Most Popular Books by LAURA KRAUSS MELMED

In simple, rhyming text, a mother expresses her love to her unborn child.

Celebrate Mother''s Day every day. This celebration of the bond between mothers and their babies can be shared at naptime or bedtime or whenever it is time to say "I love you." "Written in quatrains that break into couplets across each double page, this lullaby rhyme catalogues various animals and their offspring, describing each mother''s testament of love." School Library Journal. "The light-drenched, golden-toned pictures exert a quietly hypnotic effect on both reader and listener, aided by the lullaby''s sonorous repetition of each mother animal''s love poem to her baby." New York Times

A mother tells her son the story of Little Oh, a girl made of paper who becomes separated from her human mother.

A magical frying pan creates havoc in this “original Hanukkah story that has the sound and feel of a traditional folktale” (Booklist). In the little village of Wishniak, Moishe the mailman is known for his generosity and good heart. The only one who doesn’t appreciate him is his wife, Baila. How can they afford to make latkes when he keeps giving and giving to everyone else? Then Moishe receives a gift himself—a pan that magically produces all the latkes anyone could wish for. . . . enough to feed the whole village! But Moishe is supposed to be the only one who can use the miraculous pan. When Baila tries to use it for her own benefit, she cooks up some big trouble—in this beautifully illustrated holiday story featuring a visiting rabbi, a talking cow, lots of laughter, and some delicious fried pancakes. “This entertainingly illustrated tale unwinds itself and reveals the meaning of Hanukkah.” —The New York Times

An “inviting picture book” following a family’s Hanukkah preparations and celebrations in lively, simple verse, from the author of Moishe’s Miracle (Booklist). Laura Krauss Melmed and illustrator Elisabeth Schlossberg celebrate Hanukkah in joyful action rhymes, festive poems, and exuberant scenes of family life. From traditional holiday foods to the story of the Maccabees, they capture the warm sights, sounds, and tastes of this wintertime festival. “The verse and illustrations work well together, depicting the relatives as they gather to light the candles, share traditional foods and games, and enjoy the pleasure of one another’s company.” —Booklist This collection of brief, playful poems is likely to inspire countless religious school holiday pageants . . . [A] tender portrayal of a close-knit extended family caught up in holiday excitement.” —Publishers Weekly

On a moonlit night. . . In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in a meadow. Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, The Rainbabies is woven from magic and moonbeams.

Welcome to Texas—home of cowboys, cattle, and NASA—where "Friendship" is the motto folks live by. Remember the Alamo, where a brave Army fought against Santa Anna; visit Big Bend National Park and try to spot a Bear; and go to the Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame to discover the women who Conquered the Old West. Celebrate Texas in this alphabetical tour from Laura Krauss Melmed and Frané Lessac, the bestselling duo who brought us Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z and New York, New York! The Big Apple from A to Z. With a treasure trove of facts and bright, bold art, this rootin''-tootin'', rip-roarin'' tribute to the Lone Star State will have readers shouting "Yee-haw!"

Everyone remembers the friendly beasts of the stable at Christmas, but what of the creatures of field and forest? From her perch in the rafters, a small bird''s heart fills with love. Out over the countryside she flies, carrying the glad tidings. Bunny and fox, mole and mouse, hummingbird and tortoise, spider and ladybug all hurry to the stable to welcome the new baby. And what a noisy greeting they give! In lilting, lyric verse and magical watercolor paintings, Laura Krauss Melmed and Jane Dyer give us a Christmas treasure sure to be a family favorite year after year after year.

Welcome to New York City, the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, the crossroads of the world! This city has something to offer everyone, from A to Z. Come visit the American Museum of Natural History and see prehistoric Animals, get a Bird''s-eye view of the Brooklyn Bridge, and Check out Central Park in this alphabetical tour from best-selling duo Laura Krauss Melmed and Frané Lessac, who brought us Capital! Washington D.C. from A to Z. Fascinating details about the many neighborhoods and historic places of New York City accompany Melmed''s lively, informative verse, and Lessac''s vibrant folk-art paintings capture the essence of this unique and rich place that was once called the melting pot of America.

Said the father monkey to his child, "Someday you''ll climb to the tops of the trees." Said the father dolphin to his child, "Someday you''ll swim off to faraway seas." From the author and illustrator of I Love You As Much . . . comes this tender lullaby of enduring devotion from a father to his child. From now until always, I want you to know my love will be with you wherever you go.

