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Alex Latimer

    Alex Latimer is a South African author and illustrator whose work is inspired by his proximity to a national park. His creations often explore themes of fantasy and adventure, weaving them together with humor and a distinctive visual style. Latimer's stories are known for their ingenuity and their ability to captivate young readers with unexpected twists and imaginative characters.

    Stay!
    The Duck Never Blinks
    Pig and Small
    Lion vs Rabbit
    Don't Think of Tigers
    The Trouble with Earth
    • Don't Think of Tigers

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book encourages readers to unleash their imagination, promising that whatever they envision will be illustrated on the following page. However, there's a playful twist: tigers are off-limits, adding an element of humor and intrigue to the creative journey.

      Don't Think of Tigers2024
      4.2
    • Denk bloß nicht an Tiger!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Dieses Buch ist magisch. Du stellst dir etwas vor, und ich zeichne es auf der nächsten Seite. Aber bevor wir anfangen, muss ich dich um eine Sache bitten: Denk bloß nicht an Tiger! Denn es zeigt sich, dass der Erzähler vieles gut zeichnen kann, nur Tiger nicht. Aber natürlich denkt man als Leser:in nun erst recht an Tiger ... also muss der Erzähler sie zeichnen – und sie sind tatsächlich zum Totlachen schlecht gemalt! Am Ende des Buches erklärt Alex Latimer, warum er es geschrieben hat, nämlich weil er sich wünschte, jemand hätte ihm gesagt, dass man durch das Zeichnen nicht so guter Bilder lernt, gute Bilder zu zeichnen.

      Denk bloß nicht an Tiger!2024
      5.0
    • The Duck Never Blinks

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      You see that duck over there? You could watch it all day and it wouldn't blink.Nothing works - not shouting, not jokes, or even sad stories. Maybe you have some other ideas? Just don't take your eyes off the duck, and don't, even for a second, think about blinking!From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer comes this sharply witty picture book that will have every child trying to outwit this devilish duck... if they can stop giggling, that is! [publisher's website]

      The Duck Never Blinks2023
      4.0
    • "Why didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds. When Earth turns up on the holiday she wasn't invited to and finds all the other planets in the solar system in the hut tub - even Pluto! - she discovers exactly why: it looks like she has FLEAS! Yuck. But when Earth asks everyone to take a closer look inside her atmosphere, they're amazed at what they see."--Provided by publisher.

      The Trouble with Earth2022
      4.4
    • Buster is a very difficult dog! He's messy, naughty and sometimes, well, just disgusting! But Ben thinks he's the best dog ever.When Ben goes on holiday with Mum and Dad, he tries to write down everything to help Grampa look after Buster -- but will Ben remember the most important thing? And will Grampa survive?This delightful doggy treat from the creator of Lion vs. Rabbit and Pig and Small guarantees giggles!

      Stay!2015
      4.1
    • When Pig hears a strange squeaking coming from his nose, he thinks something is very wrong. The two decide to be friends, but their difference in size soon becomes a BIG problem -- they can't seem to find anything that they can both enjoy.But when it comes to friendship, does size really matter?

      Pig and Small2014
      4.0
    • Der Löwe & der Hase

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Eigentlich könnten die Tiere der afrikanischen Savanne in Frieden miteinander leben. Wenn da nicht der Löwe wäre! Ständig spielt er den anderen irgendwelche gemeinen Streiche. Eines Tages haben die Tiere die Nase voll und schalten eine Anzeige, in der sie um Hilfe bitten. Darauf meldet sich ausgerechnet der kleine und schmächtige Hase. Zunächst glaubt niemand, dass er mutig und stark genug ist, um gegen den fiesen Löwen zu gewinnen. Doch mit viel List und Tücke (und einer Handvoll Freunde) beweist der Hase allen das Gegenteil ...

      Der Löwe & der Hase2013
      4.0
    • Lion is a bully. All the other animals are terrified of him. Soon Rabbit comes to the rescue. Although he's small and Lion is big, Rabbit has something that Lion doesn't have...An extremely funny story with a wonderful little twist, and the key message that you can always get the better of a bully.Winner of the Hampshire Picture Book Award 2014

      Lion vs Rabbit2013
      4.1
    • Die Suid-Afrikaanse Alfabet

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Met Alex Latimer se wonderlike Suid-Afrikaanse illustrasies leer ons die alfabet in 'n japtrap.

      Die Suid-Afrikaanse Alfabet2012
    • Once there was a boy named Tim whom no one believed, even when he was telling the truth. No one believed that it was a ninja who snaffled the last slice of cake; or that it really was a time-travelling monkey who was throwing pencils at Grampa. How can Tim get his parents to believe him - when the truth is too incredible to be true?

      The Boy Who Cried Ninja2011
      3.7