A simple introduction to the meaning of numbers and sets as a rooster, on his way to see the world, is joined by fourteen animals along the way.

Retells four classic Grimm's Brothers fairy tales, including "Tom Thumb," "The Fisherman and His Wife," and "Hans in Luck."

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep.

A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.

"One day a tiny cricket is born. He meets a big cricket who chirps his welcome. The tiny cricket tries to respond, but he cannot make a sound. And so the cricket makes his way in the world, meeting one insect after another who greets him with a cheery hello."--P. [4] of cover.

"Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them."--

A hermit crab who has outgrown his old shell moves into a new one, which he decorates and enhances with the various sea creatures he meets in his travels.

By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake.

A young boy encounters all sorts of cats while searching for the one he lost.

Retellings of eleven of Aesop's fables.

Presents the names of animal babies, parents, and groups for different kinds of animals, from penguins to lions.

Upper and lower halves of divided pages can be turned separately, to match various animal homes with the domestic or wild animals that live in them.