Most Popular Books by ESPHYR SLOBODKINA

With Mother''s help and some black dye, Little John''s naughty dog Spots is replaced by the well-behaved dog Prince, to the delight of the other children in the neighborhood.

Tomboy Billie reluctantly takes ballet lessons and grows not only to love them, but to appreciate being a girl.

This classic folktale, translated into Spanish:Caps for Sale, a timeless classic, is now available as a musical narrative on cassette. The memorable melodies and catchy lyrics of the "Caps" songs are simple to learn and easy to sing. Recording artist Ann Marie Mulhearn brings the story to life in a new and mesmerizing way. This easy-to-read and sing-a-long story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with wonderful background sounds, mischievous monkey music and splendid arrangements. Great for card rides, nap time, bed times or anytime, the musical version of Caps For Sale will have your children listening, reading and singing along again and again.

No one is happy when a rich and powerful general summons the three daughters of a poor merchant to live in his house so that they may be brought up as "Perfect Young Ladies" for his sons.

The monkeys steal the peddler''s caps while he is asleep.