Helen Oxenbury is a celebrated illustrator whose distinctive style breathes warmth and wit into children's stories, capturing the essence of characters with remarkable skill. Her work is renowned for its ability to delve into character and bring them to life, drawing readers into the narrative. Initially drawn to theater design, Oxenbury found her true calling in illustrating children's books after becoming a mother, where she crafts visually compelling worlds. She finds the greatest satisfaction in her work when she feels she is truly finding her stride mid-project, akin to the joy of reading a book you don't want to end.
Join a family on an adventurous bear hunt in this charming pop-up edition of the beloved classic. Experience the excitement as they wade through grass, splash in rivers, and squelch through mud, culminating in a surprising encounter in a cave. A delightful journey for readers of all ages!
Pippo the toy monkey gets washed in the washing machine after playing in the mud with Tom
A group of four jolly babies of assorted ethnic origins play and clap hands together in this story. Their enthusiasm is so great that they often spill off the pages. The atmosphere is one of love and contentment.
Big Mamma, with a baby on her hip and laundry piling up, makes the world and everything in it and, at the end of the sixth day, tells the people she has made that they must take care of her creation.
We're going on a bear hunt! Through the long wavy grass, the thick oozy mud and the swirling, whirling snowstorm - will we find a bear today? This title includes a CD of the story read by Doctor Who actress Sophie Aldred to listen to with the paperback picture book.
For brave explorers and fearless bear-hunters, enjoy this chant-along children’s classic!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest? Michael Rosen’s timeless classic, lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is nearing its thirtieth anniversary. Having first appeared in print in 1989, it has since become an essential feature on any child’s first bookcase. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781406375947• Format: Paperback• Author: Michael Rosen• Pages: 36• Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.1cm
Enjoy this bright and beautiful book and join in the fun of tickling! The much-loved and cherished babies are back in these delightful stories to help engage toddlers and encourage a love of reading.
Rhyming text compares babies born in different places and in different circumstances, but they all share the commonality of ten little fingers and ten little toes.
They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap. Lewis Carroll's magnificent nonsense poem The Hunting of the Snark features an unlikely cast of characters drawn from the Jabberwocky in Through the Looking Glass. This irresistible version is illustrated, and has an introduction by, Chris Riddell. This is a luxury edition with both black and white and colour artwork, ribbon marker and metallic blue sprayed edges. It was first published by Macmillan in 1876.
