Books published by North-South Books

Davy finds a friend in his new baby sister! When Davy's parents announce that they're having a baby, Davy is concerned since he's always been the baby of the family. And will there still be second helpings of blueberries with another mouth to feed? But Davy is pleasantly surprised at what happens when he holds his new baby sister for the first time.

From a winter snowflake melting on your tongue to jumping in a pile of autumn leaves, this book celebrates happy moments shared by two friends across the seasons. Marcus Pfister’s print-style illustrations capture the feelings of joy through a rainbow of colors and textures.

"An exceptionally handsome treat." ?Booklist Lydia Maria Child's beloved poem turned classic song embodies the magic of bundling up and riding a horse-drawn sleigh to visit Grandmother for Thanksgiving.The joys of Thanksgiving are indelibly captured in this glorious paring of text and art. Set in the nineteenth century, this story features Christopher Manson's indelible wood carvings, which capture the wonders of winter-such as sledding and ice-skating-and the Thanksgiving feast.

Davy and Santa save the day while celebrating the true spirit of Christmas! When Davy's father says: 'Santa Claus likes us to share things and help each other,' Davy takes it to heart. Soon Davy has fed all of the hungry animals and now his family will have to go hungry this Christmas. But on Christmas Eve, they hear a knock on the door. Could it be Santa Claus? Perhaps Davy and his family will have a merry Christmas after all!

Translation of: Heule eule-Nein, ich lasse niemand rein!

One small step for a mouse; one giant leap for aviation. These are dark times . . . for a small mouse. A new invention—the mechanical mousetrap—has caused all the mice but one to flee to America, the land of the free. But with cats guarding the steamships, trans-Atlantic crossings are no longer safe. In the bleakest of places . . . the one remaining mouse has a brilliant idea. He must learn to fly! Debut illustrator Torben Kuhlmann’s inventive tale and stunning illustrations will capture the imagination of readers—young and old—with the death-defying feats of this courageous young mouse.

If there is someone you d like to kiss, then first take aim or else you ll miss. For further instructions, take a look inside this let-me-kiss-you book! From a giraffe to a sloth it may sound preposterous but this book even tells you how to kiss a rhinoceros! It s kisses for all and if you re wondering who will get the biggest kiss of course, it is you! "

After traveling the seas, it’s love at first sight and a happy marriage for Penguin Pete when he meets Pat—the pretty penguin with the blue beak. And when their baby, Tim, is born they rejoice that he’s the perfect combination of them both—complete with a green little beak!        

Rainbow Fish's deep sea friends love eating krill, but so does the big whale. When he swoops in, the fish think he's going to eat them, so they hide. Hurt, the whale pretends he's going to do just that, but, in the end, he and Rainbow Fish have some fun.

A wonderful introduction for young readers to the Chinese zodiac adapted from a Chinese Buddhist legend dating from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Illustrated by the critically acclaimed team of author, illustrator, and calligrapher that created THE LEGEND OF THE CHINESE DRAGON. One day, the Great Emperor of Heaven invited all the animals to visit him on the Jade Mountain. Twelve animals came, and they became the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. What really happened on that day so long ago? The rat, who was there, knows the true story.