Best Selling Books by Pamela Duncan Edwards

After a falling out, best friends Gigi and Lulu discover that, while it can be fun to do the same things most of the time, sometimes it is good to be different.

The Wright boys'' interest in flying began with a toy given to them when they were small children. As young men, they first opened a printing shop and then a bicycle shop, all the while experimenting with how to design a flying machine. Finally they achieved their incredible goal-man''s first powered flight. In this accessible picture book with a "House that Jack Built" approach, young readers are gradually introduced to all the steps that led up to the Wright brother''s remarkable historic accomplishment.

Boy genius Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent-H for short- is the answer to his rich parents'' prayers. He is their dear companion, their fiercest board game adversary, and their frequent guest at parties. But this prodigy''s parents don''t share his knack at accounting-and they can''t imagine ever running out of money. Will Hubert be able to save the Bobton-Trent''s fabulous estate - or might they be just as happy without it, after all? With exuberant collage illustrations and a hilarious text, award-winning author and illustrator Lauren Child has created an irreverent story about the true value of money and the dividends of happiness.

"What would you do if on the very first day of school Dinosaur wasn''t smiling his big, toothy dinosaur smile? You''d say, ''Don''t worry, Dinosaur. School will be fun.''" So begins the story as a little boy helps his dinosaur friend overcome his fears of the first day of school. All sorts of questions that children might ask are addressed by the little boy - why does he have to go to school, what if he has to speak up and say his name, what if he doesn''t like what they serve for lunch? His answers should calm the tummies of any young student. And best of all, he explains how to make new friend. By the end of the day, Dinosaur loves school and can''t wait to come again the next day.

What would you do if a mule knocked on your door one day and said, I''ve come for lunch? You''d say Hello Come in, Mule. But what if the mule was badly behaved? Find out how a quick-witted boy teaches an obstinate mule some manners.

The morning sun is rising, but where''s Ned''s cock-a-doodle-doo? Ned''s just not a morning bird. Daisy Mae and the other farm hens have an egg business to run, and they''ve no use for a lazy, mixed-up rooster. It''s time to call in another rooster! So what''s Ned to do? To his surprise, when a crisis occurs, Ned finds his very own calling after all. The Mixed-Up rooster is a funny read-aloud with a gentle lesson: It''s okay to be different.

An explorer mouse discovers adventure in the Wild Wood.

"Don''t worry Dinosaur. A sleepover is so much fun!"Spending the night away from home can be a daunting prospect and Dinosaur is so anxious that he invents many reasons as to why he can''t go: his family will miss him, he won''t have his toothbrush or his clean pyjamas, and he can''t possibly sleep without his teddy! But his little boy helps Dinosaur overcome his fears, and together they discover just how much fun a sleepover can be.

Katydids, owls, opossums, and other nocturnal animal mothers and babies wake up to a bright moon and a night to be filled with activities.

Children will love lifting the flaps to help Teddy as he goes round and round the garden looking for his animal friends – Dog, Cat, Owl, Mouse and Hen. This lively, funny adaptation of the well-loved rhyme is a perfect introduction to picture books for the very young.

Now, children can pack their favorite Warthogs books in a box and bring them along to school or playtime. This adorable and educational kit includes three full-color picture books in a mini format: Warthogs in the Kitchen; Warthogs Paint; and Slop Goes the Soup; as well as a sheet of irresistible warthog stickers. Teaching fundamental early-learning concepts has never been so much fun. Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole are both former educators. Together, they have collaborated on numerous acclaimed picture books, including all of the Warthogs books; Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale; The Wacky Wedding: A Book of Alphabet Antics; Ed & Fred Flea; and Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina. They both live in Virginia.

A rude mule learns that he has more fun when he uses good manners.

Five cuddly kittens can be quite a handful! Its hard keeping your eye on five playful kittens at bedtime, especially when theres so much fun to be had! Tillys kittens would much rather play than sleep in their basket with mum. From driving a train to hiding in the dolls house, theyre up to mischiefwill Tilly ever be able to find them all? Young children will enjoy helping Tilly to catch and count her cuddly kittens. The rhythmic narrative and counting theme make this book great fun for little ones.

Baby Elephant thinks she’s big enough now to have adventures all by herself. So, leaving her big, wise mum behind, she sets off – to the lake, the village and the jungle. But she soon realises that the world can be a scary place for a little elephant and that maybe it’s better having her mum beside her after all … Warm, reassuring and beautifully illustrated, this story will resonate with parents and young children alike.

The story how a woman''s courage influenced the course of history.

When his parents move to new jobs in the area, a little bulldozer joins Ms Crane''s School for Young Machines. The other students welcome him but, when he finds that everyone is good at ice skating and he isn''t! He is embarrassed. Not only that but his parents are too busy to notice his problems. He decides to become a bully to get attention. However, when a crisis happens and the Holiday on Ice Concert is in danger of being ruined, he discovers that he has his own talents. He saves the day and realizes that being a bully is never a good thing.

This reassuring introduction to kindergarten tells the story of Groundhog, Snake, Possum, and their kindergarten class, who are getting a new teacher--and she''s a bat. Full color.

As some warthogs spend a rainy day painting their kitchen, they make a mess and learn about mixing colors.

Rosie has four roses for her aunt''s birthday, but after four animals "borrow" one, her gift is reduced to a rainbow ribbon.

The story of two fleas -- Ed who was content with what he had and Fred who wanted it all.

Preschoolers will learn about primary colors and how they mix to make secondary colors in this messy companion to "Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book".

Now, children can pack their favorite Warthogs books in a box and bring them along to school or playtime. This adorable and educational kit includes three full-color picture books in a mini format: Warthogs in the Kitchen; Warthogs Paint; and Slop Goes the Soup; as well as a sheet of irresistible warthog stickers. Teaching fundamental early-learning concepts has never been so much fun.

When a warthog sneezes while carrying soup to the table, he begins an onomatopoeic chain reaction that involves the whole family.

A lion cub''s roar frightens away other colorful animals, from one red monkey to eight brown gazelles, that he wants to come play with him--until he encounters nine other lion cubs.

It is Dinosaur''s first day of school and Dinosaur isn''t feeling so sure that school will be fun.