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Hiawyn Oram was brought up in South Africa. She was a professional actor before coming to England, where she has worked as an advertising copywriter and has had numerous books published.
Glimmering with power and hope, two acclaimed picture book makers come together to tell the story of what happens when a boy is brave enough to stand up for what he feels is right. Birgitta Sif’s evocative fairy-tale illustrations and Hiawyn Oram’s fable-like story make this ecological moral both memorable and moving. Snowboy is playing in the forest when Greenbackboy arrives and suggests they play KA-CHING instead. Snowboy agrees but soon realises he doesn’t like the game, which involves cutting down all the trees. Greenbackboy is thrilled to get piles of KA-CHING in return but Snowboy is worried: without trees we can’t breathe. His concern increases when Greenbackboy heads for the ocean to catch all the fish. Fortunately Snowboy manages to put things right and it’s a tale of salvation and hope. Sif uses patches of glowing light to guide the narrative and the book is beautiful to look at and filled with quirky characters. Andrea Reece
Grumpy Ned is only happy on Fridays when he can get the Joybaloo to come out from under the bed and play with him. Together, the two have wonderful, magical and fantastical adventures that last the whole night long. Can Ned learn to be happy without his special friend? The answer is a resounding yes in this gloriously inventive and thought provoking story.
Sarah Warburton with her talent for witchcrafty illustrations joins forces with Hiawyn Oram, in this wonderful new picture book in the Rumblewick series. The story follows the cat Rumblewick and his hilarious attempts at keeping control of tearaway witch Hagatha Agatha, who has for some reason decided to go to ballet school. What is a cat to do? The book, which is laid out like a diary may well be inspirational for the reader to pick up a notepad and start scribbling.
Halloween is almost upon so it’s time to catch up with Haggy Aggy who is not your typical witch – mainly because being a witch is last on her list of important things. Top of that list are shopping and watching video’s. Thankfully, she has a faithful, determined, (contractually bound), cat Rumblewick to keep her on the ‘witching’ straight and narrow. Follow these hilarious adventures via the increasingly desperate letters between Rumblewick and his Uncle Sherbet.
Some great illustrations here and brilliant storytelling as well. When a longed for pet arrives in the form of dinosaur things get a little out of hand. Imaginations will run riot but maybe the next time your child asks for an unusual pet they just might think twice!
Take a journey into the fantastical worlds of the imagination in this breath-taking, stunningly illustrated gift book. From King Arthur's Round Table at Camelot to the majestic hall of slain heroes in Asgard, visit incredible lands from myth, legend and fairy tale in this beautiful gift book. Follow the story of Dawn Gable, a scientist who shuns the world of stories in favour of dry facts, as she is taken on an unbelievable voyage to open her eyes to the power of imagination. With incredible, intricate art from David Wyatt, explore a city of robots, the ancient city of Kor, the miniature world of Lilliput and flying island of Laputa, a mountainous home of mythical beasts, the primeval island of Buyan and more. An absorbing and breath-taking gift for everyone who believes in the transformative power of stories.
From Hiawyn Oram and Gwen Millward comes a wild, read-aloud celebration of breaking the rules, taking a chance, and having the most brilliant of adventures. Sophie absolutely adores Jimi and smothers him with treats. She thinks he has everything a cat could possibly desire. And Jimi does ... but he doesn't ... because secretly Jimi longs to explore the bright and bustling world outside. So when Sophie rushes out one day forgetting her keys, there's only one thing for it: Jimi slips on his coat and skedaddles out of there, too! Where will he go and who will he meet on those wild and exciting streets? And what on earth will Sophie say? Children and parents alike will rejoice in this funny, stylish and heart-warming celebration of freedom, adventure, friendship and love.
What happens when a boy is brave enough to stand up for what he feels is right? Greedy Greenbackboy's got an idea for a game. He wants Snowboy to help him cut down all the trees in the forest and catch all the fish in the deep and ever-moving ocean. But Snowboy recognizes the importance of life in the natural world around him and, in this evocatively told tale, has to trust his instinct to protect, rather than destroy... From the illustrator of Oliver and Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance, and highly acclaimed author, Hiawyn Oram, comes a poignant eco-conscious story, and a vivid portrayal of a child's imaginative play.
Glimmering with power and hope, two acclaimed picture book makers come together to tell the story of what happens when a boy is brave enough to stand up for what he feels is right. From the Kate-Greenaway shortlisted illustrator of Oliver and Frances Dean Who Loved to Dance and Dance, and highly acclaimed author, Hiawyn Oram, comes a poignant eco-conscious story, and a vivid portrayal of a child's imaginative play. Greedy Greenbackboy's got an idea for a game. He wants Snowboy to help him cut down all the trees in the forest and catch all the fish in the deep and ever-moving ocean. But Snowboy recognizes the importance of life in the natural world around him and, in this evocatively told tale, has to trust his instinct to protect, rather than destroy...
Beetle and Bug decide to hunt for something that's never been seen - the Green-Spotted Grissel! They board their magic rug and fly off fearlessly in search of it. But will their journey take them to where the incredible Green-Spotted Grissel lurks? 'Kitamura is one of the world's most original and stylish children's illustrators' Sunday Times 'One of our finest and most versatile illustrators.' The Guardian
In the crazy, multi-coloured, topsy-turvy world of fiends, it's good to be bad and bad to be good! For a fiend, good behaviour will simply NOT tolerated. A fiend is gruesome and ghastly. They trample and terrify, glare and scare, roar and holler! Filbert, however, is a good little fiend. He helps old women with their shopping and enjoys a spot of bird watching. One day at school, Filbert is banished to the grassy Good Step for being too good. There he (literally) bumps into Florinda the Angel, sent home from Angel School for not being good enough. Together, they concoct a plan that will ensure that everyone will finally be happy with them just as they are: a not so fiendish fiend and a not quite perfect angel!
