Books published by publisher Crocodile Books(Inteu)

A beautiful retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm tale with lavish full-color oil paintingsRed Rose and Snow White are as different as two sisters can be. Even so, they get along and, together with their mother, make a cozy life in their cottage in the woods.Then one night, Rose Red answers a knock at the door and finds a huge shaggy bear who gruffly asks for a warm place to sleep! Although alarmed at first, mother and daughters alike are soon charmed by the bear and happily shelter him from winter nights.When spring arrives, the girls sadly watch their friend lumber off. Soon after he disappears, they make a new acquaintance. Was this the little man the bear warned them of before he left?

A magical journey that celebrates the African sounds of nature. In the beginning, when all things began, these were the sounds which were music to man. Cicadas, crickets, beetles and frogs Seedpods, cocoons, hollowed out logs Crackling fires, the patter of rain Thundering hooves on the African plain Birds in the air, in the treeson the land Wind in the grass through the leavesover sand. With magical illustrations from Joan Rankin, and poetry from masterful storyteller, Wendy Hartmann, The African Orchestra lyrically captures the magic of the African sounds of nature. From the clicking of crickets to the crackle of the fire, follow the journey that celebrates these sounds, in the rhythm and music of Africa.

Winner of the Young Hoosier Award and the Bank Street College Award.Three princes go on a quest to the Heart of the World to save their drought-ravaged kingdom.A widowed and grief-stricken king calls on his three sons to end the drought that has ravaged the kingdom. The princes eagerly accept the quest to find the Heart of the World, which, once found, will save the land. One by one each prince confidently enters the Enchanted Wood.This beautifully illustrated, original fairytale is filled with romance, magic, and adventure and will appeal to readers of all ages.

CHILDREN WILL LOVE THIS RETELLING OF A CLASSIC ITALIAN FAIRY TALEPapa Gatto, trusted adviser to the prince, learns that judgment can be clouded by appearances when he hires the lovely Sophia to care for his eight tiny kittens. When Papa Gatto realizes his mistake, his home is in shambles, his kittens are neglected, and a priceless heirloom is in Sophia's hands. Fortunately, the next helper he hires is Beatrice, whose affection for his kittens assures him that this time he has found someone he can trust. The crafty Sophia, however, has other ideas...With its surprising twist to the happily-ever-after ending and its exquisitely detailed illustrations, this charming Italian fairy tale is sure to become a favorite of cat lovers, caretakers, and hopeless romantics everywhere.

Beautifully illustrated real fairy tale magicNew in paperbackSweet Cinderella is forced to spend her days waiting on her cruel stepsisters and stepmother, almost forgetting that she, too, was once a fine young lady with handsome clothes and a soft bed to sleep in. But when Cinderella is left at home on the night of the Prince's ball, her fairy godmother turns pumpkin into coach, mice into horses, lizards into footmen, and Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ball gown. At the ball Cinderella secretly captures the heart of the Prince, but it is not until he finds the true owner of the delicate glass slipper that the two can live happily ever after.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the evolution of plants and animals on earth.From the first living things six billion years ago to the animals living around the world today, explore how the huge diversity of the life on Earth came to be. Follow the branches of Charles Darwin's "Tree of Life" and discover how plants and animals have evolved in many amazing ways.Find out why crabs run sideways, which fish was the first to walk on land, why birds are similar to dinosaurs, and why brains are located in our heads and not in our feet.The book is stunningly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier in a bright and bold distinctive style.

"An imaginative and playful escapade many elements for readers to laugh at and explore." --Kirkus Reviews A funny picture book from a leading Dutch children's books author and illustrator. August is a tiger, that's for sure, because Mom always says he's wild. And tigers are wild, so August must be a tiger. But what if he becomes a real tiger? A funny and imaginative picture book about an energetic boy for wild tigers ages four and up.

"Young bookworms will savor this ode to the joy of reading." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review An enchanting picture book about the magic of books and readingWhile their parents are sleeping in, a young bookworm sneaks out of bed with one goal in mind: to spend the day reading.The Reader is a whimsically illustrated love letter to books. This breathtaking picture book, from two acclaimed Argentinean creators, is a celebration of reading and a child's imagination. Inspire beginning readers to become armchair adventurers by exploring what lies between the pages of a book.

A cozy tale about Goldilocks, three very hungry bears, and a delicious berry-filled surprise. Beloved illustrator Ruth Sanderson offers a fresh, heartwarming twist to the classic story. In the new happy ending, Goldilocks makes up for her presumptuous infractions on the Three Bears household by helping them make muffins with the berries she's picked from the woods near their home. Charming artworktopped off with a tried-and-true recipe for homemade blueberry muffinsmakes this new edition of Goldilocks a story time treasure that is just right.

Learning about the body just got more exciting! Young children will discover how their bodies work when they read and sing along with fun and fact-filled songs. How many bones are in each of your feet? What are the five senses? Where is the gluteus maximus? Why do we pass gas? Find out in this engaging book and 12-song CD set with its diverse array of musical styles that promises to get the whole family rocking.