Michael J. Rosen is an American author and illustrator with a prolific output spanning fiction, nonfiction, humor, poetry, and more. Driven by a profound interest in nature and animals, his work consistently reflects his deep connection to the natural world and its inhabitants. Rosen's writing is characterized by a unique voice that explores themes of animal behavior and the beauty of the environment. His diverse literary contributions have established him as a distinctive and engaging storyteller.
In this absorbing collection, Michael Rosen encourages children to see poetry as lively and entertaining. To this end he has included ballads, limericks, riddles, and nonsense verse, as well as a wide variety of poetry old and new, and from near and far.
Most of us love to brag about our dogs -- and your favorite children's book illustrators are no exception. Here, in memorable stories and marvelous pictures, are 43 moments from the world of dogdom, presented by some of the best illustrators who ever won a dog's love. You'll meet a voracious lionhound, a moon-crazed spaniel, show dogs, show-offs, and plenty of true-blue, one-of-the-family wonderdogs . . . all in all, a kennel of beloved canines certain to remind you of the dog you like to brag about. Color illustrations.
Contains recipes from one hundred American chefs, each accompanied by the story of why the recipe is a personal favorite.