Do you like books? Funny books or fairy tales? Scary books or song books? Books about dinosaurs or pirates or ABCs?This simple, inviting ode to the pleasures of reading stars an obliging chimp samplin
Hansel and Gretel is perhaps the darkest and greatest of the fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. This extraordinary book brings the classic childhood tale to a new generation courtesy of one of the wo
An atmospheric exploration of childhood worries and how to overcome them, by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner.Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. He worries abou
'It was Beauty that killed the Beast' King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to
Eric doesn't like to talk. His secret friend, the Night Shimmy, says everything for him. Then he meets Marcia, who doesn't mind that he is quiet. As the two become friends, the Night Shimmy disappears
From the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen MedalistIn an endearing homage to dads everywhere, a boy describes -- and exaggerates -- the many accomplishments and feats of his father. Among the traits praise
FIRST VOICE:... frightful types in the parkSECOND VOICE:... took the dog for a walkTHIRD VOICE:... I had to go homeFOURTH VOICE:... I felt really, really happy Four different people visit the park, an
Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through the irresistible Dogs by Emily Gravett. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and watercolour illustrati
Young worriers will relate to?—?and be comforted by?—this tale of a boy’s anxiety as he heads to his first big party.What if Joe doesn’t like the party he’s going to? What if he doesn’t like the food
Primo primate artist Anthony Browne is at the top of his form with a simple — and simply fascinating — array of creatures for kids to count.What better attention-getter for small children than primate
