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A bee flies in the window of the high-rise flat where she lives and
a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders
what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing
friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to
the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the
disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help
restore beauty and balance in our environment. With a list of
bee-friendly seeds to plant and ways to protect bees at home.
Follow the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with
his friend, the Moon. I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical
verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for
this imaginative journey. Readers can discover all kinds of facts
about the passage of the moon across the sky and its influence on
our lives.
Annie Londonderry proves women can do anything they set their minds to—even cycle around the world—in this nonfiction picture book for cycling enthusiasts, budding travelers, and anyone who dreams of reaching a difficult goal.
In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and far between. When mother-of-three Annie Londonderry saw an ad promising $10,000 to a woman who could cycle around the world in a year, something no one thought possible, she decided it was time to learn to ride. She waved goodbye to her family in Boston and set off for Chicago.
Annie was exhausted when she arrived fifty-nine days later—and she realized she’d never make it across the Rockies before winter, and certainly not riding a heavy women’s bike and wearing a corset and petticoats. So Annie got herself a better bicycle and comfortable bloomers, and headed back East to try a different route. Facing robbers, sprained ankles, and disapproving stares, Annie missed her family and wanted to quit. But she journeyed on, all over the world. And, when she finally reached California and the Southwest, she kept pedaling. Her family was counting on the prize money, and people around the world, especially women, were watching.
Annie came through for all of them, arriving in Chicago fourteen days before her deadline and proving that women could do just about anything.
How can tomorrow ever be as good as today? Afraid of tomorrow, a
little boy puts all his scientific knowledge to use in an attempt
to turn back time and stay in the wonderful past. Luckily, his
grandfather discovers him exploring the wormholes in the garden,
trying to find a way back - and by showing him the photos of some
of his wonderful past experiences, reassures the boy that there is
plenty to look forward to and that every day gives the chance for a
new adventure. Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018.
Alison Jay has illustrated many books for children, and her
beautiful paintings are instantly recognisable. In On That
Christmas Night, see the story of the birth of Jesus interpreted in
her own unique style, using vignettes, borders and full page art to
accompany a sincere retelling of the Nativity. There are many
intriguing people, animals and landscapes to look at along the way,
bursting with new details to find with a young child, as you share
the story of that special night.
When the day has ended and everyone else has fallen asleep, a young
boy embarks on a magical adventure with his friend the Moon. Their
unusual journey is descriged in lyrical verse, creating a
enchanting story that celebrates the serene beauty of the worl
150 simple and sincere prayers for a child to treasure. Beautifully
illustrated by Allison Jay, with prayers specially written and
selected for children up to age 8, making the book an ideal gift
for religious occasions from a baby's baptism to a child's first
communion.
When night falls my bed is an air balloon. I sail through the
slipsiverse, close by the moon. I float above treetops where the
nub-nubs are sleeping and flowering hills where the whifflepigs go
creeping; ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass, a
floog with its velvet nose bent to the grass. Such treasures I
count on. My bed in the trees swings me up high, like a circus
trapeze. Now the cool, night-rustling air slips through my
finger-gaps, ripples my hair; now we glide over water, the moon's
silver light blown by a cloudpuff into the bight, adrift on the sea
where the dream-shapes float; when night falls my bed is a sailing
boat. When night falls my bed is a sailing boat adrift on the sea
where the dream-shapes float, blown by a cloudpuff into the bight.
Now we slide over water; the moon's silver light laps at my
finger-gaps, ripples my hair; now the cool, night-rustling air
swings me up high, like a circus trapeze. Such treasures I count on
my bed in the trees - a floog with its velvet nose bent to the
grass, ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass and
flowering hills where the whifflepigs go creeping. I float above
treetops where the nub-nubs are sleeping; I sail through the
slipsiverse, close by the moon. When night falls my bed is an air
balloon. A beautifully presented picture book with two front
covers, the text can be read from front to back and vice versa. The
mirror form poem meets in the middle in a stunning centrepiece
image as the two children in the story (twins, one in an air
balloon, the other a sailing boat) meet in the clouds!
When night falls my bed is an air balloon. I sail through the
slipsiverse, close by the moon. I float above treetops where
fluttertufts are sleeping And flowering hills where the whifflepigs
go creeping; Ponds strung with starlight that glitter like glass, A
floog with her velvet nose bent to the grass. Such treasures I spy
on! My bed in the trees Swings me up high, like a circus trapeze.
Now the cool, night-rustling air Slips through my finger-gaps,
ripples my hair; Now we glide over water, the moon's silver light
Blown by a cloudpuff into the bight, Adrift on the sea where the
dream-shapes float; When night falls my bed is a sailing boat. A
beautifully presented picture book with two front covers, the text
can be read from front to back and vice versa. The mirror form poem
meets in the middle in a stunning centrepiece image as the two
children in the story (twins, one in an air balloon, the other a
sailing boat) meet in the clouds!
When the day has ended and everyone else has fallen asleep, a young
boy embarks on a magical adventure with his friend the Moon. Their
unusual journey is described in lyrical verse, creating a magical
story that celebrates the serene beauty of the world at night.
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The Tiny Baker (Hardcover)
Hayley Barrett; Illustrated by Alison Jay
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R416
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Enter a whimsical world, created in vivid detail with stunning
illustrations by Alison Jay and clever, lyrical rhymes. Insect
customers clamor to dine at the Tiny Baker's cafe, but when the
ladybug chefs fly off and upend the pristine bakery's kitchen, the
Tiny Baker learns an important lesson about friendship.
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Bee & Me (Hardcover)
Alison Jay; Illustrated by Alison Jay
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R516
R437
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Listen, Listen (Board book)
Phillis Gershator; Illustrated by Alison Jay
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R377
R318
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Introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the year - from
summer's sizzling sun to winter's crackling snow. Featuring
breathtaking illustrations by internationally renowned illustrator,
Alison Jay, this book will open your child's eyes and ears to the
world around them!
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Out of the Blue (Hardcover)
Barefoot Books; Illustrated by Alison Jay
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R355
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Discovery Miles 2 930
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Count the animals from one to twenty while searching for the cat in
this lively hide-and-seek selection that introduces animals like
frogs, whales, monkeys, ducks, hens and elephants.
Song of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones,
takes children on the journey of Advent and the anticipation of
Jesus' arrival. All of creation comes together in this poetic and
majestic telling of the Christmas story. Join every creature as
they celebrate the arrival of Jesus! It's time! It's time! Snuggle
close with little ones as you read through this beautiful story
about how all of creation is waiting for and celebrating the
arrival of Jesus. From the woodland creatures to the depth of the
sea, every creature comes together during this Advent season to
share the word that Jesus is coming. Beautifully illustrated and
told from the perspective of the animals and all creation, Song of
the Stars: features poetic text that is perfect for children ages
4-7 makes a great read aloud with parents and grandparents during
the Christmas season is ideal for Advent and Christmas Eve story
time explores the joy, excitement, and celebration of creation and
the coming of Jesus inspires discussions of why Advent is observed
celebrates the nativity story in a unique and touching way This
sweet picture book is great for Christmas-themed story times and as
an addition for your little one's library that will be treasured
for many years.
Learn about the seasons and discover sights and sounds of nature -
from summer's sizzling sun to winter's crunching snow.
Follow the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with
his friend, the Moon. I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical
verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for
this imaginative journey. Readers can discover all kinds of facts
about the passage of the moon across the sky and its influence on
our lives.
Follow the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with
his friend, the Moon. I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical
verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for
this imaginative journey. Readers can discover all kinds of facts
about the passage of the moon across the sky and its influence on
our lives.
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