Lois Ehlert

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.

An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini. While teaching upper- and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food

A counting book depicting the colorful fish a child might see if he turned into a fish himself.

An escaped housecat encounters twelve birds in the back yard but fails to catch any of them and has to eat feathers for lunch.

On market day, a farm family experiences all the fun and excitement of going to and from the farmers' market.

The top cat in a household is reluctant to accept the arrival of a new kitten but decides to share various survival secrets with it.

Short, easy to read rhymes reveal what is unique about various animals, from ape to wolf.

Assorted graduates of the Bow Wow School meet at a farmers market and a dog park, where most of them remember their obedience training.

When a child works alongside her parents doing carpentry, sewing, and gardening, she thinks of being an artist as well when she grows up.