Upper left - Herd of Cows! Flock of Sheep! by Rick Walton and illustrated by Julie Olson. From front book flap: "What's more fun than a clowder of cats, a rafter of turkeys, a swarm of bees, or a pack of dogs? Herd of Cows! Flock of Sheep! - the latest word play from the king of language arts picture books, Rick Walton. After bringing in his corn, potatoes, beans, and tomatoes before a rainstorm, Farmer Bob decides to settle down for a good night's rest. While he snoozes away, the river rises high enough to set his bed afloat down the river. This sends the animals into a panic - a drove of pigs outlines a plan, a colony of beavers races to chew down trees, a school of fish tries to create a dam, and so forth. Will Farmer Bob be rescued by a nest of snakes and a herd of horses? It's a barnyard adventure that will leave bands of children begging for more."
Upper right - Dance, Pioneer, Dance! by Rick Walton and illustrated by Brad Teare. From the front book flap: "Pioneers dance, goats promenade, and pigs pirouette in this whimsical poem about dancing and fun on the pioneer trail. In lyrical verse, author Rick Walton tells a story to delight both children and adults. With its catchy rhythms and unusual rhymes, it is especially fun to read aloud. Brad Teare's colorful illustrations tantalize the imagination as lizards jig with prairie dogs and a grizzly bear joins in a line dance. Entertaining and imaginative, this story gives children a new insight into pioneer travels - in addition to the hard work and trials in crossing the plains, the pioneers also had fun!"
Lower left - You Don't Always Get What You Hope For by Rick Walton and illustrated by Heidi Stetson Mario. A boy just wants a normal day but the day turns into some wild adventures!
Lower right - Will You Still Love Me? by Rick Walton and illustrated by Brad Teare. From back cover, "Will you still love me if I'm playing baseball in the house and throw the ball through the living room window? In this classic read-aloud from the veteran children's book team Rick Walton and Brad Teare, forgotten homework, broken windows, a ruined rose garden, and other imagined mayhem teach your child that there are consequences to their actions but that..."I will always love you. No matter what you do, I'll still love you."
Upper right - Dance, Pioneer, Dance! by Rick Walton and illustrated by Brad Teare. From the front book flap: "Pioneers dance, goats promenade, and pigs pirouette in this whimsical poem about dancing and fun on the pioneer trail. In lyrical verse, author Rick Walton tells a story to delight both children and adults. With its catchy rhythms and unusual rhymes, it is especially fun to read aloud. Brad Teare's colorful illustrations tantalize the imagination as lizards jig with prairie dogs and a grizzly bear joins in a line dance. Entertaining and imaginative, this story gives children a new insight into pioneer travels - in addition to the hard work and trials in crossing the plains, the pioneers also had fun!"
Lower left - You Don't Always Get What You Hope For by Rick Walton and illustrated by Heidi Stetson Mario. A boy just wants a normal day but the day turns into some wild adventures!
Lower right - Will You Still Love Me? by Rick Walton and illustrated by Brad Teare. From back cover, "Will you still love me if I'm playing baseball in the house and throw the ball through the living room window? In this classic read-aloud from the veteran children's book team Rick Walton and Brad Teare, forgotten homework, broken windows, a ruined rose garden, and other imagined mayhem teach your child that there are consequences to their actions but that..."I will always love you. No matter what you do, I'll still love you."