Books in Gulliver Books series

The author and artist Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (1990). One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest’s residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how "all living things depend on one another" . . . and it works. Cherry’s lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the "wondrous and rare animals" evoke the lush rain forests, as well as stunning world maps bordered by tree porcupines, emerald tree boas, and dozens more fascinating creatures.Awards: IRA Teacher’s Choice (1991), ABA’s Pick of the Lists, Reading Rainbow Review Book, NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children

Thirteen-year-old Danny and his family are struggling to make ends meet in New York during the Great Depression. His father leaves to search for work, and Danny and his mother do what they can to survive. With his mother pregnant and unable to help, Danny is forced to beg for food. Through it all, they retain their good humor and family pride, and in the end help arrives in a most unexpected guise. “Rich, rewarding historical fiction.”--Kirkus Reviews

Little Buggy is determined to learn to fly--today. But flying is not as easy as it looks. It takes a few falls, a lot of patience, and plenty of gentle encouragement (and help up off the ground) from Dad. Some bugs might give up . . . but not Little Buggy. Popular illustrator Kevin O'Malley has created a funny and warmhearted father-son story perfect for any child who must tackle something difficult for the first time, and for parents having a hard time letting them fall. With the inspiring message that learning something new isn't easy--but success can come when you least expect it--this book is the ideal gift for adventurers of any age.

Who is that hiding under the fire hat? Or the pirate's hat? Or even the garden hat? Fun creatures underneath each hat are just waiting to pop up and surprise! Bestselling pop-up creator David A. Carter has teamed with talented author Sarah Weeks to create a hide-and-seek adventure like no other. Toddlers will have hours of fun with inventive pop-ups, materials to touch, a glittery pinwheel to spin, and a mirror for peekaboo! This irresistible read-aloud includes exciting interactive features that will engage toddlers--and their parents--with every turn of the page.

Long ago, when Sun and Moon still lived on earth, they invited their new friend Ocean to visit their home. After many protests (after all, there was a lot of her), Ocean finally agreed to come. Sun and Moon worked and prepared for many days, but when Ocean finally arrived, they discovered that nothing could have prepared them for this visit! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Diane Wolkstein and the celebrated illustrators of Dr. Seuss’s My Many Colored Days spin a magical creation myth that is filled with surprises.

What's the most important part of any birthday celebration? The cake, of course! And who better to create Oliver Shumacher's birthday confection than his best friend, Beverly. She even has the perfect recipe: The Caramel Candy Castle Cake. Just gazing upon it sends Beverly on a magical journey through the land of cake. Surely the multitalented bear can pull it off . . . or can she?Loaded with color, humor, and the irrepressible determination that is Beverly's trademark, this could well be Beverly Billingsly's sweetest adventure yet!

When a young man steps into the enchanted skin of a sea monster, he finds himself transformed into a fearless explorer--and a generous hero. Amazing underwater adventures fill his nights, and he returns home each dawn with a bounty of fish for all the village to share. But how long can he hide his new identity? Based on a traditional Haida/Tlingit (Pacific Northwest/Western Canadian story, this luminously illustrated tale will capture the imagination of all who dream of exploring the mysterious world beneath the waves.

“In her latest work about endangered wildlife, Arnold describes the efforts of the California Condor Recovery Team. Her lucid and interesting account of the history of condors emphasizes the factors that led to the birds’ near extinction and explains in great detail the measures that have been taken to reestablish a significant condor breeding population. Wallace’s photographs are magnificent.”--Booklist