When he is captured by a voracious beast with a polka-dot hide, a clever piglet tricks it into going on a diet of foods that it likes least until it collapses from hunger, prompting the piglet to find the beast a non-piglet meal.

The Ferocious Beast With the Polka-Dot Hide

Paraskevas, Betty

Paraskevas, Michael

Harcourt Childrens Books

A collection of rhymes depicting Junior Kroll's adventures cleaning his room, tackling Wall Street, chasing a bee, and dressing up for Halloween

Junior Kroll, Esquire

Children's Books

Literature & Fiction

Harvest Books

Taffy Saltwater's Yummy Summer Day

Creater of Nick's popular series Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, Michael Paraskevas heads to the seashore to introduce a happy-go-lucky heroine who is determined to build the perfect palace of sand. Taffy's pluck is evident as she and her friends make due with a spot on the crowded beach, but when Rollo, the cheery beach ball, is carried off in the style of Mary Poppins, via umbrella, Taffy must hurry to rescue him. Fortunately, Bob the inflatable sea serpent is in Taffy's bag, and soon he is tearing down the beach, in hot pursuit. Michael Paraskevas has been a bouyant and cheery presence in the picture book market for over twenty years, and Taffy's bright colors, beautiful seascapes, and colorful characters are sure to please parents and children alike.

Humor

Random House Books for Young Readers

Creater of Nick's popular series Maggie and the Ferocious Beast, Michael Paraskevas heads to the seashore to introduce a happy-go-lucky heroine who is determined to build the perfect palace of sand. Taffy's pluck is evident as she and her friends make due with a spot on the crowded beach, but when Rollo, the cheery beach ball, is carried off in the style of Mary Poppins, via umbrella, Taffy must hurry to rescue him. Fortunately, Bob the inflatable sea serpent is in Taffy's bag, and soon he is tearing down the beach, in hot pursuit. Michael Paraskevas has been a bouyant and cheery presence in the picture book market for over twenty years, and Taffy's bright colors, beautiful seascapes, and colorful characters are sure to please parents and children alike.

Mr. Moon

Fans of Little Owl’s Night and Kitten’s First Full Moon will want to cuddle up with this charming bedtime story that answers the question: What does Mr. Moon do when you’re fast asleep? There is a lot of work to be done before the sun greets the dawn. But with the help of Mr. Moon’s light, all the creatures of the night are able to do their jobs—cloud fluffers are fluffing, crooning crickets are performing, and cows are jumping over the moon. All night long, Mr. Moon keeps watch, making sure the world is ready for a new day when you awake. “Better not read this at bedtime: curious children will want to see all that Mr. Moon does.” —Kirkus Reviews

Animals

Crown Books for Young Readers

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The Ferocious Beast With the Polka-Dot Hide

Junior Kroll, Esquire

Taffy Saltwater's Yummy Summer Day

Taffy Saltwater's Yummy Summer Day

Mr. Moon

Mr. Moon

Mr. Moon