Bøker av Valeri Gorbachev

When an ostrich is afraid, it sticks its head in the sand. When a turtle is afraid, it shrinks into its shell. Rabbits run away and cats hide under the bed. Using animals as examples, this book shows that everyone is afraid sometimes.

A plucky pig on a pizza run accidentally turns into a walking snowman in this comical picture book.One snowy day, Pinky heads to town to get a pizza for himself and his mother. He must run quickly so he doesn't forget the order: Mushrooms, mozzarella cheese/Fresh tomatoes, onions, peas. When the Squirrel boys try to sidetrack him, Pinky becomes annoyed and kicks the tree they're in. The snow from the branches falls on him, and Pinky unwittingly looks like a snowman. As Pinky walks through town, EVERYONE is talking about the walking snowman! But Pinky doesn't see him, and he's much too focused on getting his pizza to stop and look for him. This very funny story has charming ink-and-watercolor paintings and most endearing characters.

When a little turtle comes across a lost hat, he is determined to find its owner. He asks Mouse, and Rabbit, and even Crocodile if it belongs to them, but they all say it isn't theirs. Whose hat can it be?

Using animal behavior as an example, this book proves that everyone is afraid sometimes.

Using animal behavior as an example, this book proves that everyone is afraid sometimes.

These chickens aren't so chicken!When Mother Hen takes her little chickens to the playground for the first time, they feel a little timid. It’s crowded and exciting—but also a little scary. As they watch the big dogs, cats, and pigs play on the seesaws, merry-go-round, and swings, the little chickens aren’t sure they want to participate. But when they see the little mice and frogs sliding down the sliding board the little chickens reconsider. A beloved story about overcoming fears and doing things for the first time with the help of new friends! Bank Street's Best Children's Picture Books in Spanish, July 2022 “Just the ticket for any little chicken whose courage could use a boost.”—Publishers Weekly “A perfect choice for a day-care read-aloud or one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal

These chickens aren't so chicken!When Mother Hen takes her little chickens to the playground for the first time, they feel a little timid. It’s crowded and exciting—but also a little scary. As they watch the big dogs, cats, and pigs play on the seesaws, merry-go-round, and swings, the little chickens aren’t sure they want to participate. But when they see the little mice and frogs sliding down the sliding board the little chickens reconsider. A beloved story about overcoming fears and doing things for the first time with the help of new friends!   “Just the ticket for any little chicken whose courage could use a boost.”—Publishers Weekly “A perfect choice for a day-care read-aloud or one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal  

A brand new picture book from beloved author illustrator Valeri Gorbachev.Turkey is bored! She can't find anyone to be friends with on the farm-hen is too busy with her chicks, rooster crows too loud, and who could be friends with goat who has a beard and horns? But when Turkey ventures off the farm to find a friend, she meets someone who would love to be her companion: sly, hungry fox. Will her farm friends save her? Valeri Gorbachev's indelible sense of humor and heart make this a wonderful book for the whole family!

Pig got caught in a big rainstorm, but he managed to find a big tree to stay beneath while waiting for the rain to stop. Why, then, is he running up to Goat's house all wet? Pig proceeds tells Goat a wild tale of how he was joined under the tree by one mouse, two porcupines, three buffaloes, and so on! Join Pig and Goat as Goat tries to figure out why Pig is all wet, even though he says there was enough room under the tree for everyone. The ending won't be one you expect!As Pig describes all the animals who seek shelter under the tree, your children will love counting along with him all while learning a new language!

Miss Bell's new kitten turns out to be a tiger! But cats are cats, and she loves him all the same. This Level D book is perfect for new readers.One day Miss Bell bought a tiny kitten she named Tiger. He had stripes like a tiger, a tail like a tiger, and a smile like a tiger. He was very cute, and she loved him a lot. But Tiger got bigger. . . and kept getting bigger . . . Exuberant watercolor illustrations chronicle the transformation of Tiger from tiny kitten to giant jungle beast and his doting owner's efforts to accommodate his "growing" needs-- no matter what the neighbors think-- in this funny, warmhearted celebration of unconditional love. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors-create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level D, for late kindergarten, features longer sentences and greater variety in sentence structure than levels A, B, and C. May include questions. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

Moo! Grr! Awoo! Fun animal sounds in a story where a community bands together to help two adorable ducklings.Peep-peep! Brother and Sister Duck are lost. Everyone must help! Moose will try to call Mama and Papa Duck with his earth-shattering bellow. Moooo! Wolf will use her piercing howl. Awooo! and Bear his Grrr! What finally attracts Mama and Papa, though, are the sweet peep-peeps of their little ones. A story about cooperation, community, and noisy fun! Hooooot!Ink and watercolor paintings are masterful, charming, and joyful.Perfect for fans of Moo, Baa, La La La!

Little Hippo is the youngest in his family... and the smallest. Smaller than his parents and siblings. Smaller than his friends, too, from old Crocodile to giant Elephant. And even though everyone promises hell grow, Little Hippo doesn't want to wait. He wants to be big RIGHT NOW! A delightful picture book.