Christopher Raschka

Introduces the famous saxophonist and his style of jazz known as bebop. You don't have to know jazz, play the saxophone, or even have a cat to get into this most original picture book. The words were inspired by "Night in Tunisia"--the so-called bebop anthem that Charlie Parker (1920-1955) helped make famous--and reflect that wordless piece's rhythm and nuance.

Two lonely characters, one black and one white, meet on the street and become friends.

A young dog experiences the fear of being lost and the joys of being found when she becomes separated from her owner.

A young rabbit explores the world using his five senses.

A boy thinks about the life of a little black crow that he sees, wondering where it goes in the snow, where it sleeps, and whether or not it worries like he does.

The reader is invited to find Whaley Whale's hiding place.

Simple words and illustrations detail some of the things that Doggy Dog is not, including a cat, a lampshade, and a potato.

Moosey Moose wants his long pants.

Chester teaches his good friend Dudunya about napkins, "full-mouthed speaking accidents," and other important aspects of proper mealtime behavior.

Retells the orchestral fairy tale in which a boy ignores his grandfather's warnings and captures a wolf with the help of a bird, a duck, and a cat.