Maurice Sendak

With Papa off to sea and Mama despondent, Ida must go outside over there to rescue her baby sister from goblins who steal her to be a goblin's bride.

Bumble-Ardy is a mischievous pig who's reached the age of nine without ever having had a birthday party, but all that changes when Bumble throws a party for himself and invites all his friends, leading to a wild masquerade that quickly gets out of hand.

A little boy thinks his chicken soup with rice is nice during every month of the year.

Publisher Annotation: Maurice Sendak's legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader's introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak's books-a journey that will continue for many years to come.

Little Bear's thank-you kiss from grandmother gets passed on to him by many animals and greatly aids the skunks' romance.

This marvelous tale tells the story of two friends, Presto and Zesto, and how they find themselves lost in the magical, mysterious place called Limboland. Author Arthur Yorinks said: “Nearly twenty years ago, Maurice and I, inspired by our friendship, conceived this book about two friends making their way in a very mixed-up world.” The story indeed turns the world upside down and on its head as Presto and Zesto wander into the alternate universe...

Little Bear has a wonderful day having fun with his grandparents and listening to the stories they tell him = ¡Qué mejores cuentos que los de los abuelos, qué mejores enseñanzas que las suyas! Por eso a Osito le gusta tanto visitar a Abuela y Abuelo Oso. Complicidad y ternura a raudales en este hermoso libro de relatos breves.

Describes the adventures of Little Bear in which he goes fishing, has the hiccups, looks for a mermaid, and welcomes Father Bear home from the sea = Osito está impaciente ante el regreso de Papá Oso: quiere pescar como él, se imagina sus aventuras en el mar... La familia por fin vuelve a estar unida en el hogar; un hogar que no sería el mismo sin las inquietudes de Osito.

Max visits the land of the wild things. Max has an active imagination, who will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants. Following an incident with his sister Claire and her friends, Max throws a tantrum when his mother pays more attention to her boyfriend than to him - runs away from home. Wearing his wolf costume at the time, Max not only runs away physically, but runs toward a world in his imagination. This world, an ocean away,...