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 […]
THE CAT AND THE FIDDLE – A TREASURY OF NURSERY RHYMES – Book by Jackie Morris –
– Book by Jackie Morris –
The Cat and the Fiddle – A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes Author and Illustrator: Jackie Morris The Cat and the Fiddle contains forty traditional nursery rhymes which were handpicked by the illustrator, are gorgeously illustrated in double page spreads with a medieval flavour. This book is one of the finest contemporary examples of its kind. The pictures feature details and characters which you may recognise from some of her other stories, tying the rhymes together with her unique style. […]
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 […]
OLIVIA – Book by Ian Falconer –
– Book by Ian Falconer –
Olivia Author and Illustrator: Ian Falconer Precocious, dramatic and full of life. Olivia is a talented little pig who is always on the go! In this first of the ‘Olivia’ stories we discover her family, pets, where she lives and what she likes to do. Olivia is one uptown piglet! This story reflects the contemporary lifestyle of a young child in a big city full of culture and her response to it. This series encourages bright little minds to […]
MEET ME AT THE MOON – Book by Gianna Marino –
– Book by Gianna Marino –
Meet Me At The Moon Author and Illustrator: Gianna Marino This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the enchanting story of a baby elephant waiting for its mother’s return, as she goes to ask the skies for rain. Mama reassures little one that she is always there and to listen for her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun. After the rains come they will meet again where the moon meets the land. […]
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 […]
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 […]
