Ian Brown is a Scottish playwright, poet, and freelance scholar whose work delves into theatrical, literary, and cultural topics. He focuses his scholarly efforts on the analysis of Scottish literature and drama, exploring their rich cultural contexts. His contributions highlight the significant traditions and innovations within Scottish literary history. Readers can expect insightful commentary on the evolution and impact of Scottish dramatic and literary arts.
The story features Albert the Tortoise, who guides young children aged 0-3 through his garden, making learning about numbers and basic numeracy engaging and fun. This board book is designed to introduce early math concepts in an accessible way, fostering curiosity and foundational skills in a charming setting.
Chaos ensues in the garden as Albert and his friends discover that items are mysteriously disappearing. Determined to uncover the culprit behind the mayhem, they embark on an adventure filled with teamwork and problem-solving. The story explores themes of friendship and forgiveness, as the characters aim to teach the wrongdoer the importance of honesty and community. Will they succeed in their mission and restore peace to their beloved garden?
Hugg and Bugg have a great life together. Hugg keeps Bugg warm in his fur and Bugg keeps Hugg's fur neat and tidy. But one day Hugg is disturbed to see that Bugg is giving fancy hairstyles to others. Filled with jealousy, he falls out with Bugg and orders him to leave. Will Hugg see the error of his ways?
Heavy rain has drenched the garden and the lawn is waterlogged. The garden' s annualsports day is in jeopardy! Can Albert come up with a plan to save the day? Albert and his friends make a splash and learn it' s not always winning that' s important.
Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke's brilliant Albert the Tortoise takes young children aged 0-3 on a journey around his garden home to introduce the alphabet and phonetics in this new board book.
Learn more about Albert's garden friends including Butterfly, Worm, Bee and Spider as Albert discovers what makes them special in this delightful board book.
Pet tortoise Albert seeks shelter from a storm in the garden shed, but when he finds himself locked inside his friends must quickly mount a rescue operation. If only they knew what they were doing... Also included are fascinating facts about Albert' s garden friends and the real tortoise called Albert, who inspired this story, a modern-day mini-dinosaur living life on the veg.
The unlikely pairing of Hugg, a messy yeti, and Bugg, a flea that feels the cold, shows the wonder of teamwork in the Himalayas. The hairy snowman keeps the flea warm. The flea keeps his personal, living rug neat and tidy. A trip down the mountain for food and the discovery of a comb test their friendship. But, a run-in with rude leopards and a threat to their home, help Hugg ' n Bugg see sense.
Puzzles and Colouring Join Albert the tortoise and his friends in a series of fun games and tasks to test your skills. Can you find Albert? Can you spot the animals? Packed with puzzles and challenges, play along with all Albert's chums and, of course, Albert himself!
A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right up to Albert's long winter sleep. Will the spring bring a happy reunion when Albert wakes and returns to the outdoors?