Books with author Valeri Gorbachev

A plucky pig on a pizza run accidentally turns into a walking snowman in this comical picture book.One snowy day, Pinky heads to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget the order: Mushrooms, mozzarella cheese/Fresh tomatoes, onions, peas. When the Squirrel boys try to sidetrack him, Pinky becomes annoyed and kicks the tree they're in. The snow from the branches falls on him, and Pinky unwittingly looks like a snowman. As Pinky walks through town, EVERYONE is talking about the walking snowman! But Pinky doesn't see him, and he's much too focused on getting his pizza to stop and look for him. This very funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and most endearing characters.

It is a big day for the little chickens. Mother Hen is taking them to the playground for the first time. It is very crowded and very exciting--but scary too. The little chickens watch the big dogs and cats and pigs playing on the seesaws, the merry-go-round, and the swings. But they are too afraid to try them. ""We're just little chickens,"" they explain. Then they see the little mice and frogs sliding down the sliding board. ""Come on!"" calls one of the frogs. ""Don't be such chicken chickens!""Every child who has faced a challenging new experience will be rooting for the Chicken Chickens as they overcome their fear and become brave--and very proud--little chickens.

“A great selection to share with young children to show them that they are ‘bigger’ than they believe and that their actions, big and small, do matter.” —School Library Journal A board version of the popular picture book, Big Little Hippo by superstar Valeri Gorbachev! Little Hippo is the youngest in his family . . . and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his neighbors, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though his mom promises he’ll grow, Little Hippo doesn’t want to wait; he wants to be big RIGHT NOW! But when he helps a creature even tinier than himself, Little Hippo learns that it’s the size of his heart that counts most of all.

Bear likes going to the beach, but Chipmunk says "Not me!" in this Guided Reading Level D story, perfect for beginning readers. Summer is here, and Bear and Chipmunk are headed to the beach. Bear likes the sun, and the sand, and swimming. But Chipmunk doesn't. The sun is too bright, the waves are so big, and the big fish are scary when you're so small! Full of humor, Valeri Gorbachev's colorful illustrations add detail and help support understanding of the text—and they're sure to make young readers laugh, as Bear floats serenely past Chipmunk, who's stuck upside-down in a float. "Why did you come?" asks Bear finally, as Chipmunk tries to help collect their things. "I came to be with you," replies Chipmunk. Sometimes it doesn't matter what you're doing—as long as you're with your friends! Bear and Chipmunk enjoy winter weather, too, in Me Too!, another I Like to Read® book. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

A favorite childhood game is given fresh appeal in this warm, humorous picture book. It was a busy day at Doctor Nice’s office. The waiting room was full of patients with various winter ailments―from Mrs. Pig’s frostbitten nose to the goat kids’ headaches, caused by their head-butting style of hockey play. Never fear, Doctor Nice comes up with the perfect cures for them all. In the surprise ending, readers meet the real Doctor Nice―an imaginative little boy, playing doctor to his roomful of stuffed animals. Valeri Gorbachev’s cozy, comforting story will warm the coldest winter day and help allay children’s fears about visiting the doctor.

One snowy day, Pinky is heading to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn’t forget: mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions and peas. When the Squirrel boys try to sidetrack him, Pinky becomes annoyed and kicks the tree they’re in. The snow from the branches falls down, and Pinky, not knowing it, looks like a snowman. As Pinky walks through town, EVERYONE is talking about the walking snowman. But Pinky doesn’t see him AND he’s much too focused on getting his pizza to stop and look for him.

This book is specially designed in Amazon's fixed-layout KF8 format with region magnification. Double-tap on an area of text to zoom and read. Wouldn't it be fun to have a dragon for a friend? But that's not going to happen if you don't know the rules. Simon's big sister, Emma, knows them all: DON'T poke a dragon when he's taking a nap; he might sneeze fire. DON'T be surprised if the dragon fries some eggs with his breath. DO be sure to wear a seat belt should you ever ride on his back...Simon is determined to master every last rule, because then maybe, just maybe, he'll get the chance to embark on what is sure to be the adventure of a lifetime.