpy Feet''s exquisite movement but also his very essence. Masterful compositions -- balanced, varied, and often surprising -- capture the reader''s attention and arouse his or her emotions: joy, anticipation, and love at first sight!

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s illustrated account of their trip to an island off the coast of Iceland, where they chronicle the annual activities of The Puffling Patrol, local children who rescue and care for lost young puffins and facilitate their first flight out to sea.

Tippy Toes is a tricky cat—sneaking, hiding, creeping, slinking. Over here. Over there. His house is the perfect place to tiptoe the day away, lurking behind unsuspecting birds and mice, crouching behind garden posies, and surprising a little boy with his unusual hiding spots. Die-cut pages let readers discover where Tippy Toe goes as his day unfolds, and end up revealing the most satisfying hiding place of all—a warm cozy bed! Told with simple rhymes and mischievous illustrations by award-winning creator Betsy Lewin, this is a book to curl up with and enjoy—preferably in a nice sunny spot.

Cowgirl Kate is going to school, but horses are not allowed. One lesson she and Cocoa both learn--they''re best partners no matter what. Full color.

Will Phil the groundhog see his shadow? It is Groundhog Day! Will Phil, the groundhog, see his shadow? Or is spring on its way? Read this fun, colorful story to find out what happens to the adorable groundhog! This Level 1 early reader is written and illustrated by Betsy Lewin, the bestselling illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE.

Describes an expedition into the field in southern Uganda to observe mountain gorillas in their native habitat.

The Lewins visit Mysore, India, to be part of the centuries-old festival of Dasara and to watch elephant Balarama make his debut carrying the golden howdah in the grand finale parade of Dasara festivities.

"A first person account of two acclaimed author''s and illustrator''s travels throughout the world"--

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

Cowgirl Kate and her cowhorse Cocoa, who is always hungry, count cows, share a story, and help each other fall asleep.

Farmer Brown is going on holiday and so he asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. ''But keep an eye on Duck. He''s trouble.'' Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown''s notes exactly to the letter. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows chose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? The duck, the cows, the hens and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to ''Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type''.

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s adventures take them from the northernmost tip of Australia to the southernmost tip. At the top, they interrupt a python''s mealtime, encounter a ferocious pack of dingoes, and come face-to-face with a crocodile. Down at the bottom, they dine with rude kangaroos, meet their first platypus, and confront an ill-tempered sea lion! The vivid colors, close-up paintings, and rich landscapes rendered in the Lewins'' distinct watercolor styles, combined with action-packed narrative, will make you want to pack your bags and visit the land down under!

The Lewins are on a quest through Botswana to see the majestic African elephants in this picture book travelogue.

Pépe, a young blue-footed booby, is born on a tiny island and grows until he is old enough to mate and help create a new little booby.

An assortment of animals gathers for a picnic.

See below for English description. C''est le jour de la marmotte! Est-ce que Mario va voir son ombre? Ou le printemps arrivera-t-il enfin? Lisez ce livre amusant et rempli de couleurs pour conna�tre la suite! It is Groundhog Day! Will Mario, the groundhog, see his shadow? Or is spring on its way? Read this fun, colourful book to find out what happens to the adorable groundhog! Original title: Groundhog Day

When Farmer BrownÕs cows find a typewriter in the barn they start making demands, and go on strike when the farmer refuses to give them what they want.

Georges le fermier part en vacances. Il laisse les animaux à la garde de son frère. Pauvre, pauvre Robert !

When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

Quando as vaquinhas acharam uma máquina de escrever no celeiro, não pensaram duas vezes - começaram a escrever freneticamente. Foi aí que o fazendeiro Geraldo percebeu que tinha um grande problema pela frente. O que diriam os outros fazendeiros amigos dele. Afinal não era em qualquer esquina, ou melhor, fazenda, que existiam vacas datilógrafas.Mas na fazenda de Geraldo as vacas gostavam mesmo de escrever à máquina e eram capazes de passar o dia totalmente envolvidas pela atividade. Logo que começaram a deixar os tais bilhetes, passaram também a se organizar, a pedir, reivindicar, fazer acordos, assembléias, passeatas, abaixo-assinados. Questão de ordem, companheiras! Era teque, teteque, muu, sem parar, noite adentro.