Welcome to our nation''s Capital! Take a guided tour through Washington, D.C.—home of American government, world-renowned museums, and famous memorials and monuments. Visit Apollo 11, find out how Bills are printed, and see where Congress meets. It''s all right here, from A to Z!

On her way to Halloween trick-or-treating, a witch makes room on her broom for a group of fiendish friends.

Animal and human friends provide lyrical answers to a young boy''s musical query.

A mountain goes up. A valley goes down. Where does a hug go? A hug goes around. As soon as the rosy sun rises, a hug starts going around a big, loving family The hug starts when Ma lifts the baby, then moves on to Tom, who spills the pancake syrup, then jumps over to Lizzie, who is frightened by a thunderstorm, and on through the day until ... Teeth are all toothbrushed. Prayers have been said. Children are snuggly, Tacked into bed. From dawn till dusk, through adventures and mishaps, this family''s there for one another-with arms open wide! A joyful, cozy read-aloud story for the whole family to embrace, by best-selling author Laura Krauss Melmed and Caldecoft Honor artist Betsy Lewin, this book is sure to start its own share of hugs going around.

Filled with region-specific doodles that will appeal to vacationers, travelers, or born-and-bred Floridians, this book allows young artists to create, imagine, and sketch their way through the Sunshine State. The doodles have a definitive Florida style that highlights the important landmarks and cultural attractions throughout the state, from beautiful beaches to museums and historic sights. But the fun doesn’t end when the book is completed; extra doodles are available for free online by using the information in the pages of the book.

As twilight deepens, so does the bond between a little boy and his daddy. After getting home for the day and having dinner, a young boy is ready for some special time outside with his father. It''s the Magic Hour, when the sun is going down and day meets night. As Daddy and son walk to the playground for some lively fun, they see their neighbors going through their evening rituals—watering plants, walking dogs, going for a run. As darkness sets in, Daddy and son quiet down and find fireflies, then make their way home to Mommy and bedtime. Gentle art with a soft color palette perfectly complements the text and captures the in-between time of day. Dads and kids will love this sweet celebration of time spent together.

If you love Washington D.C., you will love this book, in which you can CREATE, IMAGINE, and DOODLE your way through the U.S. capital. These mega-fantastic doodles waiting for your imagination are the perfect way to become the next great artist! These doodles have a definitive D.C. style. Some are CLASSIC (Give the White House some windows), some are PLAIN GOOD FUN (Finish a dinosaur at the MNH), and others are totally WACKY (Whose shadow is this?) And if you think that this book ends there, we can only tell you that we have many more doodles waiting for you in cyberspace! Find out how to get more cool, free doodles online inside the pages of this book.

This is the yellow bird who sings each time the doorbell ting-a-lings when someone opens up the door- the sky blue door on Grandma''s store, the Marvelous Market on Mermaid. And a marvelous market it is indeed, with all the hustle and bustle of an old-fashioned corner store, the cozy warmth and goodwill of a store-keeping grandma, and the hilarious pandemonium of a cat and mouse chase. Laura Krauss Melmed''s spirited verse begs to be read aloud, and Maryann Kovalski''s illustrations shine with the fun of this rollicking tale.

This delightful gift set of the bestselling "I Love You As Much . . ." includes a board book edition and a heart-shaped photo frame that makes this an ideal gift for Valentine''s Day, Mother''s Day, or any day. Full color. Consumable.

A fisherman''s two daughters, one vain and lazy, the other generous and brave, set out to help a prince who has been imprisoned in a seashell.

A mother elephant sings to her baby of the dreams of other animals, hoping to get her own little one to sleep. Includes information about Jumbo the elephant brought from London to America by P.T. Barnum.

Twelve short poems that combine counting with the story of the first Thanksgiving.

A variety of mothers tell their children how much they love them.

When the moon gives twelve tiny babies to a childless couple, the new parents take great care of their charges and eventually receive an unexpected reward.

Billedbog. En mor fortæller sin søn om den lille pige Oh, som er blevet lavet af papir og bliver væk fra sin levende mor

Etre parent est une source de bonheur et s''accompagne de responsabilités et d''inquiétudes. C''est ce que découvre un couple, désolé de ne pas avoir d''enfant, lorsqu''il recueille douze minuscules bébés. Sous forme de conte, cet album développe les thèmes de la famille, de l''amour parental, de l''adoption.