Julia Donaldson

A clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake-- only to have to outwit that creature as well.

"When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It’s a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?"--publisher's website.

Stick Man ends up far away from his family tree when he is fetched by a dog, thrown by a child, used as a snowman's arm, and even put on a fire, but finally Santa Claus steps in to make sure that Stick Man and his family have a joyous Christmas.

A circular tale in which each new book character is reading about the next, beginning and ending with Charlie Cook.

On the African savannah, a wildebeest, warthog, spotted hyena, lappet-faced vulture, and marabou stork, known as "The Ugly Five," prove themselves to be loveable and important contributors to nature.

Told in rhyming text, Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay, two scarecrows, plan their wedding, enlisting the help of the animals around the farm.

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

When Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len return to the farm hoping to steal the fat red hen, the little spotty ladybug enlists the other animals to stop them.

From jingling keys to gradmother's knees, there are lots of things for babies to discover and see.

"Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be a fabulous Christmas tree! The tree travels far across the sea to shine in a city square. Crowds gather to admire it, children sing carols around it, and the tree brings joy and the spirit of the season to all who pass by. Inspired by the annual journey of London's Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square, this story includes back matter detailing...