Best Selling Books by Elisa Kleven

Stanley loves to help, but sometimes he gets so excited he makes mistakes. While running errands for his mom—CRASH—Stanley bounces his ball right on top of Mouse’s house, smashing it to smithereens. Stanley wants to make up for what he’s done, but how? In Elisa Kleven’s expressive, detailed pictures, Stanley finds his inspiration all around him, from here and there, and this and that. Soon he is ready to surprise his friend with a new house, and what a wonderful place it is!

A young crocodile named Ernst and his big brother Sol set off for the beach to collect things. While Sol collects shells, rocks and feathers, Ernst would rather collect puffy clouds and colorful puddles. Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A little girl makes a picture of a princess that comes to life and is carried off by the wind.

In this new book from renowned storyteller Elisa Kleven, Clara is going to have a pinata at her birthday party. Samson, her good friend, is helping her pick one out. In her pictures and words, Kleven makes everyday materials resonate with unexpected moment. On a celebratory day--or any day--this book speaks knowingly to the unimpeded imagination of young children. Full color.

Clara picks an adorable dog pinata for her birthday party. She names him Lucky, and he becomes her constant companion. When the big day finally comes, she doesn''t want to let everybody break him. But if Clara keeps Lucky as a pet, she won''t have a pinata at her party. Luckily her friend, Samson, comes to the rescue with a wonderful solution -- and a different pinata that nobody will mind breaking. Elisa Kleven''s lively, multicolored collage art is the perfect compliment to this joyful birthday story about the power of imagination. * "There is not a wrong note in this wonderful, upbeat picture book. . . Magical yet full of warmth and homey details, the pictures are a seamless blending of watercolor, ink, and cut paper. Alive with color, pattern, and shape, they''ll keep even the most easily distractible child fascinated." --Booklist, starred review

A boy listens to his new neighbor describe the monster that lives at her house, who screams when awakened, yells for food, spits up on everything, and sucks his toes.

Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn’t know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers’ nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden—and Claire''s clear wings—fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven’s latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly’s wings—a treasure that can be cherished for years.

This picture book tells the story of a baker who makes bread in the shape of a sun and cheers up everyone who eats it. Full-color illustrations.

Lizzy loves the big apple tree in her yard more than anything. So when the first day of school comes, she picks a beautiful apple, turns it into a makeshift doll she names Susanna, and takes it along to keep her company. But her teacher tells her that dolls aren''t allowed at school. Even worse, her sister says that Susanna won''t last forever. Then Lizzy''s mom shows her a way to turn Susanna into a real apple doll. And with the help of Susanna the Apple Doll, Lizzy overcomes her shyness at school and makes plenty of new friends to bring home to play in her beloved apple tree. Detailed, delightful collage illustrations accompany this sweet story about one girl''s success in bringing together her home world and her school world. Instructions for making an apple doll just like Susanna are included!

Simplified Chinese edition of THE LION AND THE LITTLE RED BIRD, a Picture Puffins series. Elisa Kleven is a renowned children''s book writer and illustrator. In Simplified Chinese. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

When Shirley''s gingerbread treat leaps out of her lunchbox and begins gobbling everything in sight, a wild chase ensues through the neighborhoods of San Francisco as Shirley tries to stop her creation from eating up the whole town.

Presents a year''s worth of everyday wonders.

High in the mountains of Japan, a snow monkey named Hiro finds a cheerful hat."Snow monkeys don''t need hats!" his brother tells him.But Hiro''s hat does more than keep him warm - it is also a friend.Only a robin understands. And when Hiro''s hat disappears, she surprises him, in time, with two more hats, each as playful and full of life as his first.With intricate collage artwork and lyrical prose, Elisa Kleven tells a story as cozy as a warm hat on a cold winter day, and as fresh as spring.

For use in schools and libraries only. Join Ernst, the inquisitive little crocodile, as he ponders "What if...''" and dreams up wonderful possibilities.

After the girl who drew her grows older and no longer plays with her, a paper princess lets the wind carry her off to adventures which include a cat, a Christmas tree, butterflies, and a new home.

After she chooses a cute dog pinata for her birthday party, Clara pretends itis her pet and she doesn''t want it broken. Full color.

Nellie is a stray cat who wishes she had a house to live in, warm meals, and a best friend. When a crafty crow overhears her wishing, he decides to play a trick on her for his own amusement - which is how Nellie ends up putting all her faith in a rubber ball she believes to be a magic star that grants wishes. But even though it''s not a magic star, the rubber ball turns out to be just what Nellie needs. When the ball bounces out of her grasp, Nellie chases it into a faraway town, and one by one, all of her wishes come true. This is the story of a delightfully surprising chain of events, with lively illustrations, a colorful cast of creatures, and hidden details on every page.

in this funny and original tale, storyteller and collage artist Elisa Klevin creates two unforgettable characters and sets them to match wits with each other about the nature of happiness. Deep in the forest, a silly hunter spies a deer dancing for joy. "Wowie-kazowie!" he exclaims. "A deer i can sell to the circus! Great Gumballs - my fortune is made!" So he lassos the deer and brings her home. "Okay, now dance," he commands. But the clever deer, who not only dances but talks, explains that she can''t dance without hearing the sweet singing of birds. And when the hunter snares two songbirds, they won''t sing without the pine trees whistling along. And so it goes until the deer''s wise means of saving herself culminate in an important lesson gently delivered about the foolishness of trying to capture and isolate nature - and a much better suggestion for how to ensure the hunter''s good fortune. Hearty humour, engaging dialogue, and a satisfying spiral of action playfully illustrated make this rich, inspiriting fare. Great gooseberries!

Farley the pup wants to make friends with his new neighbors, but he is so shy. Each night he goes to sleep wishing he weren''t so lonely. Then one night, a beautiful, shimmering angel visits Farley in his dreams. Together, they sing, dance, and play guitar. When Farley tells his neighbors about his amazing experience, they decide they will all try to bring Farley''s angel back. From painting a picture to singing a song, Farley discovers that his neighbors have some unique talents of their own. And maybe making friends isn''t as hard as he thought

Describes the water, air, soil, sky, sun, and more shared by all living creatures on Earth.

A little bird and a lion, friends although they don''t understand one another''s language, are inexplicably happy when they''re together .... A sweet and captivating book with gorgeous illustrations. --School Library Journal

While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City.

When his older green brother suggests that he collect things, Ernst, a young blue crocodile, comes up with an unusual choice: puddles.

A little bird discovers why the lion''s tail changes color each day.

After she chooses a cute dog piñata for her birthday party, Clara pretends it is her pet and she doesn''t want it to get broken.