The map of a child's world is illustrated in mixed-media. Readers are invited to participate, as ample white space leaves room for them to add their own details, including listing their favorite foods on the "Map of the Tummy."
Meet Medusa, the Minotaur, and eleven more mythological monsters of ancient Greece - artfully portrayed in striking collages, followed by a glossary of fun facts. What three-headed dog guards the gates to the underworld? Whose 100 eyes ended up on the tail of the peacock? Who turns into stone all who look upon her? With a minimum of text and a ...
This anthology contains poems by authors from many different backgrounds, cultures and geographies, including: A.A. Milne; Lewis Carroll; Seamus Heaney; Ted Hughes; and Carol Ann Duffy. It is compiled by Matthew Sweeney, one of today's most original poets writing for children.
Award-winning artist and illustrator Sara Fanelli is one of the world's foremost illustrators, renowned for her experimental techniques that have spawned many imitators. Her unique contribution to book illustration is evident in such memorable books as "Dear Diary" ('one of the most extraordinary picture books ever devised' - "The independent"; ...
An extraordinary fictional diary by a great picture book artist. There are seven different diaries in Dear Diary, each telling the events of one busy day from a different point of view. The first is straightforward enough; it is the account of a young girl called Lucy. She tells of her day at school, taking her dog Bubu for a walk in the park and ...
Matthew Sweeney's anthology represents classic poetry within the context of more recent writing - whether this be taken from the wealth of new poems written for children, or from work which, while written for adult readers, can still appeal to a child's sensibility. It contains poems by authors from many different backgrounds, cultures and ...
A red button on a coat decides he wants to see the world, so he pulls and stretches, until ping, he is free. On his journey he meets a host of odd characters, including Wolf, three little pigs and a homeless snail, until eventually his travels bring him full-circle, back to where he started.
A wild-looking wolf searches for a friend, but everyone he meets is afraid of him. Will the wolf ever find a pal? Colorful collage illustrations accompany the text.
First Flight is a young picture book by a prize-winning author-illustrator. Butterfly bursts out of her chrysalis and immediately wants to get closer to the blue sky above but she has no idea how to launch herself. After repeated tumbles she appeals to flight experts all over the world for help. Her search goes to Italy, France, China, Scotland ...
These children's poems by George Barker are drawn from two previous collections and a cache of unpublished poems which were discovered after Barker's death in 1991. Their presiding genius is Dibby Dubby Dhu, a mysterious, chameleon, piratical sort of man.
Zeno, Bubu and Bird are having strange dreams. Someone is calling out for their help. With Moon's advice, they piece together the clues in their dreams, and discover Martini, Marty the Martian's lost pet. Flying to the moon, they reunite the two and are rewarded with anti-nightmare machines.
Explore the world through maps in this bold and innovative picture book from highly acclaimed artist Sara Fanelli. The book features twelve beautiful maps, including "Map of My Day", "Map of My Family" and "Map of My Tummy", all of which will fascinate children and encourage interaction and discussion. There are spaces to fill in and personalize, ...
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