Ten in the Meadow

The adorable friends from TEN IN THE DEN are back – This time for a fun-filled game of hide-and-seek! Out in the meadow, ten cuddly friends play a game of hide and seek. Bear is IT, and one by one he finds his playmates in their hiding places in the meadow. Once found, each friend joins Bear in the fun-filled hunt for the others. Finally, all the animals have been found except for one – Mouse. But it is getting late and soon it will be bedtime. Where can Mouse have gone? John Butler's simple, charming story features a playful, rhyming text and soft, pastel-colored illustrations of fluffy, bright-eyed baby animals. Very young children will be delighted each time an animal friend is found, whether up a tree or hiding in the tall, green grass in this irresistible read-aloud story perfect for sharing at bedtime or anytime.“Soft, dreamy illustrations in orangey browns set against pastel backgrounds depict a variety of cuddly creatures in action. The art, with its delicate colors and detailed rendering of the layered textures of fur, gives the animals a soft, huggable look.” School Library Journal on CAN YOU CUDDLE LIKE A KOALA? “The delicately detailed illustrations are quite wonderful... Situated against a plain creamy background, each intricately drawn creature is an exquisite naturalistic rendering, requiring no extra fanfare. Perfect for preschoolers and younger.” - Kirkus Reviews on IF YOU SEE A KITTEN

Many of Butler’s books focus on the environment or animals in their natural habitats. He is both author and illustrator of WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING; HUSH, LITTLE ONES; PI-SHU, THE LITTLE PANDA; IF YOU SEE A KITTEN; and the original hardcover CAN YOU CUDDLE LIKE A KOALA? Butler has also illustrated several books written by author Sally Grindley—LITTLE SIBU, LITTLE ELEPHANT THUNDERFOOT, and POLAR STAR—which have environmentally friendly themes. All of the above are Peachtree Publishers titles.Butler has received acclaim for these and many other works, including CIMRU THE SEAL, THE SNOW LEOPARD, and SHADOW THE DEER. An illustrator since 1976, Butler has traveled to West Africa and the Caribbean to study his subjects. He has worked in Amsterdam and in Oman, as well as in the United States. Butler lives in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England with his wife and two daughters.