Books with author Gorbachev Valeri

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!

“Lovable characters, accessible text, and fresh, spirited illustrations combine nicely here.” —Kirkus ReviewsEnergetic Squirrel is eager to make sure his friends have fun in four charming (mis)adventures. Mouse has cleaning to do, Turtle is too slow to run around the pond, and Rabbit is reluctant to alter his grass-eating routine, but Squirrel’s comedic assistance always makes for 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.

Good friends like Heron and Turtle are good neighbors. Nothing is better than taking a nice long walk together (if Turtle can keep up!). And Turtle will do almost anything to make Heron comfortable at a surprise lunch. But perhaps best of all is being able to appreciate a night on the pond together. In the tradition of Arnold Lobel’s classic Frog and Toad books, Valeri Gorbachev brings us three enchantingly illustrated and written stories (and two lovable new characters) that celebrate the sweet pleasures of everyday friendship, a treasure for children beginning to read.

In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie — and then some.Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone — and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a fresh-baked dessert.