Ruth Brown

The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the fly buzzing about lands on his nose! Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics! It has been compared to the traditional rhyme, The House That Jack Built, and has the same satisfying cause and result domino effect!

"I spy with my little eye, Something beginning with M. It curls its tail around the stalk and eats the wheat at Harvest. It rhymes with house . . ." Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk, set in a gorgeous countryside landscape. The reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. This version of the favorite childhood game uses a text...

Black Beauty's classic story is retold for young horse lovers in this beautiful picture book by beloved author Ruth Brown.

The gardener tells of the devoted dog who lingered near his master's grave from 1858 until his own death in 1872 and who won the affection of an entire town in Scotland.

Mole, Rabbit, and Mouse postpone their picnic and stay underground when a threatening dog comes by.

Journeying through a dark, dark house, a black cat surprises the only inhabitant of the abandoned residence.

On alternating full and half pages, Buddy the cat imitates all those around him, whether they are cats, dogs, or squirrels.

The famous veterinarian/writer shares the true story of how an independent-minded stray cat gives a woman and her three Basset hounds a Christmas present.

To make room for a younger cow, Farmer Dakin reluctantly takes his old cow Blossom to market with surprising results.

A collection of the author's stories for children, including "Moses the Kitten, " "The Market Square Dog, " and "Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb. "