In the small, small pond —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

This is the nest that Robin built —Fleming, Denise, 1950- author, illustrator.

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest.

Mama cat has three kittens —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

In the tall, tall grass —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles.

The everything book —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

A collection of simple works which introduce colors, shapes, numbers, animals, food, and nursery rhymes.

Underground —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Pulp paintings and rhyming text spotlight the underground world of burrowing, tunneling, and digging animals. Includes "Creature Identification" page.

What's your favorite bug? —Carle, Eric, author, artist.

Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.

Time to sleep —Fleming, Denise, 1950- author.

When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news.

Beetle bop —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the great variety of beetles and their swirling, humming, crashing activities.

Spring science

In the small, small pond: Spring is here in this cheerful introduction to the seasons. Frogs leap, tadpoles wriggle, geese waddle, and minnows scatter. Young kids won't want to miss a single splash. Stunning art is a fea...

Where once there was a wood —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Examines the many forms of wildlife that can be displaced if their environment is destroyed by development and discusses how communities and schools can provide spaces for them to live.

5 little ducks —Fleming, Denise, 1950- author, illustrator.

Each day, Papa Duck goes out with his ducklings but on Monday only four come back, on Tuesday only three, but on Saturday all return when he calls and on Sunday, they stay home and rest.

Shout! Shout it out! —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Mouse invites the reader to shout out what he or she knows as they review numbers, letters, and easy words.

The cow who clucked —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

When a cow loses her moo, she searches to see if another animal in the barn has it.

Sleepy, oh so sleepy —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

Depicts a number of animal babies sleeping as a mother puts her own baby to bed.

Barnyard banter —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

All the farm animals are where they should be, clucking and mucking, mewing and cooing, except for the missing goose.

Lunch —Fleming, Denise, 1950- author, illustrator.

A feisty mouse peeks out of his hole and spies a table laden with goodies and with every turn of the page he samples one colourful food after another.

Alphabet under construction —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

A mouse works his way through the alphabet as he folds the "F," measures the "M," and rolls the "R."

Count! —Fleming, Denise, 1950-

The antics of lively and colorful animals present the numbers one to ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty.

Maggie and Michael get dressed —Fleming, Denise, 1950- author, illustrator.

It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong.