Steven Kellogg Bücher

In „Malwine in der Badewanne“ erzählt Steven Kellogg die humorvolle Geschichte von Ulli, einem Jungen, der an seinem Geburtstag ein besonderes Geschenk von seinem Onkel Mac Allister aus Schottland erhält: eine Kaulquappe. Diese Kaulquappe, die den Namen Malwine trägt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem außergewöhnlichen Wesen, das unaufhörlich Käsebrötchen verschlingt und enorm wächst. Als Malwine schließlich zu groß für das Glas, das Spülbecken und die Badewanne wird, stehen Ulli und seine Familie vor der Herausforderung, was sie mit der ständig wachsenden Kreatur tun sollen. Die Situation eskaliert, als die Eltern beschließen, Malwine in den Zoo zu bringen. Ulli, der an seiner besonderen Freundin hängt, findet jedoch mit Hilfe einer cleveren Freundin eine Lösung. Malwine wird zur Heldin, als sie einen alten Piratenschatz aus dem Hafen hebt und damit ein neues Zuhause für sich selbst finanziert. Kelloggs Erzählung thematisiert die ungewöhnliche Freundschaft zwischen einem Jungen und seiner Kaulquappe und vermittelt wichtige Lektionen über Einfallsreichtum, Zusammenhalt und Fürsorge. Die Geschichte ist nicht nur unterhaltsam, sondern regt auch zur Kreativität und Problemlösung an und lehrt Kinder ab 4 Jahren Mitgefühl und das Einstehen für Freunde. Die beeindruckenden Illustrationen bringen die Erzählung lebendig zum Leben und machen sie zu einem zeitlosen Klassiker.

Gerade als sich Fuchsi-Luchsi auf Hühnchen-Klein stürzen wollte, fiel eine Eichel auf Hühnchen-Kleins Kopf. Damit beginnt eine Kette von Ereignissen, an deren Ende Fuchsi-Luchsi schliesslich den Kürzeren zieht. (ab 5)

"The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text."—School Library Journal. "A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best."—Booklist.

Lloyd the llama is looking for his mama. "Is your mama a llama?" he asks a bat, a swan, a cow, a seal, and a kangaroo. Young children will share Lloyd's delight when the answer to his question is finally, "Yes!" With rhyme and riddle, and the perfect narration by Amy Madigan, this charming story has become a favorite.

For more than thirty years, Steven Kellogg has been delighting young readers with his bright, lively books full of feisty imagination and silliness --and always perfectly expressing children's thoughts and dreams. As his friend Helen Hunt says in her introduction to this treasury, Steven's books "give voice and bring humor to the mischievous in all of us." Because of that, Steven Kellogg has become one of our most loved picture book creators.For the first time, here is a treasury of Steven's books, including many of his bestsellers (The Mysterious Tadpole, The Island of the Skog, Jimmy's Boa, Best Friends and others) and several little-known books that have been unavailable for many years. In all, eleven books are included--eleven gems to pore over again and again. And as an added bonus, there is also a biographical profile of Steven, complete with many photos and even some never-before-seen sketches. This is a compendium for every child--those who already love Steven Kellogg's books, and those who are soon to love them.

When Jimmy's unusual pet accompanies the class on an ordinary trip to the farm, it turns into a hilarious, slapstick romp. "A top-notch choice that children will not be able to put down".--Booklist, starred review. A Reading Rainbow Feature Selection. Full-color illustrations.

Who was the largest baby ever born in the state of Maine? Who dug the Great Lakes? Who gouged out the Grand Canyon? Why, Paul Bunyan, of course, America's finest, fastest, funniest lumberman and favorite tall-tale hero.

The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man....[His] color has never been so rich and luxuriant....An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished." -- Booklist.

"The sky is failing! The sky is failing!" Chicken Little and her feathered friends are all aflutter when she gets a mysterious bump on the head. Steven Kellogg's hilarious retelling and irresistible illustrations bring fresh delight to this timeless classic of chain reaction panic.

An entertaining tale about the life of Mike Fink.

“A jubilant, original picture book.” — Booklist (starred review) Ever wonder just what a million of something means? How about a billion? Or a trillion? Marvelosissimo the mathematical magician can teach you! How Much Is a Million? knocks complex numbers down to size in a fun, humorous way, helping children conceptualize a difficult mathematical concept. It's a math class you'll never forget. This classic picture book is an ALA Notable Book, a Reading Rainbow Feature Selection, and a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Book for Illustration. The repackage of this fun look at math concepts includes a letter from the author that features several ways for children to find a million everyday things.

In this remarkable and beautiful anthology featuring the likes of Maurice Sendak, Robert Sabuda, Rosemary Wells, and Eric Carle, twenty-three of the most honored and beloved artists in children’s literature talk informally to children—sharing secrets about their art and how they began their adventures into illustration. Fold-out pages featuring photographs of their early work, their studios and materials, as well as sketches and finished art create an exuberant feast for the eye that will attract both children and adults. Self-portraits of each illustrator crown this important anthology that celebrates the artists and the art of the picture book. An event book for the ages. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA.

A successful souffle of a fantasy about a small boy in search of companionship. Refused dog or cat, deer or tiger, bear or dinosaur, he finally settles realistically for a two-legged pet: a new boy next door.