Books with author Gorbachev Valeri

Got to go, got to go, got to go, go, go! The energetic Squirrel is eager to make sure his friends have fun in four charming (mis)adventures.Squirrel is busy, busy, busy — and determined to have a fun day! Mouse has cleaning to do, but it’s nothing that Squirrel’s frenetically helpful sweeping won’t take care of. Turtle may be too slow to run, run, run around the pond, but Squirrel has a rocky plan to help Turtle get across. And when Rabbit is reluctant to alter his grasseating routine, Squirrel’s comedic assistance makes for an unexpected adventure. Welcome back the funny, exhausting Squirrel and his ever-patient friends in a medley of stories perfectly suited for reading alone or reading aloud.

Pig got caught in a big rainstorm, but he managed to find a big tree to stay beneath while waiting for the rain to stop. Why, then, is he running up to Goat's house all wet? Pig proceeds tells Goat a wild tale of how he was joined under the tree by one mouse, two porcupines, three buffaloes, and so on! Join Pig and Goat as Goat tries to figure out why Pig is all wet, even though he says there was enough room under the tree for everyone. The ending won't be one you expect! As Pig describes all the animals who seek shelter under the tree, your children will love counting along with him all while learning a new language!

Christopher loves counting. The fish in his aquarium, the petals on flowers, the toys in his toy box?Christopher Rabbit counts them all! He loves counting so much, he tries to count everything?even the stars in the sky! And the good-night kisses his sweet mother wants to share.Valeri Gorbachev, with his enchanting illustrations, brings life and charm to this picture book that shows children the joy and adventure in counting, not only in the classroom?but everywhere!

This big, beautiful book offers 20 favorite tales from around the world that will tickle the funnybone of young listeners. While most of the tales are totally new to Americans and come from countries as far flung as Iran and Italy, the Bahamas and Borneo, children will be delighted to discover some tales with themes similar to their favorites, such as “Rumpelstiltskin” and “The Three Little Pigs.” The brief, lickety-split retellings beg to be read aloud and the nearly 90 lively, colorful illustrations invite children to look at the book again and again.

Carol Roth and Valeri Gorbachev are one of NorthSouth Books bestselling author-illustrator pairs. Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he can’t fall asleep. If only he had the company of a good friend. But when Little Bunny tries to spend the night with each of his buddies—Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, Bear, and Owl—he soon discovers that his own bed is best. A perfect bedtime story to tuck in your own little snugglebunny! Back in print after being unavailable for a period, fans of Carol Roth's last book, Where's My Mommy?, will be thrilled to have this readaloud storybook to add to their collection.

Poor Little Elephant--he simply wants a friend. But when he tries to play with Turtle, Heron, and two friendly frogs, their size differences bring disaster. What's a big little elephant to do? Well, with a little imagination, a little determination, and a lot of creativity, this elephant discovers that friends come in all sizes . . . as long as everybody steers clear of the seesaw! Valeri Gorbachev's charming illustrations perfectly capture Little Elephant's anxiety, making this a reassuring book for all children who are just getting comfortable in their own skin.

It's bedtime, but Woolly the little lamb can't find his mother. Who will tuck him in?"I will, I will," said Mrs. Cow. "Don't you worry. I know how. Everything will be all right. I'll tuck you in real snug and tight." But Mrs. Cow wraps poor Woolly up so tight that he can't move. "STOP!" cries Woolly. "That's not right! Oh, who will tuck me in tonight?" Mrs. Cat, Mrs. Horse, Mrs. Pig, and Mrs. Duck all try, but their efforts prove disastrous, and Woolly grows more and more desperate. From the team who created the best-selling Little Bunny's Sleepless Night comes another comic, yet sweet and satisfying, bedtime story.