Anatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no idea their mysterious taster is really a mouse So M'sieu Duvall thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat to the factory... Clever Anatole must act to protect his job, and his life He must do what no mouse has done before--find a way to bell the cat. Bonne chance, Anatole "From the Hardcover edition."

The story of Ben is fiction, but it could be the story of morethan one jazz musician who grew up in the twenties. Using theart-deco style of the period, Rachel Isadora not only captures thepoignancy and yearning of a youthful talent, but in page after pageof striking art seems to convey the very sound of music.

The Publishers Weekly #1 bestseller, Jan Brett's heartwarming story of Hedgie the hedgehog's misadventures has become a family favorite. Like its companion The Mitten, The Hat is now available as a wonderful board book to share with young children. "Brett's signature art introduces animal characters as endearing and expressive as those who congregated in her earlier book's expandable white mitten." (Publishers Weekly) "A clever and appealing picture book. . . . The pictures, story, and subject matter make this a natural for sharing aloud." (School Library Journal)

"The open-ended quality of the verse and the visual nature ofthe subject create plenty of opportunities for the art. Thestriking scratchboard illustrations use black lines, shapes, andcrosshatched shading on white backgrounds to create strongcompositions, while watercolor washes add subtle warmth andbrilliance. . .There are, of course, many school uses for this, butjust reading it aloud at home will make the everydayfascinating."--"Booklist, "starred review "The observations, from a few words to a couple sentences, aretucked neatly into Krommes's gorgeous scratchboardspreads."--"School Library Journal", starred review "Exquisitely simple and memorable."--"Kirkus", starredreview "From the endpapers that gather together all the spirals depictedto the spiraling text on the title page verso, this book iselegantly constructed, and as poetry, picture book, or nonfiction,a success in every way."--T"he Horn Book, "starred review "This is one of those rare children's books that make you

Dear Reader, Here are the postcards and snapshots thatStringbean Coe and his brother Fred sent home from the long tripthey made one summer in Fred's truck. Their grandfather made thisalbum for the family--and for you. Enjoy yourselves Love, Vera andJenniferStringbean Coe, his big brother, Fred, and their dog,Potato, are driving from Kansas to California in a pickup truckwith a little house built on the back. Reading the postcards theysend home every day is the next best thing to having across-country adventure all your own. "A good-hearted celebrationof life and experience, and a gift to the public."--School LibraryJournal

"Primarily a Swahili counting book, Moja Means One is also meant to be a gift of heritage, a glimpse of what is unique about East Africa."--School Library Journal. Full color. The numbers one through ten in Swahili accompany two-page illustrations of various aspects of East African life.

This gorgeous storybook is full of snapshots of family life,from breakfast to bedtime and from birthdays to walks in the park.All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and AnnieRose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantlytackling new experiences and making new friends.

Anatole is a most honorable mouse. When he realizes that humansare upset by mice sampling their leftovers, he is shocked! He mustprovide for his beloved family--but he is determined to find a wayto earn his supper. And so he heads for the tasting room at theDuvall Cheese Factory. On each cheese, he leaves a smallnote--"good," "not so good," "needs orange peel"--and signs hisname. When workers at the Duvall factory find his notes in themorning, they are perplexed--but they realize that this mysteriousAnatole has an exceptional palate and take his advice. Soon Duvallis making the best cheese in all of Paris! They would like to giveAnatole a reward--if only they could find him... From the Hardcover edition.

Rediscover Madeline, now available in board bookformat The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, thesmallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more thanseventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available insturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for smallhands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm ofthe original book is lost as a new format brings this classic titleto a younger audience.