New Releases by Margaret Wise Brown

With delightful illustrations and poetic words, follow the bunny as he greets all things familiar in "Your world. My world." The perfect companion to the classic goodnight story, Goodnight Moon.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight. In this classic of children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

What do you do with a child who paints on doors and windows, hides sneakers full of sand in his parents'' bed, and saws the corners off chairs? You give him a room of his own, of course! When Robin''s parents agree to turn the renovations over to Robin, it''s clear his artistic vision will turn the room, and the book, upside down. From Margaret Wise Brown, one of America''s finest children''s picture book authors, and the talented team of Steven Johnson and Lou Francher comes a humorous and heartwarming tribute to creative children everywhere and the adults who support them.

Rhyming verses describe things that are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black, gray, white, and pink.

A little runaway bunny finds that the outside world is not always a better place to be. This special oversized board picture book is ideal for reading aloud and invites children to their parents' laps to enter a magical world. Full-color illustrations.

This classic Step 1 Step into Reading all about insects, by the author of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon, makes a perfect gift for nature lovers on Earth Day and every day! Black Bugs. Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs. I like bugs! There are all kinds of bugs! Whether they are big or small, whether they fly or crawl, bugs are our friends! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

One by one, the little bunny bids good night to all the comforting objects in his room. Now, fans of Goodnight Moon can enjoy their very own comb and brush set, featuring artwork from the book and packaged with the board book edition of the classic story. A perfect gift for a new baby.

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. On board pages.

Christmas Is in the Air But how can you tell? Does the air smell of tangerines? And Christmas greens? Can you feel it in the wind? Or hear it in the sound of a song? Experience the beauty and mystery of Christmas in this classic story told by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated with charming paintings by Anne Mortimer.

This unique package includes a "Goodnight Moon" classic board book plus an adorable soft bunny rattle. Full color.

Generations of children have made Goodnight Moon a favorite among bedtime stories. Now the popular board book edition is packaged with cuddly bunny slippers in an easy-to-carry tote that will be a treasure to keep and a wonderful gift for every young child.

Verses describe the holes that a mole, dog, worm, and rabbit dig, but none can compare with the work of a man and his steam shovel.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children''s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. Generations of children have begged to hear this story before bed. Now children can add a new element to their bedtime routine by flipping the tape and listening to the original Goodnight Moon lullaby on the reverse side. In a new, beautifully designed reusable pouch, this wonderful recording of the classic bedtime story and the special bonus of the soothing, original lullaby composed especially for this recording is just right for sleepyheads. American Bookseller''s Pick of the Lists 1995

Unable to sleep on Christmas Eve, four children creep downstairs to see the tree, their stockings, their wrapped gifts, and to hear the singing of the carolers.

Buenas noches, Luna por Margaret Wise Brown Ilustrado por Clement Hurd En una gran habitación verde, arropado en su cama, está un conejito. -- Buenas noches, habitación. -- Buenas noches, Luna -- dice el conejito. Y así sucesivamente, le da las buenas noches a todas las cosas que reconoce en su cuarto: al cuadro de los tres ositos sentaditos en sus sillas, a los relojes y a los calcetines, a los gatitos juguetones y a los lindos mitones. En este cuento clásico de la literatura infantil, adorado por generaciones de niños, la poesía que encierra su texto y la ternura de sus bellas ilustraciones con-vierten a éste en un libro ideal para culminar el día.

En el juego de escondite un conejito trata, en vano, de irse lejos de su mamá. Por su tenaz amor la madre siempre logra encontrar a su hijo.

A little rabbit who wants to run away tells his mother how he will escape, but she is always right behind him. Full color.

Simple rhymes and quilt-like paintings illustrate bedtime scenes for each letter of the alphabet.

On a trip to the country, a little dog named Muffin encounters all kinds of new and puzzling sounds.

Muffin the dog is blindfolded for a day and tries to identify things by the sounds they make.

Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

Brief text shares the dreams of various animals and people.

Clement Hurd redrew some of his pictures for this new edition of the profoundly comforting story of a bunny’s imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the lovingly steadfast mother who finds him every time.

The important thing about The Important Book -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat (if he wants to). For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. ''A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.'' -- K.

By the big red barn In the great green field, There was a pink pig Who was learning to squeal. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese -- and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown''s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps. There were horses and sheep and goats and geese -- and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margarett Wise Brown''s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps. "Brown''s melodic text is beguiling, while its subject''the big red barn that houses a menagerie of animals and their offspring''will have instant appeal to young children. Bond''s newly added drawings have a simplicity that suits the story [about the cycle of a day on a farm]. A welcome reprise." ''BL.

Animals, people, and things become quiet and sleep when night comes.