Books with author Karen Lee Schmidt

A boy, his dad, and his dog are out for a drive on a beautiful sunny day. Unfortunately, a hapless toad is trying to make its way across the very same road. Talk about bad timing. Is there any hope of avoiding toad-al disaster? Maybe. See what a sharp-witted and caring boy can do to save the day. Storyteller Jane Yolen has written a deceptively simple tale that's fun, exciting, and perfect for reading aloud again and again. Illustrator Karen Lee Schmidt has created an irresistible creature--and everyone who meets this toad will root for a happy ending!

Daddy's taking us to thezoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow.Daddy's taking us to thezoo tomorrow.We can stay all day.Now you can go along too, as Tom Paxton's classic song comes to life in this boisterous picture book. Rhythmic verse leads you through a wild kingdom where animals burst from every page. Monkeys are scritch, scritch, scratchin', and kangaroos are hop, hop, hoppin', making every moment an adventure.Karen Lee Schmidt's lively, irresistible illustrations show the animals up to all sorts of mischief. And with the easily played melodies included, this musical menagerie is every bit as fun as a trip to the zoo. Youngsters will want to "stay all day" -- and come back again and again!

In a town with nothing but bad weather, Carl's the dog to sniff out the storm. Folks can rely on him, which means that Carl has it made in the shade . . . and the wind, rain, and sleet. So when the climate suddenly takes a turn for the fair, what's a foul-weather dog to do? Karen Lee Schmidt has created a heartwarming tale with a subtle message about adapting to change. Readers will fall in love with Carl, a lovable doggy hero who's full of heart.

Let s search for adventure above in the sky. We ll scout through the mountains and hills, and then try exploring the forests, the meadows and plains, across the dry desert and through jungle rains. We ll trek through a swamp, a puddle, a pond, in lakes and the river, the ocean beyond. But, what are we looking for? Who will we see? Find animals on this Safari with me! Once you ve discovered all the animals, turn to the For Creative Minds educational section for sorting cards and animal fun facts.