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A new collection by acclaimed poet Hilda Offen. Illustrated with her own characterful line drawings, here are poems full of humour which express her compassionate view of the world, seen in scenes of family life and school as well as Hilda's reflections on history and the things she sees around her.
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This is a mix of original nursery rhymes and poems that will entertain children and adults alike. With four sections: 'Wild Things', 'That's Ridiculous ', 'Out and About' and 'Home Again' 'Blue Balloons and Rabbit Ears' celebrates the enduring glory of rhythm and rhyme. This is Hilda Offen's first collection of her own poems.
It's Roman day at the Sports Field. There's plenty of work for Rita--a toddler's being launched in the air from the catapult, a trumpeter's in trouble, and she is even called upon to build Adrian's Wall!
Rita uses her secret identity to rescue people in a country park.
Age range 5 to 7 Rita has a special secret. One day -- left out of the fun as usual by her big brothers and sister -- Rita finds a parcel on the doorstep. It is addressed to her and contains a special cloak, boots and gloves. A complete Rescuer's outfit. It gives her amazing powers and soon she is performing some very daring rescues...
In this neat turnabout on the classic tale of pigs and wolf, the wolf takes a much-deserved turn as "good guy", getting the best of the big, bad pigs. Bright, expressive pictures and clever, lighthearted text will gain the affection and empathy of younger siblings as they root for Little Wolf. Full color.
Young Prince Pompom is in trouble. Five witches weren't asked to his christening and now, at his eighth birthday party, they've taken their revenge. Luckily, clever Laura Jones is on the case and she's not worried about witches.