Linda Ashman

William asks his animal friends, one after another, to awake from hibernation and prepare a celebration for a special friend who has been away all winter.

"Step right up, animal lovers! It's your turn to judge in this poetic competition of superlative animal abilities. Structured as a guessing game competition, and told through deftly crafted persona poems, the book celebrates animals' standout qualities, from the biggest (blue whale) to the smallest (shrew), with all the favorite creatures (speedy cheetahs, long-necked giraffes) plus some less common animals with equally amazing abilities (long-lived...

A rhyming friendship story told in two voices, this picture book follows two children as they try to discover what they have in common, from favorite toys to shaggy dogs to pizza toppings. With its gentle message and dynamic illustrations, this sweet story is sure to resonate with young readers. -- from Amazon.

What's a day in the life of a small-town fire department like? In this action-packed adventure, Fire Chief Fran leads her fire-fighters through everything from inspections and drills to dangerous blazes. If a puppy is in danger or a café is ablaze, Fran and her crew are ready to help! When the lights flash and the bells blast, these firefighters leap into action; they need to move fast. With energy and grit, compassion and calm, they help their community...

"Children from all over the world describe what they see when they look outside their windows"-- Provided by publisher.

A mother and baby have fun spending the day together as they play, work in the garden, visit the park, and more.

"A look at all that dogs do for us from the extraordinary to the everyday, as told by a dog on a walk with his owner"-- Provided by publisher.

In rhyming text, mothers and their babies are described sharing in a variety of activities, from playing at the ocean to reading books and taking a bath.

A stubborn pig refuses to crack a smile even as all the other farm animals are laughing at the mayhem. 'A chick might snicker,' 'a calf might laugh,' and 'a duck might chuckle,' but riddles, silly dancing, and even fiddling can't coax this pig to giggle. Cartoon-like illustrations rendered in watercolor and colored pencils depict the silly animals as they amuse themselves and each other with their antics. A spectacles-wearing owl, an accordion-playing...

New York Times bestselling artist Jane Dyer and acclaimed author Linda Ashman collaborate on this tender story of a mother's unconditional love for her child. Stars shine, seasons change, and waves rise and fall. Invoking the majestic beauty of the natural world, a mother affectionately explains that some things just come naturally - like a parent's love.