Eric Carle

A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately!

Encourages the reader to exercise by following the movements of various animals; presented in a question and answer format.

The very hungry caterpillar finds his own special way to say "I love you".

A grouchy ladybug, looking for a fight, challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength. It's the Grouchy Ladybug's 20th birthday. To celebrate, we are introducing a new, larger format edition with brighter, more colorful pages created from Eric Carle's original artwork using the latest reproduction technology. The Grouchy Ladybug is bigger and brighter, as irascible but irresistable as ever and will surely delight new generations...

The author recalls experiences from his childhood in Germany and his later life in the United States, all in some way connected with various animals.

By following the instructions in the coded message, Tim finds his birthday present.

"In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!"--

A sloth living in a tree explains the many advantages of his slow and peaceful existence.

The hungry caterpillar and his friends enjoy the sensory experiences of fall, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and more.

Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way.