For use in schools and libraries only. When a gorilla who knows sign language tells his keepers that he is lonely, they bring him a very special friend.
The four seasons in a city park are represented by apes in human clothing: a rich, uptight woman in the fall, a sad, unemployed man in the winter, the woman's lonely boy in the spring, the man's joyful daughter in the summer. Each one sees the place and the others differently, yet together the voices tell a story. Full-color illustrations.
Mr. Piggott and his sons are a male chauvinist lot who, outside of yelling for their dinner, don't exercise themselves much around the house. When Mrs. Piggott finally tires of the endless chores . . . she leaves the menfolk on their own, with a note saying, 'You are pigs.' . . . As in most of Browne's art, there is more than a touch of irony and visual humor here. Fun to read aloud".--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.rade Book in t...
In his third adventure, Bear goes for a jaunt in the jungle. Children will delight in the escapades of this sunky little character who so skillfully triumphs over anyone who tries to harm him. Full-color illustrations.
Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father is too busy to take her to the zoo and Hannah is disappointed when he only buys her a toy gorilla for her birthday. She throws the toy into the corner of the room when something extraordinary happens - the toy becomes alive.
A stunning, dramatic version of the classic film, involving battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes. Stunning artwork from the author/illustrator of "My Mum, Zoo" and "Willy The Wimp". The ragerly awaited remake of "King Kong" by "LOTR" director, Peter Jackson, will be released in December. Ages: 5-7yrs.
4 new editions of classic picture books from Anthony Browne, one of the most popular and stylistically distinctive children's book artists, who has won both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. Ages: 3+.
A touching story of how Billy manages to overcome all of his many worries. Ages: 3+. 'Just right as a soothing companion for any child at bedtime.' "The Independent
Green Logistics analyzes the environmental consequences of logistics and how to deal with them. Written by a leading team of logistics academics, the book examines ways of reducing these externalities and achieving a more sustainable balance between economic, environmental and social objectives. This new edition introduces new contributors and international case studies, includes downloadable supporting materials, technical information and gui...
The inimitable Anthony Brown and co-creator Hanne Bartholin invite young artists to play the shape game—and get creative.Frida and Bear love to draw. But what should they draw? First Frida draws a shape and gives it to Bear. "Try to turn this shape into something, ” she says. Bear looks at the shape and adds a bit more, and now it's a puppy! Then it's Frida's turn, and before they know it, they've drawn a big fish and a funny pig, a monkey fro...
The book is divided into four parts: Criminal Justice Assessments, Offenders with Mental Disorders, Family Violence, and Policy and Practice. Criminal Justice Assessments covers approaches to risk assessment and assessment techniques for different sub-groups of offenders, while Offenders with Mental Disorders focuses on special groups of offenders. Family Violence examines child abuse and domestic violence and Policy and Practice looks at beha...
Join Little White Bear as he sets of on an adventure with his magic pencil. Originally published in 1988, this early work by a picture book master is now available again for a brand-new audience. Ages: 3+
A new reissue of Anthony Browne's picture book classic about a little bear and his fairy-tale adventures in a deep dark forest. Originally published in 1989. Ages: 3+
A heartwarming tale of friendship from the award-winning author-illustrator. Now available again in paperback for a whole new generation of children to enjoy. Ages: 3+
A thought-provoking picture book looking at both sides of the "Goldilocks & The Three Bears" fairytale. 'Anthony Browne has an extraordinary knack of turning a story into so much more...Once again, the author extends the boundaries of the picture book with this rich and though-provoking story' Anne Faundez, "Carousel
One gorilla, two orang-utans and three chimpanzees. Children can explore the family of primates and learn to count from one to ten with the former Children's Laureate in this exquisite picture book for the youngest of children. With all the colour and drama of the natural world, Anthony Browne's detailed depictions of monkeys and apes bring new depth to first numbers and convey an important message about protecting our environment.
Ramon es un nino preocupon que se angustia a causa de los zapatos, las nubes, la lluvia, los pajaros gigantes. Despues de pasar una dificil noche en casa de su abuela, esta la le da la receta para deshacerse de sus preocupaciones. A partir de entonces, Ramon las dejara a un lado.