Ruth Krauss

Simple, rhythmic text follows a mother cat and her kitten as they discover the love of big forests for little trees, big skies for little skyscrapers, and parents for their children.

A bird hatches from its egg and learns to fly.

Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.

A little boy describes the house he would like to have.

Having decided that it is backward day, a boy dresses himself first in his coat, last in his socks, and continues in that way with the cooperation of his family.