Most Popular Books by Miriam Schlein

As he is cozily curled up in their nest, Little Cottontail''s mother tells him the story of another little rabbit and his adventures. Little Cottontail thinks the story is about him. Children will identify with Little Cottontail''s mixed desires for independence and security.

A little cat tries to understand the depth of his mother''s devotion. Over and over, his mother reassures him of the most important fact of his life, her unconditional love. For 30 years, Schlein''s wise story has been comforting little ones and celebrating the bond of mother and child. This 13th anniversary edition features new full-color illustrations by the original artist.

Children identify situations that make them feel negative.

Everyone knows that one is one. But can ONE be more than one? Absolutely! ONE PAIR is always two; ONE WEEK is seven days; and ONE DOZEN is always twelve. And that''s just the beginning of this brilliant and original counting book.

Daxiong mao is rare and mysterious, like a god, living in the midst of the mountains. Strange things are happening on Lu Yi''s farm. First, some men from the Chinese government ask Lu Yi''s father to sell the property that has belonged to the family for generations. Then a giant panda appears in a neighbor''s field, A rare occurrence, given the farm''s distance from the high-mountain bamboo forests that pandas inhabit.Lu Yi has a feeling that the two mysteries are somehow connected. And before long, an orphaned baby panda he finds in the'' woods provides an answer. As the boy nurses the helpless animal back to health, he begins an adventure that may, well change his entire future.

Mother Kangaroo expresses her confidence in her youngster''s ability to achieve great things.

Explains the meaning and traditions of the Jewish holiday called Purim which celebrates the courage of Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai in saving the Jewish people in Persia from cruel extermination.

Discusses a project which attempts to provide food for giant pandas during critical bamboo emergencies, periods when their only natural food dies off during one phase of its growth cycle.

Rhyming text examines the basic shapes round and square and how they appear in things around us, concluding with the recognition that there are many other shapes in the world as well.

Benjie''s goldfish Goldie, believed to be dead, is flushed down the toilet and escapes through the sewer system into the goldfish pond at the Botanical Garden, where she finds a peaceful and happy existence with others of her kind.

Little Raccoon has a question. It is a question for his mother. "When do you love me most of all?" he asks. Of course, one question leads to another. "Is it when I wake up?" And another. "Is it when I play in the trees?" And another and another and another. Little Raccoon has lots of questions. How many answers does his mother have? Just one.

An overview of possible careers in a department store, emphasizing the dignity of work, the diversity of career possibilities, and the interrelationship of various jobs.

Explains the meaning and traditions of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a harvest celebration, and the Simḥat Torah, which celebrates the joy in God''s teachings which are contained in the Torah scrolls.

Follows the life cycle of the sea horse, a fish with a prehensile tail and body armor, describing its physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment.

A book about animal fighting.

An introduction to the geography and animal life of the southernmost continent, 95 percent of whose surface is covered with ice.

Readers go back in time and see the world through a dinosaur''s eyes. This book describes what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth, and introduces many of the animals and plants in nature today that were also seen by the dinosaurs.

A farmer, taking his finest cheese to the king, gives away so many samples along the way that there may not be any left for the king.

An introduction to elephants, majestic, intelligent residents of Africa and Asia.

Outlines the varied worldwide habitats, differences, and common traits of all kinds of penguins.

An introduction to gorillas, gentle, shy residents of Africa. How do gorillas live their daily lives? How do they rear their young? This book offers a close-up look at the gorilla; at its senses, its life cycle, and its habitat. Jane Goodall, one of the world’s foremost naturalists, presents a series of books that explore the wonders of our planet’s wildlife. Geared especially for young readers, each book adheres to Dr. Goodall’s principles of learning about animals by observing the way they live. Written by Miriam Schlein, author of Project Panda Watch With an introduction by Jane Goodall With full-color photographs throughout A Byron Preiss Book

Once there was a dog so little, he could stand on his boy''s hand with all four feet. His name was Little Dog Little. On a day in the park, Little Dog Little was captured by a rat who thought a blanket of puppy fur would be cozy at night. This is the story of Little Dog Little''s escape with the help of Mouse and other brave friends, of their journey across the park back to get home. It''s also a tale of how the world looks to very small creatures and how it''s harder to be courageous when you are very small.

A little country boy describes his life in the country. A little city boy describes his life in the city.

A picture story book about the friendship between a young boy and an older man and the surprise that comes to the young boy when he finds out what the job of the older man is.

Presents the concept of time by explaining how it is measured on clock and calendar, and by showing some of the things that happen as time passes.

Four littel foxes grow up.

Retells the Bible story in which Joseph''s jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where due to his ability to interpret dreams, he is made governor of the country.

What heaviness and lightness mean, and how they are measured.

This is the story of Peter and of how he insists upon trying all the animals'' ways himself--but somehow none of these ways work out for him nearly as well as they do for the animals!

Someone awakens mother in the morning--is it an army sergeant? And someone has eaten all her carrots--was it a flock of rabbits? No, but her little daughter can be many things in one day.

Lots of things are round, and lots more are square, made from four straight lines--but animals and people are never exactly round or square.

Explains how pigeons, descendants of wild rock doves, live their lives, raise their young, and have been useful throughout history to people.

As a little boy grows up, his world gets larger too and he meets more people and sees more things.

The Sun, the Wind, the Sea and the Rain quarrel about who is the strongest.

An old man makes the other villagers very nervous by constantly predicting dire happenings. They decide to get even.

The young pharaoh of Egypt tells about his life and times.

Describes Columbus'' first voyage of discovery as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old ship''s boy.