Alison Inches

These imaginative musings, the work of a man who made an impossible world seem completely plausible, show history in the making., Booklist Bert and Ernie were once just scribbles on notebook paper, and the original Oscar the Grouch was purple, not green. Before there were Muppets, there were Jim Henson's designs and doodles. This delightful collection of Henson's early drawings serves as a map to the imagination of an artist whose characters have enraptured generations of children and adults. Almost none of these drawings had been published before the original Abrams edition. From the most cursory of doodles to finished drawings, this whimsical volume of sketchbooks, posters, album covers, story boards, and set and puppet designs celebrates Henson's unique genius and his wild sense of humor.

A Muppet Sketchbook

Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles

Don Freeman

Corduroy shows Lisa that writing letters to express your opinion can make a difference.

Corduroy Writes a Letter

In Corduroy's Garden, Lisa leaves Corduroy to keep watch over her newly planted seeds. But when a puppy digs up the garden, it's up to Corduroy to save the day. Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. The brief sentences, repetitive phrases, and important visual clues within the illustrations help readers along while keeping them entertained.

Corduroy's Garden

A plastic bottle describes its journey from the refinery through a recycling plant, after which it was used as part of a space suit.

A Story about Recycling

The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle

The Rubbadubbers share what they like to do during bathtime in this easy-to-read book for emerging readers. Full color.

We Love Bath Time!

A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment, learning about endangered animals, recycling, and much more. Meet Max the Little Monster. He is a cute, furry green monster who is an environmental nightmare. Among other things, he leaves on all the lights, keeps his computer plugged in, blasts the TV, hoards his old toys and uses so much toilet paper it clogs the toilet until finally, his excessive ways cause a power outage. With no TV to watch, computer to play on, video games to play with, Max finds there is a whole big world outside that he can make a difference in the environment. Kids can follow Max the Little Green Monster's journey to environmental awareness and learn tips on how they can become little green monsters themselves. A kid-friendly glossary of terms is included in the back of the book. This 8x8 paperback is perfect bound and will be printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy-ink. The paper is FSC certified.

One Little Monster Learns to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

I Can Save the Earth!

Periwinkle is coming over to Blue's housefor a visit. Join Blue as she cleans thehouse and makes lunch for her friend. Andfind out what Periwinkle brings as a surprise!

My Visit with Periwinkle

Corduroy sneaks into Lisa's backpack when she goes on a hiking trip and has quite an adventure when he gets lost along the trail. Reprint.

Corduroy's Hike

While Wendy is gone for the day, Bob the builder and the others fix up her garden to surprise her.

A Surprise for Wendy

Lisa wants to write to the bakery. But she is afraid the baker will not listen! Can Corduroy help Lisa speak up?

Scott Nash

Three costumed kids meet a grinning skeleton, a vampire, a giant four-eyed spider, and other funny fiends before they finally reach the treasure--a pirate's chest full of goodies--in an offbeat Halloween title with flaps to lift. Original.

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Excessive in everything he does, Max learns an important lesson about the fragile state of the environment after he causes a power outage--inspiring him to work with others to become more "green" in order to help save the planet that he loves. Original.

Jim Hawkins and his friends are off to spooky Skeleton Island to hunt for treasure

Sailing for Adventure

Muppet Treasure Island

Rhyming text describes a young girl's efforts to put her unruly stuffed animals to bed.

The Stuffed Animals Get Ready for Bed

Diego helps a swarm of bees find a new home before it begins to rain.

Diego's Buzzing Bee Adventure

Bob the Builder leaves Dizzy the cement mixer to guard a nest of eggs.

Dizzy's Bird Watch

Daniel Mather

Hoho wants to ride in Rintoo's new toy car immediately, but he has to wait until the car is properly assembled.

Wait, Hoho, Wait!

Max the Little Green Monster doesn't like cleaning up after himself, but when he learns how his carelessness and littering may have harmed the beautiful ocean, he goes on a quest to clean and protect the beach.

The Little Green Monster Cleans Up the Beach

I Can Save the Ocean!

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody's favorite department store bear is having further adventures in a story about using your voice. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Lisa wants to contact a movie theater owner about a problem, she thinks he's too important and won't respond. Can Corduroy help his friend with her good deed? He shows her how powerful a letter can be, and that speaking up about a problem can make a change! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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