Books published by publisher North-South Books

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. Mother Sheep returns at last and tucks her little one in just right--""as only a mother can. From the team who created the best-selling ""Little Bunny's Sleepless Night comes another comic, yet sweet and satisfying, bedtime story.

Pettson and Findus are back in this uproarious tale about gardening! When Pettson announces that it’s time to plant seeds in the garden, Findus, his cat, plants a meatball. The hilarity continues as each night their hard work is undone by hungry chickens, then a rogue pig. When cows set up shop, Pettson and Findus must hatch a plan to protect their garden and Findus’s meatballs.

Simon is going on his first ski trip, and he can't wait to learn how to ski, even his pesky big brother can't spoil the fun. By the end of the week, Simon is schussing down the mountain, taking jumps, and even participating in a slalom race. This reassuring guide for the beginning skier is packed with facts and information--as well as a good dose of encouragement. Affordably priced and durably constructed, this is the latest in the Let's Try series.

""Recalling a simpler time, this book captures the poem's sense of excitement and celebration. Readers who join the family en route to Grandfather's house will observe many details about life in the 19th century. . . . Manson's woodcuts, painted in the colors of a snowy evening, lovingly depict the wintry countryside"".--""School Library Journal"". Full-color illustrations.

A classic retold by Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists. Now available in paperbackWhen Tortoise says to Hare, “I bet I can beat you in a running race!” everyone laughs. Tortoise puts one foot in front of the next. Hare stops to nibble carrot tops and cabbages. . . . Who will have the last laugh? “A fresh retelling of the old Aesop Fable so much beloved by past generations of young readers.”—Midwest Book Review

In the dead of winter, three ravens perch on the gnarly branch of an old tree. Two of the ravens complain bitterly, grumbling and squawking about the cold and snow. But the third raven doesn't say a word. As he watches the children frolicking in the snow, flopping on the ground and filling the field with fresh snow angels, he longs to join in the fun. The plucky little raven spends a tireless night, wiggling and hopping, trying to make a snow angel of his own. His comic efforts, his cheerful outlook, and his perseverance-and the surprising reward they bring-will warm young readers' hearts, even on the coldest winter night.

Surf's up! Not yet, Dude! Books are boring! Not this one! Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to spend the day at the beach. But as Bro continues to gasp and cheer as he reads his book (Moby Dick), Dude can't help but get curious. Before you can shout 'Surf's up!' both frogs are sharing the same adventure, that is, until they get to the beach. Newbery Award Medal Winner, Kwame Alexander, and Daniel Miyares have joined forces to give little listeners a wild ride.