Beetle and Bug decide to hunt for something that's never been seen - the Green-Spotted Grissel! They board their magic rug and fly off fearlessly in search of it. But will their journey take them to where the incredible Green-Spotted Grissel lurks? 'Kitamura is one of the world's most original and stylish children's illustrators' Sunday Times
In the crazy, multi-coloured, topsy-turvy world of fiends, it's good to be bad and bad to be good! For a fiend, good behaviour will simply NOT tolerated. A fiend is gruesome and ghastly. They trample and terrify, glare and scare, roar and holler! Filbert, however, is a good little fiend. He helps old women with their shopping and enjoys a spot of bird watching. One day at school, Filbert is banished to the grassy Good Step for being too good. There he (literally) bumps into Florinda the Angel, sent home from Angel School for not being good enough. Together, they concoct a plan that will ensure that everyone will finally be happy with them just as they are: a not so fiendish fiend and a not quite perfect angel!
The Totally Terrifying Three consist of a big fat cumbersome fire breathing dragon, a stumpy grumpy little wicked witch and a stubbly GIANT in a sharp suit. All three think they are ever so terrifying and scare themselves to bits assuming they will have the same effect on the everyday folk! An entertaining read for pre-schoolers everywhere. If this text was a witches cauldron, it would have a pinch of rhyme, a sprinkle of interaction, a smattering of repetition and a big spoonful of humour! Written by the author of Mona the Vampire and illustrated by the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas. 'A fun story to share with toddlers that bears repeated reading!' The Bookbag
A small boy, bored with all his toys, suddenly notices a trapdoor in the ceiling that can be reached by climbing the ladder of his toy fire engine. Once up in the attic he finds a window that opens many other windows and he meets a very special friend . . .
This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Year 4 Grey A (NC level 3a) fiction short story collection ... I'M NOT JOINING BROAD ELM RANGERS! That's Ben, yelling at his dad. Brilliant Ben's been talent-spotted, but he wants to stay with the rest of us on Hollyfield Primary's football team - which is more than can be said of equally-brilliant Florence. I'm Ethan. Let me tell you some stories about football, mates and loyalty ...
Once there was a boy called Arthur, who wanted to stay up and watch TV, but his mother wouldn't let him. I'll get angry, said Arthur, and he did. Very, very angry...
Twelve year old Logan already feels like the odd one out, the awkward one of the family, and when everyone abandons her to the mercy of a skeleton-thin housekeeper and a hate-filled parrot, she decides to strike back -- by becoming impossible. But then she meets Tiff -- a truly impossible cat, who can talk, cook, and play the piano. Tiff helps Logan to change her life, not by behaving impossibly, but by doing what everyone else is convinced is impossible. A warm, funny and emotional novel which introduces Tiff - a truly amazing and endearing cat who is able to help families to resolve their problems.
Meet Rumblewick!He's a witch's cat with one BIG problem - his witch, Haggy Aggy, doesn't want to be a witch any more. She wants to be a regular girl and do regular girl things, like marry a prince! How can he persuade her that witchy ways are best?
Alex is set on a dinosaur for a pet. So his grandfather took him to the Dino-Store to buy one, a Massospondylus. He called her Fred. But Fred ate far too much; her special hot steaming marsh in the bathroom was unhealthy; and when she goes to school the classroom makes her feel very sick. They have to go on a walk in the country - and now even Alex says, This is going too far! In the end, Alex is the first to agree when his grandfather suggests that his pet should actually be...a rabbit!
Generations of readers have entered the magical world of Narnia with its talking animals, giants and dwarfs. Now, with this new series of picture books, younger children can share the magic. Set in C. S. Lewis's much-loved Narnia, characters old and new have thrilling adventures that children are sure to enjoy. It's early morning in the marshes and Puddleglum the Marsh-wiggle and Lally the little Wigglet are fishing peacefully when they hear the unmistakable sound of... giants! When the roaring, raging, rock-throwing giants use their fishing rods to kidnap two Talking Mice for their Mice Pie, Lally and her uncle bravely give chase. The subsequent journey is full of action, excitement and the biggest, muddiest, messiest sandwiches you've ever seen!
Everything about Mr Big is big. And ordinary pens just won't do; every time he tries to write, Mr Big's ordinary sized pens break. So Mr Big drives to the shop in his big car to buy a big pen. But size is not the only surprising thing about Mr Big's new pen. This is a Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. This is a fantasy story, and a storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the story in eight frames - an ideal cue for further discussion and activity. This book supports numeracy learning with shape, space and measure. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Crunch and Munch (9780007186655) by Nora Sands.
Rigby Rocket offers a wide range of engaging stories and non-fiction texts. Written by much-loved children's authors, the books have been expertly levelled to ensure your children are able to read them independently.
Rigby Rocket offers a wide range of engaging stories and non-fiction texts. Written by much-loved children's authors, the books have been expertly levelled to ensure your children are able to read them independently.
Ned is grumpy every day except for Friday - the day when his Joybaloo comes to visit him. All through the night they play the most wonderful games until it is time for the Joybaloo to go back to sleep. But one day the Joybaloo disappears and Ned has no choice but to learn how to make his own joy.
Part of the Lighthouse collection, an engaging fiction and non-fiction series of readers carefully levelled to ensure gradual progression for Foundation and Key Stage 1 children.
Young children will love following Alex and Will's antics as they spend a gloriously riotous afternoon getting up to mischief: duvet-surfing down the stairs, mixing ghoul-warding-off portions and much much more...
When Arthur gets very angry, strange things start to happen. Exploding thunder, typhoons and hurricanes take Arthur on a very peculiar journey. This book won the 1993 Mother Goose Award.
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