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When one brown bear decides to follow one yellow bee to his honey, he is followed by two greedy geese, who in turn are followed by three shy mice. When the bee reaches his hive he is joined by one hundred yellow bees, who chase the one brown bear, followed by the two greedy geese, and the three shy mice in this rhythmic story filled with humor and TROUBLE!
SuperJoe--superhero in the making--is convinced he doesn't need cuddles from his mom. He flies around the neighborhood rescuing people from escaped tigers, runaway trains, and raging rivers, all while battling his nemesis the Gray Shadow. Naturally, he refuses all cuddles. Until one night, when he can't sleep . . .
"Originally published in slightly different form ... as Cloth from the clouds by Gullane Children's Books, London, in 2012"--P. opposite t.p.
Whoever heard of a sleepy shepherd? Sam is a good shepherd and the farmer likes him. Theres just one problem. Counting sheep makes Sam very sleepy and he keeps forgetting to shut the gate. His sheep run riot - trampling over people's gardens, nibbling at
Fred has five frogs. Finn has five frogs too. And when ten frogs get together, it's party time! Hopping and bopping, all night long. But Fred and Finn don't find the froggy madness very funny. In fact they're hopping mad!
On top of a hill, a boy spins cloth from the clouds, just enough for a warm scarf. But when the Kind sees the wonderful cloth, he demands cloaks and gowns galore. "It would not be wise," the boy protests. "Your majesty does not need them!" But spin he must - and soon the world around him begins to change.
Sam is sick of the yucky love thing. So he hops on his bicycle to get away - as far away as he can. But even in the depths of the jungle and on the floor of the ocean there's no escape!
The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older, and wiser, her mother reminds her: “You’re strong with me.” From the makers of You're Safe With Me and the Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year You're Snug With Me.
What does peace mean to you? This collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala Yousafzai. A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.
A migrating swallow and a migrant girl cross paths while looking for a place to call home. A bird so small that it fits in your hand flies halfway around the world looking for a place to nest, while a young girl from northern Africa flees halfway around the world looking for safety. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home. North Somerset Teachers Book Awards shortlist. Kate Greenaway Medal Nomination. “Beneath the surface, one can find many opportunities for a deep conversation about belonging, welcoming, and freedom from oppression and danger”—Youth Book Review Services “A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove. Do yourselves a favor and order a copy now”—The Letterpress Project “A beautiful exploration of friendship, the parallel migrations of Bird and Leila, and the welcome they receive in their new home. Perfect for developing empathy and compassion”—Library Girl and Book Boy