Petra Mathers

Lottie the chicken has a number of adventures at the beach, during which her new towel comes in handy.

When a new bird moves in nearby, Herbie the duck worries that his friend Lottie the chicken doesn't care about him anymore.

Dodo, an exotic German bird, befriends a one-legged retired sea captain and marries him.

When Aunt Mattie dies, best friends Lottie and Herbie console each other and celebrate Aunt Mattie's life by scattering her ashes and preparing her favorite snack--peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (with bananas).

The shy guard at an art museum falls in love with the sad young woman in a painting that mysteriously appears one day.

Twenty-eight rollicking rhymes from the undisputed master of hilarious verse for children, Jack Prelutsky, are found in this uproarious poetry collection.

In this collection there are tongue-twisting (but real) places to visit, such as Tuscaloosa and Winnemucca. There are remarkable sights, such as an elephant perched in a sycamore tree. And there are unforgettable characters, including Granny Gooding, Sarah Small, and Barnaby

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A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up.

A young boy helps his mother realize how her bad mood is affecting everyone in the family.

A collection of silly poems about animals and enjoying life for children.

Introduces the life of the French composer, Erik Satie, who spent his entire career challenging established conventions in music.