Books with author Lisze Bechtold

Sally’s Purple Socks: They keep growing and growing and growing . . . Sally’s purple socks have finally arrived and she can’t wait to try them on. Oops, she forgot to include the size when she ordered them. But they’re so warm and comfortable. She lounges in them, cleans house in them, even dances in them. But wait, is it just Sally or are her socks . . . growing?! And growing! “Dry Clean Only” takes on a whole new meaning in this adorable and wonderfully illustrated tale about an out-of-control pair of socks and their enchanting owner. A genuine delight for children.

Two comical, easy-to-read capers starring shy-dog Buster and his bolder buddy Phoebe as they solve backyard mysteries involving skunks, raccoons, and buried “dog” treasure. It’s backyard troubles galore for canine friends Buster and Phoebe in two easy-to-read adventures. The trouble begins when Buster and Phoebe get blamed for trashing the backyard and hatch a plan to find the real garbage bandit. But first they have to stay awake and keep away from skunks! Next, the pals search for buried “bone” treasures only to quibble about which bones belong to which dog. Buster may be shy but he’s smart enough to claim what’s rightfully his and kind enough to share it, too.

When Buster comes to live at Roger’s house, he has much to learn about the world at large. Thank goodness Phoebe is there to teach him. She will instruct him about puppy bones, about smart bones and marked bones. And bones that mysteriously disappear. But all on his own Buster will learn something much more important. With lively and spontaneous drawings, this chapter book for beginning readers shows how a goodhearted and generous dog discovers one of the riches of life—beyond bones.

When Buster comes to live at Roger’s house, he has much to learn about the world at large. Thank goodness Phoebe is there to teach him. She will instruct him about puppy bones, about smart bones and marked bones. And bones that mysteriously disappear. But all on his own Buster will learn something much more important. With lively and spontaneous drawings, this chapter book for beginning readers shows how a goodhearted and generous dog discovers one of the riches of life—beyond bones.

Meet Toots, the lovable feline terror of the house Toots will win you over just as easily as she walks all over you. She eats, plays, naps, and comes and goes as she pleases. But she is so lovable that you’ll want her to be your very own animal companion. In this collection of poems, an ode to the author’s own cat, Karla Kuskin’s evocative and whimsical phrases perfectly capture Toot’s attitude and charm. Vibrant, playful illustrations by Lisze Bechtold make the pages come alive with feline energy.

Praise for Buster series: "A good choice for kids just past the easiest reader stage." "Booklist"The adventures ofBuster continue in twoneweasy-to-readstories.In the first, Buster isstartledby noisesand rustling in the dark space under the porch.Upon discovering ahomeless kitten, Buster musters upthe courage tohelp the kitty, despite loud objections and humorous antics from his canine palPhoebe andtwoterritorial cats.The funcontinuesin asecond story whenBuster and Phoebe introduce the kitty to thedog next door, and the four furry friendstryto find a game they can all play together. Get set for laugh-out-loudresults."