Most Popular Books by Phyllis Root

A story about a playful mouse.

When Big Mama made the world, she didn''t mess about. Earth, sky and sea, sun and moon, plants and trees, birds and animals all fell right into line with her plans. This is a joyous, lyrical creation story like no other.

Jill builds a cozy house just for her and her cat, but each of her neighbors, who are nursery rhyme characters, wants a room, so Jill keeps adding rooms to her house until it is not so cozy anymore.

"Here’s a happy story hour choice. . . . A picture book that passes the fun test with flying fizz." — Booklist It’s hot, hot, hot! So Junie and Jake and Poppa and the baby want to go to the lake. But can they make it there in their rattletrap car? It doesn’t go fast, and it doesn’t go far. . . . Inventive wordplay and expressive illustrations make this a readaloud road trip to remember.

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

Mouse is fast, but Cat is faster!

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

A monster has come to planet Earth--a monster who''s really hungry Really, really, hungry What will the monster eat? A daisy? A rock? A little girl? YIKES Readers will find out in this amusing new addition to the Giggle Club series. Full color.

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.

Alex tries to calm his younger brother when they hear strange noises at bedtime, but is he brave enough to cross the cold floor of their dark room when a feet-grabbing, toe-eating, noise-making "something" might get him?

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+.

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.

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.

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

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

When Old Man Trouble comes calling, the spring dries up and trouble looms - but Aunt Nancy knows a trick or two. Magical trickster tale with bold dramatic illus. in this unusual picture book. 5-8 yrs.

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

It''s Sunday, and snowflakes as big as balls of wool are falling. The cow, the duck, the hens and even Spot the dog are freezing! So Bonnie, ever the problem-solver, is determined to heat them all up. Getting busy with needles and wool, she knits and knits and knits - hats and scarves, beakwarmers and tailwarmers ... but the animals are still all shivery and cold! Just how can she get the sun to make everyone warm and toasty again?

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.

Despite his neighbors'' objections, Sam the river rat fulfills his life''s dream of building a boat and going to sea.

Ten little lambs want to play. But the sun is sinking, the stars are twinkling and sleepy eyes start to droop. Ten, nine, eight, seven - count the sheep as they fall asleep

This is a spirited and breezily illustrated tale about a river rat who follows his heart, and fulfils dreams of going to sea.

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.

Tabby Cat''s adventures.

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.