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Wanda Gág's timeless tale follows an old man who is looking for the perfect cat. But when he finds them the cats are all too lovely to leave so he returns with 'hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats'. How will he choose which cat to keep?

Was there ever such a husband?A classic find from the Faber archive and a sure hit on Father's Day!The story of a man who creates more trouble for himself than he could ever have expected, will bring a smile to every dad's face. It's also a hilarious fable to read to children - as you would expect from a story that features a dad getting stuck in a chimney due to a cow falling off a roof . . .

Was there ever such a husband?The story of a man who creates more trouble for himself than he could ever have expected, will bring a smile to every dad's face. It's also a hilarious fable to read to children - as you would expect from a story that features a dad getting stuck in a chimney due to a cow falling off a roof . . .

The whimsical successor to Millions of CatsThe Funny Thing is GÁg’s follow-up to her well-loved first book, Millions of Cats. It tells the story of a curious dragon-like “aminal” that eats children’s dolls. A kindly old man named Bobo cannot stand by and allow the Funny Thing to steal dolls from children. He entices it to eat “jum-jills,” a concoction he makes up from seven nut cakes, five seed puddings, two cabbage salads, and fifteen little cheeses, all rolled into little balls. A happy ending is assured when the Funny Thing discovers he loves jum-jills and is convinced that they will make his tail grow longer and his blue points grow more beautiful. He returns each day for the treats and never eats another doll.

The classic illustrated folktale by the author of Millions of Cats-now back in print after nearly thirty years!Gone Is Gone addresses an age-old question between couples-who works harder? This long-out-of-print children’s book is based on a charming Bohemian tale recited to Wanda GÁg when she was a child, and is now once again available to enchant audiences of all ages. The tale’s sly peasant humor and conversational style combined with GÁg’s expressive black-and-white illustrations made the book an instant classic. In this delightful story we meet Fritzl, who lives on a farm with his wife Liesi and their baby. Fritzl works hard in the fields every day. Liesi works hard all day, too, but Fritzl somehow feels that he works harder. When he complains about how hard he works and how easy Liesi has it, doing nothing but “putter and potter about the house a bit,” Liesi calls his bluff and suggests they trade places.The hilarious outcomes of Fritzl’s calamitous day at home are portrayed in GÁg’s singular illustrations. In the end Fritzl admits that Liesi’s work is “none too easy” and begs to return to his fields and not do housework another day. “Well then,” says Liesi, “if that’s how it is, we surely can live in peace and happiness for ever and ever.”

A charming tale of two little field mice and their adventure in the big, wide worldIn Snippy and Snappy, we are introduced to brother and sister field mice living with their mother and father in a cozy nook in a hay field. Their father enthralls them with stories about gardens in big fields, houses in big gardens, kitchen cupboards in big houses, and big yellow cheeses in big kitchen cupboards. One day Snippy and Snappy wander away from home while playing with their mother’s yarn ball. Their journey takes them to a large house full of mysterious things, including cupboards full of wonderful-smelling cheese. Just as Snappy begins to nibble at a piece of cheese in a mousetrap, their father jumps down to rescue them and lead them safely back home. GÁg’s delightfully detailed illustrations capture the coziness, wonder, and playfulness of Snippy and Snappy’s adventures.

A Newbery Honor Book (1934)An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny’s journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and then a little sleep (Nap), to Tripping back to town, right side Up and Up-side-down.The creation of The ABC Bunny was a GÁg family affair, with sister Flavia composing the “ABC Song,” included in this faithful edition; brother Howard penning the lettering; and Wanda writing and illustrating the story.

“Nothing at All” is the name of an orphaned puppy living with his two brothers until two children come to adopt them. Unfortunately, Nothing at All gets inadvertently left behind-not out of cruelty, but because he is invisible!He is horribly lonely until he meets a bird, a Jackdaw, who says that he knows how to make the puppy visible. Nothing at All doesn’t think much of the bird at first, but follows the instructions anyway, and after a little time, hard work, and a lot of dizziness, the puppy becomes visible and is adopted along with his brothers.

Renowned children's book author Wanda Gág presents these classic Grimm tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations. Drawing on her peasant heritage and childlike sense of wonder, Gág translated the fairy tales in a uniquely American vernacular tongue. In Tales from Grimm we find her touch on timeless stories like "Hansel and Gretel," "The Musicians of Bremen," "Rapunzel," and others. No other editions of Grimm's fairy tales for children can match Gág's richness of prose and the humor, beauty, and sheer magic of her pictorial interpretation. Best known for her Newbery Honor winner Millions of Cats, Wanda Gág (1893–1946) was a pioneer in children's book writing, integrating text and illustration. Born in New Ulm, Minnesota, she rose to international acclaim. In recognition of her artistry, she was posthumously awarded the 1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Millions of Cats and the 1977 Kerlan Award for her body of work.

