This very special hardback gift edition includes four bestselling Eric Carle titles: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? These classic picture books feature favourite animals and themes - colours, actions, sounds and babies - all brought to life in Eric Carle's beautiful and distinctive collage artwork. Also by Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Bad-Tempered Ladybird; Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, Said The Sloth; The Very Bust Spider: Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Quiet Cricket; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

The letters of the alphabet are accompanied by animals found in rain forests.

Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud and sharing, this splendid anthology brings together some of the most memorable and beloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madeline and Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much I Love You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such as Make Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and family favorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, Winnie-the-Pooh, and Alexander & The Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day, soon to be a motion picture. The selections range from concept books and wordless books to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the complete array of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books, stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up, siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magical stories; stories about everyday life--and more. This beautiful edition includes a recommended list of books published in the time since this anthology's original compilation, including Caldecott Honors Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Olivia, with descriptive annotations intended to guide parents to these new books and new voices of the 21st century. Also included are an introduction from editor Janet Schulman, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented in the collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes. As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward a lifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasury belongs in every family's bookcase.

(back cover) Capturing all the fun of a toddler's busy world, this collection has something for every occasion. It's ideal for dipping into, with five distinct sections that reflect different aspects of every toddler's life. Whether you and your toddler are spotting items around the house, talking about animals, or sharing a favorite fairy tale, you'll find that Toddler Treasury helps build your child's essential skills. It also provides notes that will guide you through enjoyable teaching sessions with your toddler. Presenting interactive questions throughout, Toddler Treasury is perfect for sharing with your child, who is ever eager to explore and learn.

Baby Tugs Bear and Baby Hugs Bear try to find a fallen star.

Four of Jan Brett’s very best animal stories, together in one treasury. The fun includes stories of two mice couples who agree to swap homes with unexpected results; an armadillo on a rootin’-tootin’ adventure at the Curly H Rodeo; a crowd of rain-forest animals on a surprising river ride in an umbrella; and a snow bear family finding an Inuit girl asleep in their igloo. Four stories in this treasury to cherish: Town Mouse, Country Mouse Armadillo Rodeo The Umbrella The Three Snow Bears

Featuring six beloved Berenstain Bears stories, this treasury is perfect for reading aloud or curling up and reading alone. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear as they meet a new pet, learn about the importance of cleaning up, wish upon a star, take a trip, explore the seashore, and stay home from school. There are stories for everyone to love in this keepsake anthology of new classics.

Cheer Bear and Tenderheart Bear help Jill discover that her new baby sister is as wonderful as the baby brother she had wanted.

A collection of more than sixty Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

Collects four winter tales including the story of a runaway gingerbread baby, a child's lost mitten, and three polar bears visited by a young girl.