Books written by Denise Fleming

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  In the Tall, Tall Grass

  Rhymed text (crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch) presents a toddler's view of creatures found in the grass from lunchtime till nightfall, such as bees, ants, and moles.

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  Where Once There Was a Wood

  Examines the many forms of wildlife that can be displaced if their environment is destroyed by development and discusses how communities and schools can provide spaces for them to live.

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  Lunch

  A very hungry mouse eats a large lunch comprised of colorful foods. On board pages.

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  5 Little Ducks

  Each day, Papa Duck goes out with his ducklings but on Monday only four come back, on Tuesday only three, but on Saturday all return when he calls and on Sunday, they stay home and rest.

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  Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

  While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

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  Beetle Bop

  Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the great variety of beetles and their swirling, humming, crashing activities.

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  Barnyard Banter

  "It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose.

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  In the Small, Small Pond

  In the Small, Small Pond is a 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.

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  This Is the Nest That Robin Built

  A robin’s animal friends help build her nest in this cumulative collage picture book from Caldecott Honor recipient Denise Fleming.

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  Maggie and Michael Get Dressed

  Denise Fleming's Maggie and Michael Get Dressed is a sweet concept book about a boy getting dressed in colorful clothing, with an adorable canine helper.

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  Buster

  Buster the dog thinks his perfect life is spoiled when Betty the cat comes to live with him, until he learns not to be afraid of cats.

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  Pumpkin Eye

  Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Halloween.

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  Maggie and Michael Get Dressed

  It is time to get dressed and Michael counts on his dog, Maggie, for help as he places yellow socks, a brown hat, blue pants, and other colorful articles of clothing where they belong.

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  Barnyard Banter

  All the farm animals are where they should be, clucking and mucking, mewing and cooing, except for the missing goose. On board pages.

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  The First Day of Winter

  A snowman comes alive as the child building it adds pieces during the first ten days of winter.

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  Mama Cat Has Three Kittens

  While two kittens copy everything their mother does, their brother naps.

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  Alphabet Under Construction

  A mouse works his way through the alphabet as he folds the "F," measures the "M," and rolls the "R."

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  Time to Sleep

  When Bear notices that winter is nearly here he hurries to tell Snail, after which each animal tells another until finally the already sleeping Bear is awakened in his den with the news. Reprint.

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  In the Tall, Tall Grass

  A friendly little caterpillar inches his way along, watching the insects, ants, toads, beetles, and rabbits that are busy in the tall grass.

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  In the Small, Small Pond

  In the Small, Small Pond is a 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.