Here, in his own words, is the true story of America's wildest flying hero, of his extraordinary heroism, and of his greatest battle of all—the fight to survive. The World War II air war in the Pacific needed tough men like Colonel Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep Squadron. The legendary Marine Corps officer and his bunch of misfits, outcasts, and daredevils gave new definition to “hell-raising”—on the ground and in the skies. Pappy himself was a living legend—he personally shot down twenty-eight Japanese planes, and won the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. He broke every rule in the book doing so, but when he fell into the hands of the vengeful Japanese his real ordeal began.

While you may have heard of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, have you heard of his friends, Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green Sheep? Laugh along with this expanded version of the classic children's rhyme as sheep from all across the rainbow teach you and your child nonsensical verses about each color.

A girl who can't seem to stop knitting and a sheep who just can't say no star in this captivating new rendition of the well-loved nursery song. As a host of characters from nursery rhymes receive wonderful handmade gifts, poor Black Sheep's coat grows thinner. But there is a special reward in store for a generous sheep in this story about the joy of giving. For extra fun follow a winding strand of yarn through the pages of the book. Sheet music is included.

Presents the traditional nursery rhyme, a line at a time then as a whole, followed by a new rhyme. Includes "Notes for adults" and reading tips.

This charming story told in lyrical verse will inspire young readers to share the best of themselves. An industrious black sheep has wool aplenty, but little else for her friends. Horse needs hay, Mouse needs cheese, and Pig needs slop, but the poor black sheep has none of these. When her dissatisfied friends confront Sheep about her inability to share, they find that their lovely friend has knitted a special gift for each of them with her very own wool. Clever illustrations reveal delightful surprises as endearing new characters frolic from page to page in bold, generous color.

Baa Baa Black Sheep is presented in a new fun, springtime format—a pop-up sheep that spins to a gorgeous gatefold on the final spread! This classic springtime nursery rhyme is freshly presented in a whimsical and fun pop-up format. A fluffy sheep spins through the book, bringing delight to little ones and adults alike as it twirls along. A stunning surprise pops up on the final page, bringing this beloved story to an adorable finale. A perfect gift for Easter or baby showers!

A great way to introduce the Mother Goose rhymes to the youngest readers, this charming collection includes "Baa Baa Black Sheep," "Jack and Jill," "Little Miss Muffet," and "Hey Diddle Diddle." Featuring some of Tomie's warmest and funniest illustrations, Tomie's Baa Baa Black Sheep and Other Rhymes will instantly become a nursery favorite.