Best Selling Books by Ruth Krauss

Simple, rhythmic text follows a mother cat and her kitten as they discover the love of big forests for little trees, big skies for little skyscrapers, and parents for their children.

A playful tale of forest animals as they awaken from their winter slumber, start running through the woods, and happen upon a magical discovery''a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow.

From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children’s book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners—brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier. Dance with a leaf. Jump like a raindrop. Sit in the sun and shine. Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page. This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss—one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time—and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss’s signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzzier’s irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions. A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and graduation!

This classic board book gift set includes three treasures just right for toddlers: The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Crockett Johnson; Jamberry, written and illustrated by Bruce Degen; and Robert Kraus''s Leo the Late Bloomer, illustrated by Jose Aruego.

A little bird hatches from an egg and discovers the wonders of life.

A little boy worries throughout the summer that he''s not getting bigger, but at the end of the season he tries on his winter clothes and realizes that he has grown.

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A family moves into a deserted and bare little house, improves it, and makes it a home.

Despite everyone''s dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.

Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery-a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

A collection of verse and short prose pieces by an American poet.

Un petit garçon planta une graine de carotte. Tout le monde lui disait que ça ne pousserait pas...

Tells the story of the pleasure and excitement of the squirrels, bears, field mice, and other animals when they unexpectedly discover a flower growing in the snow.

C''est le printemps. Jour après jour, un petit garçon constate que l''herbe pousse, son chiot et ses poussins aussi ! Mais lui est encore petit... Est-ce qu''il va grandir ?

When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won''t grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits ... First published in 1945 and never out of print, this timeless combination of Ruth Krauss''s simple text and Crockett Johnson''s eloquent illustrations creates a triumphant and deeply satisfying story for readers of all ages.

Il neige. Les souris des champs, les ours, les marmottes, les escargots dorment. Tout à coup les animaux se réveillent. Ils reniflent. Ils se mettent à courir. Mais où vont-ils ? A partir de 2 ans.

A little girl at play can fly like a bird, moo like a cow, and squirm like a worm.

Illustrates what goes on inside the dream house of a little boy''s imagination.