Most Popular Books by Harriet Ziefert

A group of clowns play games with each other.

When the prince complains that he cannot eat because he has a loose tooth, everyone rallies to help him make it come out.

Mouse and Mole moved to a brand new house, now does everything work?

The wheels on the bus go round, the wipers go swish, the doors open and close, and the people go in and out in this rollicking version of the classic song.

A girl enumerates the things she can find and tasks she can perform in her kitchen.

As he gets up in the morning and goes to school, a boy alternates between saying "Yes" and "No" to everything he is asked.

When Andy wants to play, his parents and his sister tell him, "Later, Andy." When he gets tired of playing with his dog, he tells the dog, "Later, Rover."

Discusses all the things involved in choosing a pet.

Jessie has many things she wants to do before going in to dinner, but when her mother gives her a count of ten, Jessie becomes very speedy. Die-cut pages allow the reader to see through to the next page.

An innocent young alligator tries to make friends with various animals, but they all run away, shouting, "Egads, alligator!"

Nicky is a playful kitten. His house has an upstairs and a downstairs. When his mother calls, "Nicky, where are you?" Nicky might be up, or he might be down. Or… he might be nowhere to be found!

Polly Go Lightly practices her ballet positions and dreams of dancing on the big stage.

Harry and his grandfather go to Fun Land, where he bravely faces a variety of scary experiences.

Dr. Cat turns a visit to the doctor into a fun adventure when he lets Tim and Jim check him out first.

When Lewis''s big sister won''t go outdoors with him to play on a rainy day, Lewis plays firefighter in her room, much to her consternation.

When a mysterious dragon arrives on a distant planet, it''s up to William, a young robot, to convince the people of his city that the dragon really means no harm. The brave and compassionate William faces the seemingly fearsome dragon and an equally fearsome mayor, to stand up for what he knows is right. Brown''s bold and dynamic illustrations are sure to delight art lovers of all ages. Ages 4-8

Why do we light candles? Whatis a dreidel? Josh learns the answers to these questions and the story of Hanukkah as he celebrates this special holiday with his family. Why do we light the menorah? What do the letters on the dreidel mean? Josh learns about the miracles that happened a long time ago, and how the traditions of Hanukkah are continued today. The interactive format makes this introduction to a special holiday accessible to the very young.

Lift the flaps and see all the extra special things a sister does.

Edward Bear keeps his wishes in a special pillow.

Beet on the street? Learn about long vowel sounds in this new Flip-a-Word book. This bright and bold book uses phonics and die-cut pages to teach word recognition and rhyming patterns. Playful illustrations in a Japanese style will appeal to kids andhelp make learning to read fun!

All the farm animals in this cumulative tale get into the act when the bull starts chasing the cow around the pasture.

Between the pond and the farm house some of Mother Duck''s new babies get lost.

Children will increase their vocabulary as they try to match the figures to various vehicles that fly, drive and ride.

Daddies do so many terrific things. A daddy always gives you the best seat at the parade, he reads you bedtime stories, and he tries his best to fix your toys when they break (even if he doesn''t always succeed). Filled with soft, beautiful watercolor artwork and lilting text, this lift-the-flap book about all the great things fathers do is perfect for young children.

A child tries to catch a fish in this story for beginning readers. Includes a word list.

Clink, clink, clink, clinkity ... Money saved in a bank makes your brain think-thinkity! Children are fascinated by money. And Pete is no exception. The rhymed verse describes how Pete saves his allowance, spends too much and starts over. Young readers will join him as he saves, spends and strategizes over future purchases. The lively combination of fact and fiction, plus humorous art, will prove thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable.

Three friends share their lunches and a lesson in fairness.

A child learns a lesson from eating a wormy and rotten apple.

A collection of nursery rhymes, each with a numerical theme.

The reader is asked to guess, by looking at pictures of clothes, what Bear will wear when he goes outside in different types of weather. Foldout pages reveal the proper attire.

A whole kingdom helps a young princess collect everything she needs for a daily bath.

The members of the Small Potatoes Club go out to play in the snow but get into a snowball fight instead.

By lifting flaps, the reader can see the different birds Katy finds as she searches for a robin.

When all the lights are out, Susan goes to her parents'' door and says, "I want to sleep in your bed!"

Children delight and wonder at the colourful sights and sounds of a parade. This simple, lively poem captures the excitement and anticipation of watching a circus parade. Young readers are invited to march to the beat of the music with all the usual suspects--acrobats, street vendors, musicians and clowns--as they make their way down the main street of town.Ages 3-6

Buzzy continues to tackle common childhood issues in this story about finding and losing a new playmate. Like any child who has a favourite new toy and has to learn to move on when that toy breaks or is lost, Buzzy has to find his own replacement for his balloon when it bursts.Ages 1-4

An ever-fresh favorite for preschoolers that''s fun, smart--and noisy!

Although Isabel is determined to be very good, her best intentions go awry when she spies a pair of scissors on her mother''s dresser and gives herself a haircut.

Allie''s preparations for Halloween include making a jack-o''-lantern, filling trick-or-treat bags, and finding a costume for the school parade.

Mr. Rose''s class''s experiment in identifying "mystery powders" turns into a delicious chemistry lesson.