Petra Mathers

Dodo, an exotic German bird, befriends a one-legged retired sea captain and marries him.

With the encouragement of his friend, Herbie spends days writing poems about food for a contest and although he does not win, he does find an appreciative audience.

As Lottie and Herbie get ready for Christmas, Herbie does something he regrets and cannot enjoy the holiday until he tells Lottie about it.

A little lamb uses her clever wiles to keep a coyote from eating her up. Includes activities, inspired by the story, on inside covers. What's a little lamb to do about a fierce coyote that wants to eat her? Why, trick him, of course ... and and trick him again ... and trick him one more time! Here's a lively retelling of a Mexican folk tale by master story teller Verna Aardema, illustrated in bold, winning colors by Petra Mathers.

An illustrated collection of poetry features animals wearing an array of shoes, jackets, hats, and other fun attire to demonstrate their unique personalities.

Feeling "bloopy and love-swoggled" in the presence of Catherine, the elegant ballet teacher, a humble fisherman tries to muster the courage to reveal his affection for her.

Because their mother seems too busy preparing for company, Christopher and Robbie cook up the idea of a Mom pie to serve as her surrogate.

The animals that Ramon tends on his family's farm in Mexico include sheep that weep when they're shorn and a goat that climbs to the top of a windmill. Includes some Spanish words with pronunciation.

Introduces the life of the French composer, Erik Satie, who spent his entire career challenging established conventions in music.

Nature displays different colors to announce the seasons of the year and the time of day.