Paul Meisel ist ein gefeierter Illustrator, dessen Werke zahlreiche Kinderbücher zieren. Sein künstlerischer Stil zeichnet sich durch eine spielerische und lebendige Qualität aus, die sofort die Fantasie junger Leser fesselt. Meisel versteht es meisterhaft, Geschichten visuell zum Leben zu erwecken und sie mit Humor und Wärme zu bereichern. Seine Fähigkeit, die Essenz von Kindheitsgefühlen und Abenteuern einzufangen, macht ihn zu einem wertvollen Mitwirkenden in der Kinderliteratur.
A nap is interrupted when Dog meets an unexpected visitor, Rat. Their initial encounter leads to an unlikely friendship, showcasing themes of companionship and acceptance. The story explores how new relationships can blossom in the most surprising circumstances.
"When a thunderstorm comes, Cat is happy to spend the noisy night playing with toys, while Dog frantically tries find the just the right hiding spot"-- Provided by publisher
A dog barks at everything he loves--a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This award-winning story is now a bilingual board book. I see a cat. Veo un Gato. I see a bird. Veo un pájaro Follow a dog through his happy day in English and Spanish! Sitting inside his house, the dog watches other animals pass by the glass door . . . until his beloved boy comes home, and the two pals dash outside to explore all the backyard wildlife! With simple text and energetic artwork from Paul Meisel, a two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor winner, toddlers and caregivers will love reading this funny dog story. Bilingual and monolingual parents alike can introduce toddlers to backyard animals in both English and Spanish. Perfect for the kid who goes crazy when they see a dog or other animal outside. Honors for I See a Cat: 2018 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book Junior Library Guild Selection
The story follows a dog who spends a night filled with wonder, observing the moon and playful bats. His anticipation builds as he eagerly awaits the morning when his boy will wake up and share breakfast with him, highlighting themes of loyalty and the simple joys of companionship.
Ideal for young readers, this Level C reader features short sentences and simple words, making it accessible for kindergarteners and first graders. The book is filled with engaging content about dogs, promising big fun and excitement. Created by two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel, it encourages independent reading while entertaining young audiences.
Hilarious and scientifically accurate, this Nature Diary gives readers a bug's-eye-view of the life cycle of a stinkbug. Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits. From the day he is born, S. Bug hears the same refrain--"Ew! Stinkbug!" The stinkbug's odor is powerful protection against from predators. Perhaps too powerful. Readers will also learn about the challenges that arise when an ecosystem is pushed off-balance. Children will love poring over the bright, highly detailed illustrations and pondering ideas about ecosystems and nature. The book includes a glossary and further information in the back of the book. Both art and text have been vetted for accuracy by an expert. A Junior Library Guild Selection! Don't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis CCBC Best-of-the-Year List, AAAS /Subaru Finalist, Leaping Lizards Top 10 Read-alouds, SCIENCE Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choices My Happy Year by E. Bluebird A Junior Library Guild Selection My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird Available Spring 2021
Focusing on the ruby-throated hummingbird, this installment of the Nature Diary series explores the remarkable life of this small yet powerful bird. Readers will discover captivating insights into its behavior, habitat, and unique adaptations, showcasing the wonders of nature through detailed observations and engaging narratives.
Potty time fun, now in a board book! Elephant poops on the grass. Fish poops in the water. Snake poops on the sand. Where do you poop? You poop here! In a potty, of course! Fun pictures of animals--an ant, an alligator, a bat, and more--make this a perfect potty training book--and more! This “godsend for caregivers on the prowl for potty-training aids” (Kirkus Reviews) is now in board book form, because no one is too young to learn. It's especially appropriate for inquisitive, science-minded toddlers who are curious about how their bodies work.
What fun! A playful pack of dogs chase a ball and find new friends! I see a ball. The bird has the ball. The whale has the ball. The lion has the ball. Gulp! No more ball!
"Narrative non-fiction, in journal form, relates the first year in the life of an Eastern bluebird."-- Provided by publisher