Books in Little Green Books series

Little Tim lived in a house by the sea. He wanted very much to be a sailor, but his parents said he was much too young and must wait for years and years, until he was grown up. So when Tim got a chance to stow away on a steamer, of course he jumped at it, little expecting the hard work, the stormy sea, and the sinking ship to come!First published between 1936 and 1977, Edward Ardizzone's Little Tim books have been loved by generations of children for their spirited adventures and totally matter-of-fact tellings by a storyteller who spoke straight to children's imaginations. As Maurice Sendak has said, "The opening lines of the very first story were a droll Ishmael-like call to adventure that gave great promise of wonderful things to come."We are proud to bring Little Tim to a new generation of readers.

This new collection of riddles brings joke-ography to a whole new level! Kids will be laughing for hours as they turn the pages of this little book that is packed with giant fun. Begin with the “Starting from Scratch” chapter (What is the moral of the story about Jonah and the whale? You can’t keep a good man down!) and travel through the world of riddles with hundreds of “Pucks & Yucks” (Why can’t golfers attend college? They can only count up to “Fore!”). But don’t just take our word for it…as the smartest frogs say, Read-it, Read-it!

Children who have reached the toilet-training stage will think this is the funniest book they've ever seen. Most parents will smile, too, as children and parents turn the pages and follow the antics of a comical group of animals. The color illustrations on every page are large and bold, and the story concludes with a sound button for kids to press. One running rabbit, two little pigs, three tiny birds, and an assembly of other animals are all running toward their potties. On the book's very last page, kids open a double gatefold spread and find that the animals have all reached their destinations. A sound chip embedded in the illustration gives off an appropriately flatulent noise.

Kids love scary stories, and these 84 tales, terrifying and true, will send shivers down their spines. Violent ghosts, lost souls, and strange specters all wander spookily; creepy illustrations heighten the horror. Read a bone-chilling account of a night in a haunted house, of a ghost who scared a dog to death, and of a terrifying face in the mirror that ended up saving a man's life. Hear the creepiest confession ever, told to a priest by a dead man. Meet some very famous ghosts--including the spirit of author Margaret Mitchell, who, it seems, wasn't so "gone with the wind." Many first-hand accounts tell of ghost ships and phantom stagecoaches; of bizarre occurrences (like a flying monk); and of a painting of a lighted castle that mysteriously "goes dark" once every century. Don't let the icy grip of fear grow too tight...if you can help it!

Building on the Ripley's board book firsts, this fun and silly illustrated guide to opposites will delight kids and adults alike! What's more fun than learning opposites, especially when they're as delightfully drawn as these! Kids will enjoy seeing silly characters illustrating everyday opposites like day and night, as well as some sillier ones, like clean and dirty. Drawn by our own Ripley cartoonist, understanding opposites has never been more fun!

Come along on an Arctic adventure with a little girl and her father and learn all about polar bears! This 8 x 8 storybook shows how global warming affects two baby polar bear cubs and their family. Includes tips for kids on what they can do to help slow down global warming. This 8 x 8 paperback book is perfect-bound and will be printed on 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper with soy-ink. The paper is FSC certified.* A new “green” series!: Little Green Books will educate children on what they can do to be more eco-friendly. The books in this line will be made from recycled materials, and the storylines will cover subjects such as improving the environment, learning about endangered animals, recycling, and much more.