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From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener
and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated
picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back -
and the wonder that fell from the sky. THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous
illustration [...] intricate monochrome [...] acid-bright touches
of colour [...] will prompt lively discussion." It fell from the
sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or
what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever
it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to
him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and
wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best
interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So
what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices,
insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all
of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears!
This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations,
and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and
the importance of sharing.
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Lizzy and the Cloud
Eric Fan; Illustrated by Terry Fan
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R263
R217
Discovery Miles 2 170
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Lizzy and the Cloud is a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl
who cares for her pet cloud as it grows, from the creators of the
critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky. It’s
a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t
mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one
that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she’s
taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on
schedule and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her
pet cloud gets too big for Lizzy to handle? This charming
story with beautiful illustrations from the exceptionally
talented Fan brothers will enchant readers young and old
alike, teaching children an unpredictable journey of growth
and loving something enough to set it free.Â
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Night Lunch
Eric Fan; Illustrated by Dena Seiferling
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R355
Discovery Miles 3 550
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal
creatures and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that
were the predecessors of today’s food trucks and diners. For fans
of It Fell from the Sky and Lizzy and the Cloud. Noses sniff
the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring
growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn
establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty
dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox,
a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a
poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever
hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food — but Owl’s
cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As
the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling
Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this
small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? Â From the
imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for
the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to
Victorian lunch wagons. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and
tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how
empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found
— and savoured — in the most unexpected places.
In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project,
half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of
freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A
stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan
Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground
beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered
"perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his
friends live in this lab, but none of them are perfect. They are
all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell
jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that
his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green
hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky,
lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the
outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber
Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus
doesn't want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He
just wants to be himself. So he decides it's time for he and the
others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation
and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom - and a place where
he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This
suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams
and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a
surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means
being true to yourself and your friends. 'A stately, cathartic
morality tale about freeing oneself from the tyranny of wanting to
be perfect.' -The Financial Times 'ingeniously imaginative' -
School Library Journal 'A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating
diversity, bravery, and solidarity.'- Kirkus
From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new
picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his
grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the
sky.It's a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea
lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant
reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place
where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and
birds and castles float. Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn
knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and
sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives,
maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was
looking for.
Get lost in the imaginative world of the Fan Brothers: a place
you'll want to revisit again and again. "Something was happening on
Grimloch Lane. Something good." One day, William discovers that the
tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. Each
day, more topiaries appear, each one more beautiful than the last.
Soon, William's grey little town is full of colour and life. And,
though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he
appeared, William and his town are changed forever. With
breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece
about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant
classic. A best-selling picture book about an orphan whose life is
transformed by a mysterious night gardener bringing colour and life
to his town.
Lizzy and the Cloud is a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl
who cares for her pet cloud as it grows, from the creators of the
critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky. It's a
little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn't mind.
She's not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that's
right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she's taking Milo
out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule and
seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets
too big for Lizzy to handle? This charming story with beautiful
illustrations from the exceptionally talented Fan brothers will
enchant readers young and old alike, teaching children an
unpredictable journey of growth and loving something enough to set
it free.
An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of
deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and
adventure. Marco the fox has a lot of questions, like: how deep
does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? And why do birds have
such lizardy feet? But none of the other foxes share his curiosity.
So when a magnificent ship adorned with antlers and with a deer for
a captain arrives at the dock looking for a crew, Marco volunteers,
hoping to find foxes who are as inquisitive as he is that can
answer his questions. The crew finds adventure and intrigue on
their journey. And, at last, Marco finds the answer to his most
important question of all: What's the best way to find a friend you
can talk to?
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Night Lunch (Hardcover)
Eric Fan, Dena Seiferling
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R540
R511
Discovery Miles 5 110
Save R29 (5%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Ocean Meets Sky (Hardcover)
Terry Fan, Eric Fan; Illustrated by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
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R518
R459
Discovery Miles 4 590
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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The Night Gardener (Hardcover)
Terry Fan, Eric Fan; Illustrated by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
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R573
R503
Discovery Miles 5 030
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In the spirit of Goodnight Moon and The Curious Garden comes a stunning debut picture book filled with whimsy and creativity from brothers Terry and Eric Fan.
One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s gray little town is full of color and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William—and his town—are changed forever.
With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic.
THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous illustration [...] intricate
monochrome [...] acid-bright touches of colour [...] will prompt
lively discussion." From the creators of the critically acclaimed
The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and
elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the
importance of giving back - and the wonder that fell from the sky.
It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where
it came from, or what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a
gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's
convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds a wonderous display so
that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel.
Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to
charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? But as Spider
raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider's
bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits
and the marvel disappears! This charming story is accompanied by
characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important
life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.
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The Antlered Ship (Hardcover)
Dashka Slater; Illustrated by Terry Fan, Eric Fan
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R508
R448
Discovery Miles 4 480
Save R60 (12%)
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