Eric Carle

"There are so many ways to spend a cool fall day! Welcome fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!"--

Poor Hermit Crab! He's outgrown his snug little shell and has to find a new home. And he does, with help from some friends who make the move less scary. Children facing change in their own lives will relate to Hermit Crab's story-and learn a lot about the fascinating world of marine life along the way. Hermit Crab's problem is that he keeps outgrowing things. When he outgrows his first shell-house, he's a bit scared. The next one he finds is big enough...

"Ducks growing out of bananas? A mouse catching a cat? What's wrong with this book? Yes, there's something strange, something funny, and even downright preposterous on every page of this book. But it's not a mistake--it's nonsense! And it's also surrealism"--

When his friend moves away, a boy sets out on a journey to find her.

"The Grouchy Ladybug feels less grouchy once her friends show her how nice love can be"--

By order of the Duke, Walter the Baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

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

The Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrates birthdays, from presents and balloons to cake.

"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.

It's time for you to spread your wings and fly. The world can seem like a scary place. But you are ready. Bold illustrations and easy-to-read text encourage children who are going out into the world to spread their wings, knowing they have everything they need inside them.