Books published by publisher Paw Prints 2011-04-01

They're books to read and toys to play with-all wrapped up in one terrific package! They're 3-D Mr. Men and Little Miss Storybooks-molded from plastic and shaped to look like four favorite Mr. Men and Little Miss characters! Within the sturdy plastic pages that make up each three-dimensional figure is a brand-new story about a beloved Mr. Men or Little Miss, told in the wacky, whimsical style that fans the world over have come to know and love. Unlike anything on the market before, these truly unique books-turned-toys are so extraordinary, they'll sell themselves off your shelves!

Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease.With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?

No one does fairy tales like James Marshall! Here, his bold and witty illustrations add life to Barbara Karlin's retelling of the well-known story of the dirty girl with the wicked stepsisters. But this isn't your average Cinderella-hearty and robust, she's a hard worker with a heart of gold. Filled with grinning rats, a wacky fairy godmother, and a whole coachful of laughs, this is the story we all know and love, seen in a refreshing new way. "Will take its rightful place on the fairy-tale shelves, but won't sit there for long!" (Booklist, starred review)

This series of books is the perfect introduction to the natural world for young children of pre-school age. Each book uses a series of statements, complemented by detailed and imaginative artwork, to help children differentiate between themselves as humans and a particular small animal. Most of these animals can be found just outside the back door, and will be familiar to children. The statements relate to the animal's appearance, life cycle, appetite and predators. They are fun - in some instances, grisly! - and informative. The books are suitable for parents to read alound or for the child to read alone.