Tomi Ungerer
1) Flat Stanley
Author
Series
Flat Stanley volume 1
Description
"Based on the original Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown"--T.p. verso.
A picture book version of the story in which a bulletin board falls on Stanley while he is sleeping, and he finds that being flat has its advantages.
2) Crictor
Author
Pub. Date
[1958]
Description
A pet boa constrictor discovers a burglar in his owner's house and saves the day.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
The three robbers: Three robbers terrify the countryside until they are subdued by the charm of a little orphan girl named Tiffany. Zelda's ogre: The giant appetite of the ogre could only be satisfied by the flesh of children until young Zeralda tamed his taste buds with her culinary art. Moon man: The man in the moon outwits the police in several escapades on Earth with the help of his waxing and waning powers and the friendship of a 300-year-old...
6) Fog Island
Author
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Description
No one has ever returned from the mysterious Fog Island, but when Finn and Cara get castaway on its murky shores, they discover things are not quite as they expect. Will anyone ever believe them?
7) Nonstop
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
In this final masterpiece from the late Tomi Ungerer, Earth is devastated and empty. Everyone has escaped to the moon, except Vasco. Luckily, Vasco has his shadow to guide him, and he finds little green Poco, someone to care for and bring to safety. Nonstop dangers await Vasco and baby Poco at every corner, but Vasco's shadow rescues and guides them through destroyed cities and apocalyptic landscapes to safety. It's a timely, thought-provoking tale...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
Live through a stinky night in the life of a New York City garbage truck that likes to eat alphabet soup. Follow Mr. Gilly around Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. Big diesel engines threaten to run Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel out of business until he finds just the job to prove their worth. An old tricycle is mistaken for trash, but just before being crushed for scrap metal, it magically speeds away on an adventure through...
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs: The classic story told from the wolf's point of view. Dooby Dooby Moo: When Duck finds out about a talent show at the county fair, he and the animals on the farm start rehearsing. Bark - George likes to please his mother, but when she tells him to bark he says 'meow' and 'quack-quack and 'oink' and 'moo' - until she takes him to the vet, who finally figures out what's going on with George. Or does he? Crictor:...
Pub. Date
2016
Description
A charming German folktale based on a children's story about how Halloween came to be. Three robbers prowl the country and store their loot in a mountain cave. One night they stop a carriage and find an orphan, Tiffany, on her way to live with her wicked aunt. Tiffany is delighted to meet the robbers, but appalled at their ill-gotten wealth. What she does to change their ways will delight children of all ages.
Description
The teacher from the Black Lagoon: On the first day of school, a young boy expects the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monster", Mrs. Green. What's under my bed?: Mary Ann and Louie are convinced there is something scary under their beds. By the light of the Halloween moon: A spying cat, a watchful witch, a hobgoblin sprite, all are scary companions who plan to gobble up a young girl. The three robbers: Three robbers terrify the...
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
Good night, gorilla: The zookeeper makes his nightly rounds but never suspects that someone is making mischief along the way. How do dinosaurs say good night: Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Happy birthday, moon: Little bear and the moon wish each other happy birthday. Napping house: Granny and all her critters pile on her bed for a nap.
17) Moon man
Pub. Date
2014
Description
Bored with his life, the man on the moon hitches a ride on a comet to Earth creating havoc as none of the world's children are able to sleep without him.
Pub. Date
[2002]
Description
[Harry the dirty dog] Harry runs away before bath time. When he returns home covered in mud, his family doesn't recognize him. [Officer Buckle & Gloria] When Officer Buckle tries to share his safety tips, nobody listens - until he's partnered with a police dog named Gloria. [Angus and the ducks] A curious Scotch terrier decides to investigate the strange noise coming from the other side of the hedge (Live action).
Pub. Date
[2009]
Description
A little witch wants to know what humans are actually like, so she sets out on an adventure to find out. Other stories included are: By the Light of the Halloween Moon; A Dark, Dark Tale; Georgie; The Witch in the Cherry Tree; The Three-Legged Cat; The Three Robbers; and Little Tim and the Brave Sea Captain.
Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
How do dinosaurs say good night?: Even dinosaurs make a fuss before bedtime. Can parents ever get them into bed? In the small, small pond: Frogs leap, tadpoles wriggle, geese waddle and minnows scatter. You'll enjoy watching this pond come to life in the spring. Zin! Zin! Zin! A violin: A lone trombone playing solo is joined by a trumpet to make a duet, until a French horn make it a trio. One by one instruments gather together for a joyous musical...