Most Popular Books by Frank Asch

Water is beautiful and useful and, in its many forms, vital to life. In this lyrical companion to The Earth and I, Frank Asch encourages young readers to appreciate anew one of our most precious resources.

A new pet causes a friendly disagreement for Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear and his friend Little Bird have a brand-new pet! She’s a cute little fish, and they name her Splash. One day Splash starts growing wings—or are those paws? Little Bird is convinced Splash wants to be a bird, but Bear disagrees and insists she’s turning into a bear just like him. Can Bear and Little Bird have different ideas and still stay friends? And just what will Splash become? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Moonbear comes up with the perfect birthday gift for the moon in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Moonbear discovers that he and the moon share the same birthday. Now Moonbear wants to give his nighttime friend a present. But what do you buy the moon? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Little Bear wants to be like his dad—but his mom has a fun skill to share too in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Little Bear loves to do everything his daddy does. When Daddy yawns, dresses, eats, fishes, and uses bait, so does Bear, just like his father. But when the whole family goes fishing, Bear catches a big fish…just like Mommy! This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Moonbear worries he’s lost the moon forever in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. One night Moonbear decides to play hide-and-seek with the moon. When it’s Moonbear’s turn to hide, the moon finds him every time. But when the moon ducks behind a cloud and doesn’t come out, Moonbear gets worried. Is the moon lost forever? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Baby Bear tries tacos for the first time in this “warm, comfortable” (Booklist) picture book by celebrated and award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch. When Baby Bear goes on a business trip with Papa Bear, he worries about being far away from home—from Mama, from his comfy bed, from his yummy food. When Papa suggests trying tacos for the first time, Baby Bear isn’t sure he’ll like them. Will he be brave enough to try something new?

Bear builds a rocket to take him to the moon so he can taste it.

While spending the night at Grandfather''s house, Baby Bear dreams of feeding milk and cookies to a dragon.

The ever-curious Bear paints a surprising—and very creative—portrait of his mother in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. At school one day Bear paints a picture of his mother. On his way home, each of his friends offers advice on how to make the picture look even better. Will Mama Bear be angry—or amused—when she sees Bear’s unusual portrait? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Bear’s Halloween party gets overwhelmed by a delicious excess of popcorn in this classic picture book refreshed with new art by celebrated and award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch. On Halloween night Sam invites all his friends to his house for a costume party. As his guests arrive, each one brings the same treat: popcorn! They make it all and soon the house is overflowing with popcorn. What will Sam and his friends do with so much of this tasty treat?

As the newest pet in Miss Clark''s classroom, Dexter must learn a few things from his brother and sister mice, Molly and Jake, about how to survive in the world outside his cage--without turning the classroom upside down.

Matt rubbed his eyes and looked again. No, it wasn''t possible, but there it was. About a hundred yards from the helicopter, hanging in the sky like some gigantic Christmas tree ornament, was a huge silver pyramid! Matt Hilton is kidnapped and taken to a galactic "reserve" for endangered species. There he encounters Ryan Morrison, a young but determined scientist, and Sara Hollings, who more than anything yearns to see Earth. Together they begin a perilous quest for freedom. Matt is forced to masquerade as an alien from the unique realm of Galator while Ryan and Sara undergo the rigors of "displacement", a process that shrinks them into tiny black holes. As they journey, their goal becomes one of mere survival, until they realize the ultimate challenge that awaits them in the planetary system of Terezor.

In this clever board book, each page encourages readers to mimic the sounds and actions of a different animal. With a die-cut hole in the center of each illustration, readers can turn the artwork into performance art. Children, parents, teachers and librarians will love peeking through the holes to snap like a turtle, oink like a pig and stick out their tongues like a snake. Kids will roar for more!

A girl describes why she loves the Sun and the many ways in which it helps the earth and the life upon it.

After trying pizza for the very first time, everything Baby Bear sees reminds him of the tasty treat and he decides never to eat anything else.

Mr. Maxwell, a contented cat who wants to celebrate his promotion, is tricked by a mouse and is now in the hospital with his tail healing.

Baby Bear and his daddy “bake” a treat on the beach in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. On a family trip to the beach, Baby Bear asks Papa Bear, “If I make you a cake, will you eat it?” Papa Bear agrees, but he wants Baby Bear to use ingredients like flour, milk, and eggs. Except everywhere they look, there is only ocean and sand. It will take some very special creativity to “bake” a cake on the beach! This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Bear and Little Bird try to help each other achieve impossible ambitions.

Moonbear and Little Bird agree to trade talents in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear wishes he could fly like Little Bird. Little Bird longs to be big and strong like Bear. So Moonbear and Little Bird strike a bargain. Moonbear agrees to teach Little Bird how to be big and strong. And Little Bird agrees to teach Moonbear how to fly! Will the two best friends see their dreams come true? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

A child explains how he and the Earth dance and sing together and take turns listening to each other.

Pearl will never forget the day her mother and father were sold. Ever since, Pearl, a white mouse living in Mr. Adams'' Pet Store, has taken charge of her younger brother, Tony. All''s well until Prang, an evil-tempered snake, arrives in the pet store – and Mr. Adams targets Tony for Prang''s next meal. To make matters worse, Pearl herself is sold the next day, but she vows to return to save Tony. How is she ever going to get back? And if she does, can she match wits with the vicious Prang? Humorous illustrations add to the fun in this charming and irresistible story of faith and courage.

Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow.

From the beloved author of the Moonbear series, Frank Asch, comes a charming new picture book about a ‘zoo-brary’ that accidentally loses track of a tiger! Miss Perkins is happy to be the ‘zoo-brarian’ at The Lending Zoo, a ‘zoo-brary’ that lends out all types of animals—from massive elephants to majestic giraffes. Everything usually goes smoothly: water buffaloes, snakes, parrots, and more are checked out and returned without a problem. But one sunny day Pancake, the tiger, goes missing and Miss Perkins along with her new friend Molly must go on a citywide search to find him! Will they be able to track him down before he causes a commotion all over town?

Journal # 3 of the Cardboard Genius finds Alex Archer''s powers of invention tested once again. Time travel proves to be full of serious mishaps -- one of which threatens the existence of the universe!

Moonbear wishes for a dance with the moon in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear wants to dance with the moon. But he’s not sure the moon will want to dance with him. Perhaps with some help from his friend, Little Bird, Bear’s wish can come true! This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.

Acclaimed children''s book creator Frank Asch kicks off the Journals of a Cardboard Genius chapter-book series with this exciting and cosmic novel about an inventive young boy and his rotten little brother.

When he sees a rainbow for the first time, Bear thinks that the sky is on fire and he is determined to put out the skyfire.

Mother, Father, Junior, and Sis Goose get tired of looking after the new egg, so the egg must look after itself.

Just before leaving with his family for the move to their new home, Little Bear says goodbye to all his favorite places in and around his old house.

Bear tries everything he can think of to get rid of his shadow.