Cuckoo is a beautiful but lazy bird who avoids work. When a field fire endangers the seed crop, she must decide whether to risk her lovely feathers to save it. Will she rise to the challenge and confront the smoke and flames?
Lois Ehlert Libros
Lois Ehlert es célebre por sus inventivos y aclamados libros ilustrados. Su obra destaca por su creatividad visual y un uso audaz del color y la textura. Ehlert explora a menudo el mundo natural y los procesos de crecimiento, ofreciendo experiencias atractivas y educativas para lectores de todas las edades. Sus libros son elogiados por su estilo distintivo y su capacidad para inspirar la curiosidad.






Growing Vegetable Soup/Sembrar Sopa de Verduras Board Book
Bilingual English-Spanish
The story introduces young readers to the joys of vegetable gardening through engaging cut-paper illustrations and simple text. It covers the entire gardening process, from planting seeds like green beans and carrots to weeding and harvesting. The narrative culminates in the creation of a delicious vegetable soup, emphasizing the satisfaction of growing and cooking food. The book also includes a recipe, making it an interactive experience for children.
"Publicado originalmente en inglés en 1993 con el título Chicka chicka ABC por Little Simon"--Page 4 of cover
Featuring a colorful array of fruits and vegetables from various cultures, this word book is designed for preschoolers beginning their language journey. Authored and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Lois Ehlert, it incorporates both upper- and lowercase letters, making it an engaging tool for early literacy. The sturdy design ensures durability, perfect for young readers exploring the world of words.
This educational and enjoyable book helps children understand how to plant bulbs, seeds, and seedlings, and nurture their growth. Lois Ehlert's bold collage illustrations include six pages of staggered width, presenting all the flowers of each color of the rainbow.
Eating the Alphabet Board Book
Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z
Featuring a colorful array of fruits and vegetables from around the globe, this word book by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert is designed for preschoolers. It introduces both upper- and lowercase letters, making it an engaging resource for young children who are beginning to explore language. The sturdy format ensures durability, perfect for little hands eager to learn.
The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life
- 72 páginas
- 3 horas de lectura
The book offers a personal and inspiring glimpse into the vibrant career of a celebrated Caldecott Honoree and illustrator, known for her work on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. It highlights her artistic journey and the creative processes behind her colorful picture books, showcasing her passion and dedication to the craft of illustration.
Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z
- 40 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables, from apricot and artichoke to yam and zucchini.
Color Zoo Board Book
- 13 páginas
- 1 hora de lectura
Nine animals, nine shapes, and sixteen shades of color'everyone can have fun discovering them all by turning Color Zoo's full-color pages and watching a lion turn into a goat, an ox into a monkey, a tiger into a mouse. . . . 1990 Caldecott Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1989 (ALA) 1990 Fanfare Honor List (H)
Waiting for Wings
- 40 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
Every spring, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty. But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat--and how?With a simple, rhyming text and glorious color-drenched collage, Lois Ehlert provides clear answers to these and other questions as she follows the life cycle of four common butterflies, from their beginnings as tiny hidden eggs and hungry caterpillars to their transformation into full-grown butterflies. Complete with butterfly and flower facts and identification tips, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden, this butterfly book is like no other.