Frank Asch

A mouse rides a bicycle, boat, plane, and fish in order to elude the cat. Text is in both English and Russian.

A young turtle learns how to be a wise old turtle, with a few hard knocks along the way.

Bear envys Bird's ability to fly, and little Bird wishes he were big and strong like robust Bear, leading the pair to strike a thoroughly charming deal.

When bugs from outer space land during the annual Bug Ball, the earth bugs are initially frightened but eventually invite them to stay for the dancing and the crowning of the King and Queen Bug.

The concept of opposites, such as little and big, is explored through pages that fold out.

Twenty poems describing different aspects of city life from a child's point of view.

Joey and Marvin stay up all night reading a collection of family letters that they found in the attic.

A boy proudly wears and finds many uses for the yellow construction hat he found--but eventually its owner appears.

A request for a bedtime glass of water results in a fantastic horsey ride with a surprise ending.