More Books by Lois Ehlert

by FamilyEducation Staff

Lois Ehlert is the author of many award-winning picture books, including Market Day, named a Best Illustrated Book of the Year by the New York Times. Read more books by this author of Waiting for Wings:

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
"A told B, and B told C, I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no -- Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Color Zoo
Nine animals, 9 shapes, and 16 shades of color make this glorious zoo a visual treat for little ones to explore. As readers turn each die-cut page, they can watch the pictures change -- a lion turns into a goat, an ox into a monkey, a tiger into a mouse, and more.

Feathers for Lunch
The cat is out. He's looking for lunch, and the garden is filled with birds -- yum! Children will delight in this spirited story as they snoop, sneak, and prowl with the cat, meeting 12 common birds and learning to identify each one.

Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On
Get ready to put on scales, fins, and a tail, then dive underwater for a marvelous fantasy adventure. Children will enjoy learning to count the brilliantly colored fish swimming through the pages of Lois Ehlert's watery world. Look closely, and you'll find a friendly guide to accompany you on your journey -- and help out with some simple addition along the way.

Market Day: A Story Told with Folk Art
It's market day, and everyone's going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market -- it's a veritable feast of folk art from around the world. Whether you're looking for fruits, vegetables, or just an afternoon of fun, here's a shopping trip you won't want to miss!