This author is celebrated for her compelling fiction for both children and adults. Her works, frequently featured in educational publications, explore themes relevant to young readers as well as more complex literary landscapes. The writer's long and prolific career encompasses extensive contributions to children's literature, with international recognition underscoring the profound impact of her writing on readers of all ages.
Marta Enos faces a series of mishaps, starting with her homework being blown away and destroyed by dogs. Her grandmother provides comfort with a tortilla and shares timeless wisdom, offering a unique blend of humor and life lessons. Set on a Papago reservation in southern Arizona, the story beautifully weaves Native American teachings into everyday challenges, helping readers of all ages gain perspective on their problems.
This is the story of a wind that wanders over Mongolia, a country that is well known for its deserts and grasslands. We travel with the wind to see how Mongolians live day by day. Includes factual information about Mongolia
William and Melissa have been roped into helping their weird grandparents fix up their holiday home in the country. How will they cope with no electricity, no cellphone reception, and only each other for company?
Recreated with 3D modelling, there has never been a 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' quite like this. The timeless story leaps out of the page, as the three bears' orderly and peaceful existence is thrown into chaos when Goldilocks stumbles upon their empty house
The Mekong River is called the 'lifeline of Vietnam.' The Vietnamese people's lives are dependent on the river. They build hosues on it, do business on their boats, and farm crops at the mouth of the great Mekong River. This book is about Tui who lives in a water village.
The story revolves around Micah's grandfather, who is determined to rely on his old, rusty tractor for another haying season despite pressure from Mr. Hill, who is eager to sell a new model. The tension escalates with a wager involving twenty jelly doughnuts, challenging the grandfather's faith in his trusty machine. This narrative explores themes of loyalty, tradition, and the clash between old and new, as Micah witnesses the competition between nostalgia and modernity.
In Malaysia there is a dense forest called 'Asia's Amazon'. The vegetation in this forest provides the world with oxygen. This story concerns Rajana, a girl of the Iban tribe who lives near the forest.
Engaging characters like Mrs. Wishy-Washy, the Meanies, the Jigaree, and Dan, the Flying Man bring joy to students as they enhance their reading skills. Joy Cowley's richly illustrated tales are designed to entertain while promoting literacy, making them perfect for shared reading experiences.
Learn about the Buddhist country of Thailand and its unique customs and way of life by following Urt as he spends time in a temple.
Favourite rhymes and stories from Joy Cowley in a bumper book for the whole family.