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  • The Revenge of the Black Cat: Swiss Myths

    Katja Alves

    Hardcover (NorthSouth Books, Oct. 1, 2019)
    In this collection, Katja Alves retells some traditional Swiss myths—exciting, funny, and sometimes gruesome tales from all four regions of the country. The exquisite illustrations were created by nineteen young artists who hail from Switzerland. Illustrations by: Anda, Carole Aufranc, Silvan Borer, Paloma Canonica, Anna Deér, Lucie Fiore, Gregor Forster, Lea Gross, Sara Guerra Rusconi, Mira Gysi, Rina Jost, Patricia Keller, Rahel Messerli, Jakob Näf, Camille Perrochet, Eliane Schädler, Pia Valär, Adam Vogt, and Anna Weber.
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  • Little Polar Bear Finds a Friend

    Hans de Beer

    Hardcover (North-South Books, Sept. 1, 1990)
    While searching for someone to play with, Lars is caught in a trap and finds himself in a cargo plane destined for a zoo.
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  • Rainbow Fish Big Book

    Marcus Pfister, J Alison James

    Paperback (North-South Books, April 1, 1995)
    Rainbow Fish finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share.
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  • Un gato y un perro / A Dog and A Cat

    Claire Masurel, Bob Kolar

    Paperback (North-South Books, March 1, 2003)
    Sworn enemies become staunch friends in this bilingual edition of the popular picture book by Claire Masurel with pictures by Bob Kolar. It’s a great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or Spanish-speaking.
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  • The Crocodile Who Didn't like Water

    Gemma Merino

    Hardcover (NorthSouth Books, April 5, 2014)
    Meet a most unusual crocodile! Everybody knows that crocodiles love water, but this little crocodile is different—he doesn't like it at all! He tries to his best to change, but when attempt at swimming causes a shiver then a sneeze—could it be that this little crocodile isn't a crocodile at all? A hilarious and uplifting story about being yourself from a talented debut author-illustrator!
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  • A Cat and a Dog / Un gato y un perro

    Claire Masurel, Bob Kolar

    Paperback (NorthSouth Books, June 26, 2018)
    A cat and a dog live in the same house, but they are not friends. They fight all the time, about everything. Then disaster strikes. Dog's beloved ball bounces up into a tree and is stuck. Cat's precious stuffed mouse falls into the pond. Dog can't climb. Cat can't swim. What are they to do? Claire Masurel's simple text and Bob Kolar's bright, bold illustrations combine in this charming picture book for the very young, a humorous look at the age-old battle of cats and dogs that demonstrates how a simple act of kindness can turn an enemy into a friend.
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  • The Clever Little Witch

    Lieve Baeten

    Hardcover (NorthSouth Books, April 1, 2012)
    Lizzy finds a suitcase standing in front of her witch’s house. She’d love to know what’s inside it. But no matter how often she repeats the magic spell, the little suitcase remains closed! Lizzie is going to need to use all of her clever tricks if she wants to find out what's inside.
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  • Ten Dirty Pigs, Ten Clean Pigs

    Carol Roth, Pam Paparone

    Hardcover (North-South Books, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Count along as ten dirty pigs have a hilariously good time getting squeaky clean, then turn around and, in an equally uproarious fashion, proceed to get filthy dirty again!Children will delight in these high-spirited porkers and in the novelty of this upside-down, turn-around bathtime counting book that makes getting clean just as much fun as getting dirty.
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  • Farmer Ham

    Alec Sillifant, Mike Spoor

    Hardcover (North-South Books, March 15, 2007)
    The crows in Farmer Hams field are very happy. All day long they sit and eat his corn and no matter how often he shouts and waves his arms, they wont go away. Silly old Farmer Ham. Or is he so silly, after all?
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  • Five Little Ducks

    Pam Paparone

    Hardcover (North-South Books, Sept. 1, 1995)
    When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother duck sets out to find them.
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  • Ten Dogs in the Window

    Claire Masurel, Pamela Paparone

    Hardcover (North-South Books, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Ten dogs in the window, for the whole wide world to see -- dogs of all shapes and sizes, all looking for a home. One by one an equally diverse parade of customers passes the shop window ... and stops ... and chooses the dog that is somehow a perfect match for them. The chant-aloud, rhyming text makes counting down great fun, and children will love guessing just which dog each new customer will buy.
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  • Good-bye, Winter! Hello, Spring!

    Kazuo Iwamura

    Hardcover (NorthSouth Books, March 5, 2019)
    A beloved story, now available in English, from Japanese master of children’s book illustration Kazuo IwamuraWhen spring comes, it melts the snow. Where will all the water go? The first harbingers of spring can be seen in the forest—as the wet snow begins to melt. The little squirrels Mick, Mack, and Molly can’t believe that snow can turn into water. That is, until they discover a floating tree and use it as a raft. This gentle adventure, told in rhyme, is a wonderful celebration of nature and friendship.
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