Most Popular Books by Janice May Udry

James used to be my friend. But today he is my enemy. James and John are best friends -- or at least they used to be. They shared pretzels, umbrellas, and even chicken pox. Now James always wants to be boss, and John doesn''t want to be friends anymore. But when he goes to James'' house to tell him so, something unexpected happens.

Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.

Un Árbol Es Hermoso "Los árboles son hermosos", dice Janice May Udry en éste, su primer libro para niños, y nos aclara que es bello tener aunque sea un solo árbol. Los alegres dibujos de Marc Simont acentúan el encanto infantil de las palabras de la autora y muestran cuán hermosos son los árboles.

A rerelease of the Caldecott Medal-winning story features simple, evocative text that describes a cool, moonlit night and a group of children who meet outside to dance in the grass and play tag while the wind blows gently around them.

Thump! Plunk! First Thump thumps Plunk. Then Plunk plunks Thump. So Thump thumps Plunk back. Will Thump and Plunk ever stop thumping and plunking each other?

An Algonkian Indian girl lives in the shadow of her four brothers'' achievements until her cultivation of a sunflower garden and an attack on a rattlesnake bring praise from the entire village.

Full color by Eleanor Mill. In this now classic story about a black family, shy Mary Jo shares her father at Show and Tell.

James used to be my friend. But today he is my enemy. James and John are best friends—or at least they used to be. They shared pretzels, umbrellas, and even chicken pox. Now James always wants to be boss, and John doesn''t want to be friends anymore. But when he goes to James'' house to tell him so, something unexpected happens.

When she gets her long-wished for puppy, a little girl takes the responsibility of training him; but no matter what she does, that puppy won''t sleep at night.

Whether she is greeting two creatures from outer space at the front door or eating stuffed boa constrictor for breakfast, Angie''s life is never dull.

This Caldecott Medal-winning book shows, with poetic simplicity and beauty, why trees are so good to have around as it describes the delights to be had in, with, or under a tree. Winner, 1957 Caldecott Medal Notable Children''s Books of 1940–1970 (ALA)

Glenda Glinka is a witch. And as a witch she can turn herself into anything she wants. Now she''s decided to turn herself into a little girl -- and she''s determined to be the best little girl ever. During her first few days at school, Glenda uses her magic to win the favor of the teacher, sabotage her classmates'' projects, and even get the lead in the school play. Glenda is such a good little girl, she can''t understand why no one else seems to like her.

Mary Jo has a hard time figuring out a unique thing to share with her classmates.

In spite of the mischievous nature of the little cat they find on the doorstep, everyone in the family but the father wants to keep him.

Beautifully illustrates why trees are nice things to have around.

Explains some of the reasons why trees are nice to have around.

A little girl recounts to her cornhusk doll the pleasures of a summer on Grandmother''s farm.

Peter tells different animals that they should not push, grab or stay up all night, but they reply that they can because they are animals. Later, Peter shows them that he can draw, chew gum, and fly a kite because he is a boy.

Whether she is greeting two creatures from outer space at the front door or eating stuffed boa constrictor for breakfast, Angie''s life is never dull.

When Susan disappears for the day, different animals appear in her place and help Susan''s mother and father with the household chores.

Glenda, the witch, decides she wants to be a school girl but fails to recognize her complete lack of success in the venture.