Renowned children's book author Wanda Gág presents these classic Grimm tales, accompanied by whimsical illustrations. Drawing on her peasant heritage and childlike sense of wonder, Gág translated the fairy tales in a uniquely American vernacular tongue. More Tales from Grimm contains over thirty more, including "The Golden Key," "The Seven Swabians," and "The Wolf and the Fox," as well as almost one hundred illustrations. No other editions of Grimm's fairy tales for children can match Gág's richness of prose and the humor, beauty, and sheer magic of her pictorial interpretation. Best known for her Newbery Honor winner Millions of Cats, Wanda Gág (1893–1946) was a pioneer in children's book writing, integrating text and illustration. Born in New Ulm, Minnesota, she rose to international acclaim. In recognition of her artistry, she was posthumously awarded the 1958 Lewis Carroll Shelf Award for Millions of Cats and the 1977 Kerlan Award for her body of work.

A Newbery Honor Book (1934)An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny’s journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and then a little sleep (Nap), to Tripping back to town, right side Up and Up-side-down.The creation of The ABC Bunny was a GÁg family affair, with sister Flavia composing the “ABC Song,” included in this faithful edition; brother Howard penning the lettering; and Wanda writing and illustrating the story.

"Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gág is a timeless children’s story about an elderly couple seeking companionship through a pet. When the husband sets out to find a cat, he encounters "hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats." Unable to choose just one, he brings them all home. This decision leads to chaos, as the cats begin to fight over who is the prettiest, leaving only one humble, scraggly kitten behind.The book highlights themes of vanity, humility, and contentment. Through its rhythmic text and whimsical illustrations, Gág captures the simplicity of desire and the consequences of excess. The surviving kitten, chosen because of its lack of pride, teaches a gentle lesson about the value of modesty and being true to oneself. "Millions of Cats" remains beloved for its playful repetition, moral undertones, and timeless storytelling, making it a classic that resonates with both children and adults today.

""Millones de gatos"" es una obra clásica y entrañable de la literatura infantil, escrita e ilustrada por Wanda Gág. Publicado por primera vez en 1928, este libro ha cautivado a generaciones de lectores con su sencilla pero poderosa narrativa y sus hermosas ilustraciones en blanco y negro. La historia sigue a un anciano que, a petición de su esposa, sale en busca del gato más hermoso para hacerle compañía. En su travesía, encuentra un valle lleno de millones de gatos, cada uno más encantador que el anterior. Incapaz de elegir solo uno, el anciano decide llevarse a todos los gatos a casa, creando un desfile interminable de felinos. Cuando llega a casa con millones de gatos, surge un conflicto entre ellos, ya que cada uno cree ser el más hermoso. Esta rivalidad culmina en una sorprendente resolución, dejando solo al gato más pequeño y humilde, que es finalmente adoptado por la pareja de ancianos. La historia concluye con un mensaje sobre la importancia de la humildad y la belleza interior. Las ilustraciones originales de ""Millones de gatos"" son litografías elaboradas por la misma autora, Wanda Gág. Estas imágenes detalladas y expresivas complementan perfectamente el texto, añadiendo una capa adicional de profundidad y encanto a la historia. Las litografías no solo capturan la esencia de cada gato, sino también el ambiente y la emoción de cada escena, haciendo que la historia cobre vida de una manera única. La narrativa poética y repetitiva del libro, junto con sus ilustraciones memorables, crea una experiencia de lectura rica y envolvente. ""Millones de gatos"" es más que un simple cuento; es una celebración de la belleza, la simplicidad y el amor por los animales. Esta obra maestra atemporal continúa inspirando y deleitando a niños y adultos por igual, y su relevancia perdura a través de los años. Ideal para leer en voz alta, este libro es una joya literaria que merece un lugar especial en la biblioteca de cualquier amante de los cuentos infantiles.

Bobo asuu vuorilla ja ruokkii villejä eläimiä. Eräänä päivänä Bobo kohtaa hassun otuksen, jollaista hän ei ole koskaan ennen nähnyt. Mitä Bobo tekee, kun hänen uusi ystävänsä haluaa syödä jotain kovin erikoista?

Näkymätön pentu on tarina pienestä kodittomasta koiranpennusta, jota kukaan ei huomaa. Viisaan linnun avulla pentu onnistuu kuitenkin muuttumaan näkyväksi ja saa oman kodin.

Wanda Gagin ajaton kuvakirja hurmaa niin aikuiset kuin lapsetkin. Nippi ja Nappi ovat kaksi pientä peltohiirtä, jotka päätyvät seikkailemaan salaperäiseen taloon, josta he löytävät monta kummallista asiaa.

An old man intends to bring home one cute kitten for his wife, but inadvertently brings home millions and billions and trillions of cats. How will they feed them all?

An old man intends to bring home one cute kitten for his wife, but inadvertently brings home millions and billions and trillions of cats. How will they feed them all?