New Releases by Kay Chorao

Although his behavior sometimes seems naughty, Sam the dog is a very good boy who helps his family and friends.

Sweet and full of wonder, from catchy to quiet, children''s poems captivate readers of all ages. Here, familiar nursery rhymes and folk songs join poetry selections from many traditions. Recall old favorites and discover new poems, from Poland to Mozambique, Japan to Mexico, and every corner in between. Cheerful illustrations capture the beauty of diversity the world over.

Shoes & soldiers, toys & tailors, undergarments & unicorns -- this alphabetical tour of colonial times is full of surprises. Dozens of interesting & unexpected objects, animals, buildings, & people appear on these pages. While poring over the full-color illustrations, children can keep an eye out for their tour guides, a group of colonial Hotch Potch men who twist & bend themselves into each letter shape & peek out of each colorful scene. Like Colonial Williamsburg''s Historic Area, this charming book, illustrated with authentic detail & great care by Kay Chorao, brings a fascinating time to life for the youngest history lovers. Reinforced binding.

What time do little ones love best? Playtime. Here, to add to Kay Chorao''s canon of nursery treasuries, is a collection of darling traditional rhymes and poems about games, toys, and imaginative play. Bright, adorable illustrations of babies - with kittens, piglets, ducklings, bunnies, and each other - make this a tender and delightful gift book that celebrates the innocence and sweet charm of children''s fun.

Chorao''s gentle text and lovely illustrations create a warm, sweet story about loneliness, patience, and the magic of friendship between a pig and a crow. Full color.

An anthology of familiar nursery rhymes.

An anthology of familiar nursery rhymes.

A girl, her friend Robert, and her grandparents spend a summer enjoying nature and the creatures that live in an East Coast bay, especially one wounded seagull they name Grayboy.

Kate''s fantastic grandmother, who always guesses correctly what Kate has drawn, leaves Kate a special gift before moving away.

Kate is the youngest member of her family, but that doesn''t stop her from doing things! She can make a snowman and she can even help take care of her baby cousin. Usually Kate is having fun, but like all young children, sometimes she gets sad. When she does, Mama and Papa know just what to say to make her feel better. "A first-choice addition to easy-reader collections." (School Library Journal)

When James is afraid of the scary shapes on his bedrrom walls, his parents him how to make shadow shapes with his own hands.

A collection of poems about animals by English and American writers.

Includes such rhymes as "Five Little Sparrows, " "Pat-a-Cake, " "Giddyap Horsey, " and "Bunnies'' Bedtime" with illustrations showing the actions that should be used with each one.

Depicts the activities on a small family farm during the four seasons of the year.

Poems and nursery rhymes selected and illustrated by Kay Chorao.

Mother Goose herself pulls back the curtains to introduce these eight joyful nursery rhymes. Children will love to enter this imaginary world of leafy trees, flower-filled meadows, and swirling color where the poems and pictures burst with mischief, humor, and life. Full-color illustrations.

In this rhyming story, the carousel animals don''t want to stop when night comes.

Bored with her doll and longing for a real baby brother, Annie swaps five of her father''s pies for a baby from another dog family and finds out just how much trouble an infant can be.

Annie doesn''t want to share her playhouse with Cousin Precious, but when she thinks something has happened to Precious they both decide it''s better to cooperate.

Baby asks his pets who has taken a variety of missing objects

Illustrated in full color. Cubs rock with Mama Bear, fish are rocked beneath the sea, and finally Baby himself is lulled to sleep by Mother''s soothing rhymes.

Vacationing in the country, Ida, a spunky kitten, becomes jealous when an older kitten makes friends with Ida''s best friend, Betty.

A collection of five fairy tales including "Snow White and the seven dwarfs, " "Muchie Lal, " "Rapunzel, " "The Ants That Pushed On The Sky, " and "Cinderella."

Little Mouse is befriended by a stone carver at a cathedral.

An engaging picture book by a star illustrator takes a humorous look at the relationship between an older brother and his little sister. Full color.

Piglet Oink concocts an unusual birthday present for his sister Pearl, helps her escape from a witch, and ignores her advice on a mail-order movie projector.

Includes fifteen familiar folk tales and fables, such as "The Gingerbread Boy, " "The Hare and the Turtle, " "The Little Red Hen, " and "The Lion and the Mouse."

Presents twenty-seven traditional rhymes, poems, and lullabies for bedtime for a variety of sources.