Books published by publisher North-South / Night Sky Books

Here comes the school bus, beep, beep, beep! Step right up and take a seat with a sleepy sheep, a squirmy worm, a hairy bear, a quick, quick chick, a fox with socks, a pig in a wig, and a goat in his coat, and ride the bus to school, to school, and ride the bus to school! The bouncy, rhyming text and the bright, witty pictures make The Little School Bus a ride that children will want to take over and over again.

Torben Kulhmann's stunningly illustrated, nearly wordless tale offers a fascinating window into an imaginary, yet hauntingly familiar world under our feet, where a mole suddenly recognizes the precarious balance between progress and preservation. Kulhmann's open ended text encourages thoughtful exploration into possible solutions, and his delightful endpapers depict a montage of solutions that could very well save the moles' world and ours.

The story that was the inspiration for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and more recently, Frozen by Disney is re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply as Bernadette.When a young boy is cursed and unable to detect goodness, a young girl goes on a courageous journey to restore his heart and free him from the palace of the Snow Queen. Stunning illustrations bring new life to this lasting piece of literature that has thrilled young readers for over a century. Praise for Bernadette Watts Little Red Riding Hood, “My what big talent she has!” — Kirkus Reviews The Three Little Pigs, “A marvelous offering that begs to be added to everyone’s storytelling repertoire.” — School Library Journal

A beautifully illustrated classic—back in print! When a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster are no longer wanted by their masters, they decide to run away and become musicians in Bremen Town. There they discover a warm little cabin, but find that robbers occupy it! Will the four friends plan work to scare the robbers away? Illustrated by Europe’s beloved illustrator, Bernadette Watts

Celebrate the Little Polar Bear's 30th anniversary in this collection of 10 favorite Little Polar Bear stories! From hippos to reindeer to whales and husky pups, Lars, the little polar bear is great at meeting new friends. This collection of heart-warming stories about everyone's favorite little polar bear will make its way into a new generation of children's hearts with this gift collection and amazing value. "Hans de Beer’s “Little Polar Bear” . . . a witty, plaintive book my children adored when they were barely out of diapers."—Dwight Garner, The New York Times “This is an endearing picture book, with soft-colored illustrations that help give a very cold place a warm feel.” —Children’s Literature Reviews Join Lars, the little polar bears, on these 10 different unabridged adventures! Little Polar Bear Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend Little Polar Bear, Take Me Home! Little Polar Bear and the Brave Little Hare Little Polar Bear and the Husky Pup B7 Little Polar Bear and the Big Balloon Little Polar Bear and the Reindeer Little Polar Bear and the Whales Little Polar Bear and the Submarine

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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.

It’s time for the five little ducklings to go to school. Four of the little ducklings shout, “YIPPEE! HOORAY! OH BOY! THAT’S COOL!” The fifth little duckling sobs, “BOO-HOO! I won’t go to school! I’m going to miss you!” But when Mama reminds them, “Even though we’ll be apart, we’ll still be in each other’s heart,” the little ducklings go forth and soon discover “School is great!”