Most Popular Books by Brian Wildsmith

A bag of gold given to a poor but cheerful shoemaker by a rich man causes the cobbler so much worry that he returns it.

Text and watercolor illustrations describe the characteristics and habits of squirrels throughout the year.

''One day I shall repay you for your kindness.'' With these words a rat makes a solemn promise to a lion who has allowed the tiny creature to escape from between his fearsome paws. But what can a little rat do to help a mighty lion, the King of the Jungle? The simple messages of this La Fontaine fable - that acts of kindness will always be returned and that even the strongest and mightiest sometimes need the help of the smallest and weakest - are gloriously told in this lovely picture book from Brian Wildsmith, an internationally acclaimed writer and artist for children. His simple words and sumptuous illustrations bring a freshness to this timeless fable and the stunning new cover design and imaginative interior typography will delight a whole new generation of young Wildsmith fans.

The numbers from 1 to 10 are accompanied by drawings composed of rectangles, circles, and triangles.

Answer the call of the wild with this timeless, stunningly beautiful gift book from one of the world''s finest illustrators, presented with a foreword from one of the shining stars of children''s literature, Michael Rosen.Brian Wildsmith''s breathtaking animal paintings are accompanied by new lyrical text, inviting readers to pause a while and linger over the glorious wild animals, birds, and fishes within.Whether already a fan of Brian Wildsmith, or discovering his work for the first time, readers will cherish this book for a lifetime.

A story of animals who climbed an elephant''s trunk.

Brian Wildsmith introduces children to the wonderful variety of color in the animal world, and at the same time teaches them the names of colors.

A charming way for children to learn the alphabet as they follow along with Brian''s delightful illustrations of animals from Aardvark to Zebra. A lift-the-flap book.

Find out what happens to the unfortunate Humpty Dumpty, ride with a fine lady to Banbury Cross, watch a cow jump over the moon, listen to Old King Cole''s fiddlers, and march with the Duke of York in this wonderful collection of nursery rhymes. Brian Wildsmith has chosen over eighty best-loved rhymes that are full of charm and rhythm, and has illustrated them with great exuberance and imagination. Nursery rhymes are delight to share from one generation to the next and this beautiful book is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Brian Wildsmith tells the story of Mary, mother of Jesus, in a series of vivid scenes, framed with gold. We see the touching story of Mary''s parents, the birth and childhood of Mary, her marriage to Joseph and the visit by the angel Gabriel. We travel with Mary to Bethlehem and witness the magic of the Christmas story. We join with Mary as she experiences the tragedy of the cross, and the joy of the resurrection. Finally we see her assumption, and her crowning as Queen of Heaven. * This highly decorative picture book has been carefully, and lovingly, researched, and provides the reader with beautifully imagined domestic scenes of Mary as a child, a wife, and a mother Brian Wildsmith is one of the most venerable figures in children''s illustration today and celebrates forty years of publishing with OUP in 2002 - a truly remarkable achievement. His first book, Brian Wildsmith''s ABC, which was first published in 1962 is still in print today.

Presents wild animals with their group names in full color.

Children can imitate the sounds that each animal makes as they learn the names of animals on the farm.

Python is hungry, and, knowing this, all the other animals are keeping out of his way. So wily Python comes up with a cunning scheme. He invites them all to a party, promising he will be good. The animals can''t resist, and join in enthusiastically when he suggests they all perform their party tricks. Python saves his trick for last - and if it hadn''t been for Elephant happening to pass by, he might have had the last laugh...What Python''s trick is, and how the animals were deceived by him, is told with wit and zest by one of our greatest picture book storytellers.

"Brian Wildsmith introduces children to the wonderful variety of color in the animal world, and at the same time teaches them the names of color."--Back cover.

The cat liked sitting on the mat until all the other animals decided to sit on it too.

This is the story of a dog who is trained to hunt. The problem is that every time the dog finds a wounded duck, he doesn''t bring it back to his master. Instead, he looks after it. What will the hunter do when he finds out?

The numbers from 1 to 10 are accompanied by drawings composed of rectangles, circles, and triangles.

Eleven well-known nursery tales, including "Little Red Riding Hood, " "The Little Red Hen, " and "The Gingerbread Boy."

Full-page color illustrations capture the animals, clown, and acrobatic acts of the circus.

A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt.

Depicts the story of Noah''s ark in an interactive book with pop-up illustrations, tabs to pull, wheels to turn, and flaps to lift

Reissued in a pack of 10 miniature copies, this is an original account of the events of Christmas, as seen through the eyes of a small child. Rebecca and her little donkey go in search of the donkey''s mother, which Mary and Joseph have taken with them to Bethlehem.