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Philip Christian Stead

    Philip C. Stead is an artist and storyteller whose works are celebrated for their unique blend of wit and visual artistry. His writing often features a quiet humor and a deep understanding of emotion, making his narratives engaging for readers of all ages. Through his stories, he explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the search for one's place in the world. Stead's ability to craft memorable characters and imaginative settings distinguishes his contributions to literature.

    The Sun Is Late and So Is The Farmer
    The North Wind and the Sun
    Amos McGee Misses the Bus
    A Sick Day for Amos McGee
    Follow That Frog!
    Every Dog in the Neighborhood
    • Every Dog in the Neighborhood

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Louis and his eccentric Grandmother set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out about city hall's woefully inadequate record keeping

      Every Dog in the Neighborhood
      4.4
    • Follow That Frog!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The story revolves around Aunt Josephine's captivating quest to capture a man-eating frog, shared with her niece Sadie. This tale blends adventure with humor, showcasing Aunt Josephine's determination and the peculiar challenges she faces in her pursuit. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative explores themes of obsession, family bonds, and the whimsical nature of folklore.

      Follow That Frog!
      4.4
    • Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl.But one day—"Ah-choo!"—he woke up with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn't make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests.Philip C. Stead's gently humorous tale of friendship and dedication is illustrated by his wife Erin E. Stead's elegant drawings, embellished with subtle hints of color.

      A Sick Day for Amos McGee
      4.3
    • Amos McGee Misses the Bus

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      When he misses his bus to the zoo, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper who was up late planning a surprise for his friends, gets some unexpected help.

      Amos McGee Misses the Bus
      4.2
    • She Persisted meets Be Kind in this reinterpretation of a classic fable, whose timeless message of perseverance and hope will encourage readers to stand up for themselves. Who will win the war of trust— the forceful, spiteful, cruel North Wind or the gentle, patient, determined Sun? This thought-provoking, gorgeous story portrays the many different definitions of strength, as told through the powerful bond of three sisters. Together they face The North Wind, a mighty wintry gale bent on destroying the sisters’ old patchwork coats with his harsh words and powerful blustering. But these gray-haired sisters stand firm, bracing against the hateful Wind and his taunts, facing his negativity with practicality, resilience, grit, and gut. Their coats will not be blown off by force. It isn’t until the Sun tries her own methods—generosity, warmth, and waiting—that the sisters make their own decision: it is time to remove their coats. It’s the downfall of a bully, the downfall of aggression, the downfall of the Wind. With beautiful collage artwork and author Philip Stead’s characteristically nuanced storytelling, this retelling of The North Wind and the Sun demonstrates the importance of persistence, the power of standing up for what you believe in, and the triumph of love over hate. A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

      The North Wind and the Sun
      4.1
    • On a peculiarly long night, three farm animals set off on a daring quest to bring the sunrise. A mule, A milk cow, A miniature horse, Standing in a barn door, Waiting for the sun to rise.As this trio rests in their comfortable barn, a realization slowly dawns on them. . . the sun is late to rise. After consulting barn owl (who always knows what to do), they take Rooster and set off on an epic journey further than they've ever gone before; through the acre of tall corn, past the sleeping giant, all the way to the edge of the world.Fans of Erin and Philip C. Stead's books will instantly love this quirky barnyard trio's magical quest to bring the sunrise, in the style of their previous animal books A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Bear Has a Story to Tell.

      The Sun Is Late and So Is The Farmer
      3.8
    • The limitless possibilities of the world outside our windows - and the warmth and comfort of home - are explored in this meditation on the imagination, as seen from the point of view of a wise old dog.Will I ever be the dawdle of a penguin? Will I ever be the waddle of a snail? Will I ever be the tumble of a honeybee? Will I ever be the bumble of a whale?

      I'd Like to Be the Window for a Wise Old Dog
      3.8
    • Creamed Tuna Fish & Peas on Toast

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Wild Man Jack isn't easy to please. Especially when Mama Jane serves him the one dish that he detests. Each day his children ask what he'll do if it arrives at the table, and each day he comes up with an even more colorful response. Not until Friday do things get really out of hand. Philip Christian Stead's call and response text and intricate collage art bring food and phobia to an entirely new level of hilarity in this sensational book for reading aloud.

      Creamed Tuna Fish & Peas on Toast
      3.0
    • Bear, with the help of his animal friends, remembers the story he had hoped to tell before the onset of winter.

