I Am Cat Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris A ‘must have’ book for all young cat lovers! What do they see beneath those velvet eyelids, what do they dream? I Am Cat, invites us into their private world, into landscapes of jungles, snowy peaks and grasslands. These are the dreams, the hidden memories of a ginger tabby, sleeping on its cushion, curled up ‘ammonite tight’. Poetically written and deliciously illustrated with rich colour and detail, Jackie Morris’ watercolours explore […]
WHEELS – Book by Shirley Hughes –
– Book by Shirley Hughes –
Wheels Author and Illustrator: Shirley Hughes Carlos and Billy happily race their bikes down the hill at the park. Both boys are getting too big for their slow old bikes, both boys have a birthday coming up. Wheels is a poignant story of friendship, expectations, yearnings and surprises. This story includes themes of community, multiculturalism, sharing and thoughtfulness. It demonstrates the love of a family with a lower income and how they creatively provide a wonderful birthday for their […]
THE ICE BEAR – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Ice Bear Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris In the tradition of myths of old, this powerful story entwines magical themes, shape shifting, harsh realities and pure emotions into a story from another time. The concepts of love, balance and respect for all life are strong reoccurring themes in Jackie Morris’ books. “In the beginning of time, people and animals lived together on the earth and there was no difference between them.” Thus begins the story of a changeling […]
SONG OF THE GOLDEN HARE – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
Song Of the Golden Hare Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris Unlike other families who hunt the hares, this family is special. They are guardians of the Golden Hare. The golden queen will choose her mate by the beauty of his song. Their child will take her place as queen and she will leave the world of humans, journeying to the golden isle across the sea. This happens only every fifty years or so making the queen a somewhat mystical […]
SIR CHARLIE STINKY SOCKS AND THE REALLY BIG ADVENTURE – Book by Kristina Stephenson –
– Book by Kristina Stephenson –
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure Author and Illustrator: Kristina Stephenson Stunningly illustrated with great detail and expression, you will fall in love with the adventures of Sir Charlie and his trusty friends. This young knight is both fearless and thoughtful, well prepared and brave. Charlie embarks upon the first of his adventures to investigate a tall tower in the middle of a dark and ominous wood. The adventure is filled with great solutions to the […]
IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN – Book by Author and Illustrator Maurice Sendak –
– Book by Author and Illustrator Maurice Sendak –
In the Night Kitchen Author and Illustrator: Maurice Sendak This romp in the night kitchen with a little boy called Mickey is indelibly memorable. Maurice Sendak’s unique style of writing, bumps and rollicks the reader through the child’s dreamscape, which is both peculiar and exciting. The bold illustrations feature three gigantic cooks who mix Mickey into their morning cake baking. The child remains unharmed and undaunted, triumphing in an imaginative way. ‘In the Night Kitchen’ has been included as […]
CALLUM’S INCREDIBLE CONSTRUCTION KIT – Book by Jonathan Emmett and Ben Mantle –
– Book by Jonathan Emmett and Ben Mantle –
Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit Author: Jonathan Emmett Illustrator: Ben Mantle Young Callum is full of ideas, big ideas! When he gets a construction kit for his birthday there is no stopping him. He loves building toys and takes the kit everywhere with him. This proves to be incredibly handy. Callum collects more and more pieces until his home is jam packed. Then something terrible happens… Callum takes up the challenge and puts his biggest ever plan into action. A […]
BUBBLE TROUBLE – Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
– Book by Margaret Mahy and Polly Dunbar –
Bubble Trouble Author: Margaret Mahy Illustrator: Polly Dunbar When Mable blew a bubble, no one knew what kind of trouble, awaited baby who was captured and blew high above the town. A jolly chase ensues with captivating artwork that expressively describes the antics of the growing crowd attempting to rescue baby. This masterful crafted rhyming extravaganza is a far cry from the usual verse of children’s picture books. Some of the words are rather elevated and may inspire a […]
THE SNOW LEOPARD – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Snow Leopard Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris Gaspingly beautiful. A myth of rebirth and transformation set in the secret folds of the Himalayan mountains. The Snow Leopard is a guardian protector and creator being. Sensing changes in the world Snow Leopard looks for the one who will learn the songs of power and eventually take its place. A sleeping girl hears the songs and is woven deep into the fabric of this magical adventure. Poetically written, the universal […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
