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Once, the only sounds to be heard were the buzzing of bees in the grass, the murmuring of moles in the earth, and the song of birds in the sky. These warmed the hearts of those who cared to listen - until the others came to fill the sky with a cacophony of noise. With dramatically lit artwork and a spare, intriguing text, Varmints tells of a pastoral world in need of protection and of the souls who love it enough to ensure its regeneration. AUTHOR: Helen Ward trained at the Brighton School of Art, winning the first Walker Prize for Children's Illustration in her final year. Having twice won the National Art Library Award, her books for Templar include 'Aesop's Animal Fables', 'King of the Birds', 'Varmints' and 'The Cockerel and the Fox', short-listed for the 2003 Kate Greenaway Medal.
"There once was a wide, windswept place... but where there is a dream, hope can grow." -- BOOK JACKET.
The perfect introduction to the legendary world of dragons, The Dragon Machine uses a clever mix of text and illustrations to describe how George, a young, overlooked boy, becomes aware of dragons hiding all around him. But when it becomes apparent that they don't belong in George's ordinary world, he endeavours to do the best for his new friends and find them the home they deserve. A heart-warming and magical tale from award-winning illustrator, Helen Ward.
A story about two unusual explorers from different species and distant worlds who discover common ground that lifts them from their loneliness. Snutt discovers a wonderful planet but begins to feel lonely, realising he has no one to share it with. That is, until he bumps into an equally lonely Waft, also exploring far from home. The two become friends and enjoy sharing the new world together. With themes of friendship, sharing and care for the planet, this will be a popular book with many children, lending itself to discussion on several levels.
'Moon Dog' tells the story of an old man and his dog, who live happily on the moon until the arrival of some delinquent fairies spells trouble. Soon the dog has fallen in with this bad lot, and runs away. But his new friends soon tire of their new pet and the poor dog realises he's made a mistake.
First published by The Templar Company, plc in 1997.
A hermit crab who has outgrown his shell searches for a new one among the creatures of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Includes a key which identifies the coral reef animals in the illustrations.
Chanticleer the vain cockerel rules the roost at the farm and is loved by all. But pride comes before the fall. When a cunning fox trespasses at the farm it doesn't take too much flattery to set Chanticleer at ease and soon he is parading his famous crow without the slightest concern. Without delay the sly fox takes his chance, grabbing Chanticleer by his exposed throat and rushing off with him into the surrounding woodland. But all is not lost and Chanticleer is not the only one so easily tricked. Convinced by Chanticleer that the other animals do not realise how clever he is, the fox opens his mouth to boast, only to lose his prize and allow Chanticleer the opportunity for escape. A beautiful retelling of a classic fable from the award winning author/illustrator, Helen Ward.
This large-format book features a re-telling of the classic Aesop's fables, with a contemporary twist.