Valeri Gorbachev

When someone's hat blows off in the wind, Turtle asks various animals if it belongs to one of them

Catty Jane loves to dance but doesn't realize she is being hurtful when she ignores her friends to focus on ballet.

Despite their differences, Heron and Turtle are very good neighbors and friends

Although they disagree about Bootsy the cat's individual talents, a brother and sister do agree that he is a very special pet

When school lets out for the summer, Rufus Leroy Williams III, a determined pig who loves to read, decides to become a pirate.

The animals in the forest are playing hide-and-seek, and everyone is found-except for the biggest one of all! Where, oh where, could Bear have gone? One thing is certain: Bear's friends will do whatever it takes to find him. Lesléa Newman's rhythmic text and Valeri Gorbachev's charming illustrations will make every child eager to join this playful search for the missing Bear.