A lost owl looking for a home tries to convince hens in a hen house that he can be just as useful as a rooster.

Whether used for thematic story times, program and curriculum planning, readers' advisory, or collection development, this updated edition of the well-known companion makes finding the right picture books for your library a breeze. Generations of savvy librarians and educators have relied on this detailed subject guide to children's picture books for all aspects of children's services, and this new edition does not disappoint. Covering more than 18,000 books published through 2017, it empowers users to identify current and classic titles on topics ranging from apples to zebras. Organized simply, with a subject guide that categorizes subjects by theme and topic and subject headings arranged alphabetically, this reference applies more than 1,200 intuitive (as opposed to formal catalog) subject terms to children's picture books, making it both a comprehensive and user-friendly resource that is accessible to parents and teachers as well as librarians. It can be used to identify titles to fill in gaps in library collections, to find books on particular topics for young readers, to help teachers locate titles to support lessons, or to design thematic programs and story times. Title and illustrator indexes, in addition to a bibliographic guide arranged alphabetically by author name, further extend access to titles.

When the rooster loses its voice and must ask the cow for help to wake everybody, the resulting sound provides a hearty laugh for the farmer and his animals.

Ronnie the Rooster wakes Sleepydale Farm.

Short rhymes describe mythical animals as well as new animal hybrids. Includes a short glossary of mythical animal terms.

Do you ever have a bad day? Like a really, really bad day? Find out what went horribly wrong this wacky Wednesday. You may even look forward to having a rooster wake you up with a loud COCK-A-DOODLE DOOOOO tomorrow! This colourfully illustrated book will entertain kids and adults alike as their imagination grows with every turn of the page!

Ralph Rooster wakes up the barn yard animals, "Cock-a-doodle-doo, I Love You," he crows. "Ruff-a-doodle-doo, The same to you," says Black Lab Bill. Teaches children to say I love you in a fun way. Fun verse for children of all ages. A must for Daycares and grandma's house. Great for gift giving. Colorful illustrations will perk up anyone's day!