      Bear Has a Story to Tell
    • Herr Anton verpasst den Bus

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Vor lauter Vorfreude kann Herr Anton nicht schlafen. Er plant nämlich einen Ausflug für seine Freun-de, die Tiere im Zoo. Am Morgen ist er dann so müde, dass er den Bus verpasst, auf seinem Weg Dinge verliert und bei der Arbeit einschläft. Der Elefant, das Nashorn, der Pinguin und all die anderen Tiere kümmern sich um ihren Freund und helfen ihm. Und die Schildkröte? Die macht auf ihrem Trainingslauf eine erstaunliche Entdeckung! So können am Ende alle doch noch vergnügt den Nachmittagsbus nehmen und den Tag am Strand zusammen ausklingen lassen. In zarten, detailreichen Bildern erzählen Erin und Philip Stead von Freundschaft, Fürsorge und zeigen, dass jeder Tag wunderschön werden kann, egal wie er begonnen hat.

      Herr Anton verpasst den Bus
      5.0
    • Es gibt diesen Moment, an dem man weiß, dass ein Abenteuer in der Luft liegt und man richtig tapfer sein muss. Für das Maultier, die Milchkuh und das Minipferd passiert dies, als die Sonne verschlafen hat. Wenn aber die Sonne spät dran ist, ist auch die Bäuerin spät dran und somit das Frühstück. Die drei müssen etwas unternehmen, dass sieht auch Schleiereule so, denn sie weiß alles. Und sie weiß, dass die drei Freunde zum ersten Mal in ihrem Leben den Hof verlassen müssen, wenn sie dieses Abenteuer wagen wollen … Erin und Philip Stead erschaffen in den Bildern und dem poetischen Text eine wohltuende Ruhe und einen Zauber, dem man sich nicht entziehen kann.

      Der Tag, an dem die Sonne verschlafen hat
      3.0
    • Lenny Y Lucy

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Mediante un conjunto de elocuentes y delicadas ilustraciones, y a través de un texto directo y conciso, los autores nos cuentan la historia de un niño llamado Peter, quien acaba de mudarse. Su nueva casa se encuentra en medio de un bosque gris y tenebroso, y para llegar a ella, es necesario atravesar un puente. Desde que se instaló, Peter se siente asustado, pues entre los árboles parece haber fantasmas y otros seres terribles. Ni siquiera la presencia de su mejor amigo, el perro Harold, logra que el chico deje de tener miedo. Para darse valor, decide crear con ropa vieja y una almohada a un guardián, el cual recibirá el nombre de Lenny y permanecerá afuera, custodiando el puente. No obstante, Lenny parece sentirse solo. Por eso Peter crea a una compañera guardiana llamada Lucy. Peter just moved house. His new home is in the middle of a dark and gray forest and you have to cross a bridge to get to it. Ever since he moved, Peter has felt scared of the ghosts and other terrible being that seem to dwell among the trees. Not even the presence of his best friend, a dog named Harold, can comfort him. To find courage, he decides to create a guardian out of old clothes and a pillow: his name is Lenny and he stays outside guarding the door. Still, Lenny seems lonely, so Peter creates another guardian named Lucy.

      Lenny Y Lucy
      3.9
    • Als Bär erzählen wollte

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Geschichtenerzählen macht Freunde! Sich Zeit nehmen, gemütlich zusammensitzen und sich spannende Geschichten erzählen – was kann es Schöneres geben? Bär möchte das auch gern. Aber keiner seiner Freunde hat so richtig Ruhe, seiner Geschichte zu lauschen. Es ist bald Winter, und Maus sammelt eifrig Körner. Auch Ente muss sich auf ihren Flug in den Süden vorbereiten. Maulwurf schläft längst in seinem Bau. Geduldig hilft Bär seinen Freunden bei den Vorbereitungen auf die kalte Zeit. Wird noch jemand wach sein, um seine Geschichte zu hören? Erst im Frühling scharen sich die Freunde um Bär herum und lauschen gespannt, was er zu erzählen hat. Wie von selbst entsteht eine meisterhaft erzählte und in warmen Farben illustrierte Geschichte von Zuneigung und Aufmerksamkeit. Aus der Werkstatt des preisgekrönten Künstlerduos, illustriert von der Künstlerin, die auch „Wenn du einen Wal sehen willst“ bebildert hat.

      Als Bär erzählen wollte
      3.4
    • The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      "Based on a set of unfinished Mark Twain notes for a children's story, this is the tale of Johnny, a young boy with a magical ability to speak to animals who sets off to rescue a stolen prince"-- Provided by publisher

      The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
      4.1