Paul Schmid

Nervous about the first day of school, Oliver brings an alligator with him for protection.

A friendly porcupine figures out how to give hugs without hurting others with her sharp quills.

"Of what do little bears dream? Bright snowflakes perhaps... Or dark starry nights. Hot chocolate... Cold pizza. Straight horizons... And curly mustaches. This gentle and imaginative tale takes readers on a journey of wintry opposites, including the expected and the unexpected. The sky's the limit when a little polar bear dreams, safely curled up with her mama. Perfect for bedtime or anytime, this snuggly read-aloud will both amuse and calm its young...

Squabbling over a toy ball, two sisters ultimately learn that playing together is even more fun.

"A parent and child spend the day in the city"-- You see a bustling city, I see adventure ahead! What will you see in the city? It depends on who you ask! As a parent and child visit the newspaper stand, the store, the park, and more, each points out what they can see . . . and their perspectives might surprise you! With spare, rhyming text and a bold limited palette, this simple board book captures the fun and tenderness of exploring new places...