Author
Ann McGovern
2 books here

Too Much Noise
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 420L · 1999
A deceptively clever folktale disguised as a silly story—kids love the absurd parade of animals, parents appreciate the cause-and-effect lesson that rewarding books for this age shouldn't require a lecture to land.

Stone soup
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 520L · 1998
A deceptively clever folktale about persuasion and generosity that works equally well as a read-aloud for kindness or as a sneaky intro to how framing shapes behavior.