Most Popular Books by Phyllis Root

Describe the geography, and plant and animal life of Nevada''s Great Basin National Park. Includes a history of the park and a map.

When her pussy willows burst into bloom and raise a ruckus which upsets the farm animals, Bonnie tries to find a way to quiet the meowing shrub.

Ten-year-old Lilly, a worrier who greatly fears the sea, leaves the home of her librarian great-uncle and sets out with an old woman pirate to rescue her parents, who were shipwrecked while seeking the elusive frangipani fruit fly on an uncharted island.

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One winter in the Far North the sun disappears and Lucia, accompanied by her milk-white cat, braves the freezing cold and trolls who want to eat her, trying to find the sun and bring it back.

A story about a playful mouse.

Recounts the exploits of Paul Bunyan''s "little" sister, Paula, who lived in the North Woods, sang three-part harmony with the wolves, and used an angry bear for a foot warmer.

PICTURE STORYBOOKS. This is a tale about a rat who follows his dreams and goes to sea, with pictures by the illustrator of "The Gruffalo". Sam, the river rat, dreams of going to sea. Day and night, whatever he is doing, his thoughts turn seawards. His neighbours tell him to think of practical matters like fixing his fence and getting his garden in order. But Sam decides to build his own boat. His neighbours are sceptical, "You''ll be swallowed by a shark," they warn. By spring his boat is ready and Sam sets off on his voyage. The neighbours tell each other that that''s the last of Sam. But as they return to their vegetable patches, Sam is skimming over the wild green waves, and one day a passing seagull drops a note that reads, "Dear friends, please do not worry, I am happy. Love, Sam." Written in lyrical prose by Phyllis Root and illustrated in bright bold colours by Axel Sheffler, this book is the story of a river rat who follows his heart and realizes his dreams. Ages 4+.

Tabby Cat''s adventures.

Tabby Cat''s adventures.

When Mouse burns his dinner, he knows just what to do!

Cold, wet, and acidic, bogs appear to be extremely hostile to life, yet numerous plants and animals have adapted in fascinating ways in order to survive there. In Big Belching Bog, Phyllis Root lets us in on the secrets of the mysterious bog, describing such special inhabitants as plants that eat insects, bog lemmings, and frogs that stay frozen through the winter and thaw out in the spring. But what''s that coming up from the bottom of the bog? The biggest bog secret of all, we learn, is the remarkable process of methane gas belching out of the bog. The gas is created by decaying peat moss and forms a bulge in the surface of the moss six inches or taller before breaking through. Does this "belch" make a sound? No one knows, says Root, because no one has ever heard it. In fact, bogs are known as some of the quietest places on earth. Maybe you will be the first to hear the big bog belch! Illustrated by renowned woodcut artist Betsy Bowen, Big Belching Bog also contains a section of bog facts, including more information about the plants and animals mentioned in the book as well as tips for visiting a bog. Big Belching Bog will stir the imagination of young readers and teach them about the landscape and environment of these mysterious and, ahem, gassy places.

Mouse goes on a picnic.

Is it a bird? is it a plane? No, it''s Super Mouse!

One by one ten sheep reluctantly fall asleep in the barnyard. On board pages.

Mouse is fast, but Cat is faster!

After she sees how upset her father has become, a little girl who blames her bad behavior on her stuffed bear tells her father that the bear will try to act better.

An old rocking chair is recycled through a neighborhood, broken down bit by bit as young and old find various uses for it, until it ends up as a tiny footstool in the hands of the original owner.

Big Books meet our Brand New Readers with short, funny stories by top authors and illustrators. What better way to share the joy of beginning to read?Join the spirited Mouse in four amusing adventures:Cat and Mouse It''s Super Mouse Picnic Pizza

A young Indian girl triumphs over her fears and proves herself worthy to be the mystical healer of her village.

Featuring the characters and comedy from the ''Boohbah'' series. Lots of big, smiling faces and chances for children to laugh along with the pictures.

Four brief stories, using simple words, tell about Tabby Cat''s adventures.

The twentieth century is as remarkable for its world wars as it is for its efforts to outlaw war in international and constitutional law and politics. Japan in the World examines some of these efforts through the life and work of Shidehara Kijuro, who was active as diplomat and statesman between 1896 until his death in 1951. Shidehara is seen as a guiding thread running through the first five decades of the twentieth century. Through the 1920s until the beginning of the 1930s, his foreign policy shaped Japan''s place within the community of nations. The positive role Japan played in international relations and the high esteem in which it was held at that time goes largely to his credit. As Prime Minister and "man of the hour" after the Second World War, he had a hand in shaping the new beginning for post-war Japan, instituting policies that would start his country on a path to peace and prosperity. Accessing previously unpublished archival materials, Schlichtmann examines the work of this pacifist statesman, situating Shidehara within the context of twentieth century statecraft and international politics. While it was an age of devastating total wars that took a vast toll of civilian lives, the politics and diplomatic history between 1899 and 1949 also saw the light of new developments in international and constitutional law to curtail state sovereignty and reach a peaceful order of international affairs. Japan in the World is an essential resource for understanding that nation''s contributions to these world-changing developments.

Als beertje Olivier in de herfst een geel blad achterna rent, blijkt hij na een poosje verdwaald te zijn. Prentenboek met tekeningen in warme herfsttinten. Vanaf ca. 3 jaar.

When Bonnie Bumble eats five plum turnovers for breakfast one morning, her whole world is turned upside down.

Tabby Cat''s adventures.

Summary: Sam the river rat, dreams of going to sea. Day and night, whatever he''s doing his thoughts turn seawards. So, when he sees a chance to build his own boat, he is determined to take it, no matter what anyone else may say.

A rocket comes to earth, and out steps a monster. Hungry , it roars, and starts a quest for food which sees it try out a rock, a daisy, a tree, before meeting a young girl. The monster wants to eat the girl, but she would rather he tried her banana.

After building a house for herself and her cat, Tomasa adds on rooms for her friends and family. Doors and windows open and close, showing what''s inside each addition to the house.

Ed and Nelly Farmer disguise their whole family of hardworking animals so that they can all go on a well-earned vacation together