Blot and Og are sending out invitations for the biggest ever birthday party in the history of Blogsville. They spend a while imaginging what sort of guests they might have at this party. But they are unprepared for the arrival of real guests. And when dozens of creatures turn up they don't know what to do!

Rhyming text asks the reader if certain unusual--and unpleasant--creatures live nearby.

The experience of modernization -- the dizzying social changes that swept millions of people into the capitalist world -- and modernism in art, literature and architecture are brilliantly integrated in this account.

"Norman's naughty puppy has strayed into the Spooky House of Horror. Can you help him to find Dingo?" -- cover.

Charming full page illus. featuring an adorable wombat. 3-5 yrs.

A companion to the best-selling Pumpkin Soup Duck, Cat, and Squirrel, the three animal friends from Pumpkin Soup, are out of salt, a key ingredient of their special recipe. Duck insists upon coming along with Cat and Squirrel on the shopping trip to the city. It's his first visit, and he's a little scared, but he forgets everything when he spots a pepper store. What if they bought a pipkin of pepper to add to the soup? When he turns around to tell Cat and Squirrel about his great idea, he realizes they're gone! This perfect book about getting lost, with the sage reminder to stay put if you do, is illustrated with warm, cleverly detailed paintings. A Pipkin of Pepper is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.