Ann Whitford Paul

If animals tried to be kind . . .what would they do? Porcupine would knit a scarf for Giraffe, long enough to fit. Cat would snuggle Mouse to sleep with her lullaby purrrrrr. Stork would lift up Lizard, so she could be close to the sky, just once. And across the animal kingdom, every creature would try to be thoughtful and kind to each other. Another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, If Animals Tried to Be Kind is perfect for showing children the power of being considerate and caring.

A must-have for any nursery If Animals Trick-or-Treated is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom experience Halloween night- making it the perfect read aloud for your littlest trick-or-treaters What if animals did what YOU do? Owlet and Mama would carve pumpkins together and read scary stories feather to feather. Zebra Foal would prance-prance in a costume of spots, while Little Leopard would run wearing stripes--lots and lots Together every creature would knock-knock-knock at nests, outside dens, and under rocks to collect yummy sweets. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Halloween. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, and If Animals Went to Work.

Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, and If Animals Gave Thanks What if animals did what YOU do? This sweet story describes what animals might do in the classroom If animals went to school...what would they do? Beaver would practice counting with sticks. Goat would snack on the storybooks. And at recess, Goose would glide down Giraffe's neck slide Across the animal kingdom, every creature would learn, play, and make new friends.

A must-have for any nursery If Animals Gave Thanks is a beloved picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom might share their gratitude - making it the perfect for read alouds during the fall season and Thanksgiving. What if animals did what YOU do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together. Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show thankfulness. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

A must-have for any nursery If Animals Celebrated Christmas is a beloved board book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines how creatures from all across the animal kingdom might celebrate the holidays- making it the perfect bedtime read aloud to snuggle up with in the wintertime. What if animals did what YOU do? Tortoise would hiss a holiday wish. Crane would croon joyful carols. Mama and Papa Buffalo would kiss beneath the mistletoe. Every creature would deck the halls for this magical and festive season Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate together. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. This is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Kissed Good Night, If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.

Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition builds off its predecessor's reputation as the go-to resource for any writer just beginning to concept a picture book to writers who have published several books for children and are looking to take their work to another level. Intensely craft-heavy, this book covers topics such as, story frameworking, storytelling, creating characters, developing a three-act structure, determining page turns, using rhyming, and more. It also delves into what you need to do to sell your book--from making a dummy (something unique to picture book writers), researching the market, developing a platform, finding an agent, and more. This revised and expanded edition will delve into more craft topics, including new chapters on the importance of page turns and how word count has changed over the years, plus the ever-evolving marketplace of publishing and children's books. New in This EditionUpdated examples from picture books throughout the book. Brand new quizzes and examples to help you clarify and hone your craft. Updated and expanded content throughout to reflect the changes in the picture book market. A new chapter with greater emphasis on finding an agent, working with an agent, submitting to small presses, and self-publishing.

If animals said “I love you,” how would they say it? Gorilla would pound her chest, whale would sing, and cheetah would purr. In this board book edition of If Animals Said I Love You, Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker imagine all the ways the members of the animal kingdom might express love. A perfect bedtime story for the youngest audience.

A must-have for any nursery If Animals Kissed Good Night is a beloved, bestselling board book that imagines the bedtime rituals of cuddly creatures all across the animal kingdom - making it the perfect read aloud to snuggle up with at the end of each day. What if animals did what YOU do? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, just beneath the top of the sky. Wolf and pup would kiss and then HOWL, while Bear and cub would kiss and then GROWL And long after all the other animals have been tucked in tight? Sloth and her baby will still be saying night-night Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, show affection. Families will giggle along as they imagine the critters that inhabit places near and far. With 3 million copies in print, this is a wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, new parents, or any occasion Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: If Animals Said I Love You, If Animals Celebrated Christmas, If Animals Went to School, If Animals Gave Thanks, If Animals Tried to Be Kind, If Animals Trick-or-Treated, and If Animals Went to Work.