Böcker av Jo Hudson

A tight-knit group of forest friends work to get a stubborn elephant out of Big the Bear's cave. What will it take for a skunk, a fox, a hedgehog, a toad, a rabbit, a squirrel, a raccoon, and an owl to move an elephant? In this second book in the Big the Bear and Friends Series, the animals learn an important lesson on the power of inclusion.

The town's annual easter egg hunt is in danger when Fox, Turtle and Rabbit are put in charge of hiding the eggs and baskets. Will there be treats in Easter Woods when the children arrive? Can this improbable trio really work together? Time is of the essence in this amusing and thoughtful story.

10 different pairs of shoes step from 1-10 in this lyrical and naturally interactive counting book. With a "Hop! Hop! Skip! Jump! Tippytoe and Run," these old shoes make counting fun! Included are ideas for using the book to enhance learning to count, as well as a bright Search and Find page for young readers. The relationship between the shoes and their colors creates opportunities to talk about colors as well as numbers.

When Big the bear's forest friends are too busy for him, he is sure they have forgotten all about his birthday. What he expects to be a very special day seems to be turning into a very UN-special day!Have Big's faithful friends forgotten about him? Will this be Big's saddest birthday ever?Find out in this funny and relatable book that introduces Big the bear and his eight closest friends and sets the scene for the Big the Bear and Friends book series.

It's the first-ever picture day with Santa at the local pet store and all pets are invited! This sets the scene for a day of chaos and hilarity for Mr. Claus. Written in lyrical holiday rhyme and filled with colorful characters, this book is sure to entertain and amuse. Inspired by a "real" pet store Santa.

Ella loves her little light more than anything, but she is so overprotective that she nearly extinguishes it. When her light escapes, Ella embarks on an adventurous chase to get it back and put it back in its jar, where she thinks it belongs. But her light has other ideas. It likes being free and sharing its glow with others. Race along with Ella as she chases her light through the colorful pages of this beautifully illustrated book to a heart-warming and inspirational conclusion and a sweet lesson on sharing.

28 fun NEW rhymes to entertain and delight young readers. Gwendolyn, the fastest goose in the local gaggle, takes on her challengers in the Wild Goose Race. Percy takes his VERY BIG BOOK everywhere, but what's inside remains a mystery. And, of course, Chef reminds all of us that it's okay to be Full of Beans! These are just a few of the many quirky characters whose stories are told in this upbeat and positive anthology. Includes a scavenger hunt through the pages. Destined to become a favorite!