From the excellent Laura Ellen Anderson, this is a very funny picture book about taking notice of the quieter things in life. Stairs are for STOMPING, spoons are for DRUMMING, and when my mum's working, I help her by HUMMING. Making noise is a LOT of fun . but what happens when you take the time to really listen to your world around you? Perfect for little people who love banging and popping, and whizzing and fizzing.

A white white rabbit, in love with a black black girl, wants to be pretty and dark like her. Every time he sees her, he asks, "Pretty girl, what is your secret to being so black?" After various and unsuccessful experiments, he discovers the secret. An enchanting story by Andersen Prize winner Ana Maria Machado, with luminous illustrations by Rosana Faría.

Being the most colorful elephant in the forest isn't easy for Elmer. He dyes himself gray to look like all the other elephants but discovers that being himself is best. The happy ending to this story will help children value their own individuality and that of others.

Squirrel and Bird are very different. One likes nuts, and the other likes worms! But both of them are happy to try something new. And together, they make the very best of friends. A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, brought to life with sweet illustrations.