Zany and entertaining illustrations offer a re-telling of the classic story of the vain emperor who is duped into wearing nothing at all.

The Emperor's New Clothes

Children's Books

Andersen, Hans-Christian

Literature & Fiction

Minedition

Once there was a little mermaid who fell in love with a human boy . . . The story may be familiar, but Lisbeth Zwerger's art makes this fairytale seem brand-new. This Jubilee edition, celebrating 200 years of Hans Christian Andersen, is superbly illustrated in Zwerger's signature style. Known for her popular and award-winning editions of classics such as The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, Zwerger is herself the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for lasting contributions to children's literature. The Little Mermaid is sure to win her new fans, and to delight her old ones. The text is an all-new translation by Anthea Bell, and includes many lovely and poignant details that may be new to even those who think they know the little mermaid's story well.

The Little Mermaid

Rickie the chimpanzee loved living with her mother in the rain forests of Central Africa, warm and safe. Until the day the hunters came, and took Rickie away to sell at a Congelese market. Luckily, she was resuced by a kind man who adopted Rickie and cared for her. Best of all, he provided an unexpected friend in his dog Henri. This true story of friendship is heart-warmingly brought to life by renowned scientist Dr. Jane Goodall.

Rickie and Henri

Goodall,Jane

Animals

Determined to find out what her teddy bear does all day when she is away at school, a young girl decides to spy on her special friend throughout the course of an afternoon and ends up with quite a surprise in the end!

What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Day?

HÄCHLER, BRUNO

Like most brothers and sisters, Fia and Fabi are always fighting, but when the siblings discover two humble mice children they realize that having someone to play with is more fun than having someone to fight with.

That's Not Fair!

Roehe, Stephanie

Illustrations from fourteen accomplished artists relate twenty-four traditional short advent stories in a book full of tales of sharing, tradition, and festivities.

The Angel and the Christmas Rabbit

Weninger, Brigitte

When Mama Frog and Father Frog disappear, two little frog children are left all alone. Blackbird, Mole and Hedgehog would all like to help, but no one knows how. When Mama Mouse shows up and agrees to take them in, she simply says, "A child is a child, and all children need a place to live and play, good food, and someone who loves them." So all the animals pitch in to help, doing what each does best. Hedgehog gathers worms to eat, Mole digs a bedroom, and Blackbird fetches a water pail for their bath. Everyone gets into the act, and Mama Mouse proves that if at first glance we may seem to be very different, in the end we're not so different at all! Perfect for preschools and kindergartens, this charming tale has a universal message, expertly brough to life by the team that produced the popular Davy books.

A Child Is a Child

Pico lives alone in a dark cave to hide his ugliness, but when some dwarves give Pico a crystal that reflects what's inside his heart, Pico's true beauty is revealed.

The Magic Crystal

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

While everyone else in the family takes their swimming and flying lessons from Mama Goose, Nancy the gosling focuses on her interest in butterflies, but when her teacher explains that she can never be a butterfly researcher if she isn't able to keep up with them by land, water, or air, Nancy realizes that she may have to make some adjustments in order to make her dreams come true.

Nancy, the Little Gosling

Tharlet, Ève

Whether he is howling to get off his leash or barking for joy at the sight of Mrs. Anderson's tasty hamburgers, a young pup has got quite the life as he pursues love, plays a game with friends, and makes his way home at the end of the day for an easy night with his loving family.

It's a Dog's Life

Banks, Paul

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