Enchanting and humorous tales for young readers, from the time-old favourite, Enid Blyton.
Guy Parker-Rees Books
This illustrator crafts vibrant and dynamic imagery for children's books, characterized by bold colors and energetic lines. Their approach prioritizes capturing authentic character expressions, particularly in their beloved animal subjects. The artist draws inspiration from personal experiences and emotions, aiming to convey feelings powerfully through their visual storytelling. They find immense satisfaction in seeing their work resonate, especially when it brings stories to life for young readers, and enjoy sharing their passion through school visits.
Giraffes Can't Dance
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. At the Jungle Dance, the warthogs waltz, the chimps cha-cha, and the lions tango. "Giraffes can't dance," they all jeer when it's Gerald's turn to prance. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.
My Secret Book of Rules
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
If your life is one long list of rules, take a leaf out of my book! * Spending a few minutes each day enjoying well-written stories helps your child to build her confidence in reading. * Books 17-20 of Read with Ladybird are ideal for children who are starting to read for themselves. * You can be confident that practising at home with Read with Ladybird will support work done at school.
This picture book puts a new twist on the alphabet with Andreae's fun-filled descriptions for each letter and Parker-Rees's clever illustrations. Full color.
Noah's amazing Rainbow Ark is busy and noisy, and it's not long before the animals begin to get cabin-fever. Clever old Noah hatches a plan for an incredible creature cabaret to get the Ark swinging again. But what amazing act will appear for the finale? Product 9781408350379 Paperback Tony Mitton Orchard Books 32 29.5 x 24 x 0.4cm
The Hippo-not-amus
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Portly is a young hippopotamus who isn't sure he wants to be one forever. In fact, he's quite sure that he's more suited to being some other creature entirely. And so, after speaking to Mum and Dad about things, he sets out to find his true calling in life.
Bumpus Jumpus Dionosaurumpus!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Where can you find a Deinosuchus that practically pirouettes on its tail and a T-Rex that bounds gracefully through the air? Between the pages of Tony Mitton's Dinosaurumpus, where dinosaurs run, boom, shake, and shudder their way to the "sludgy old swamp" and rock the night away. Mitton's delightful rhyme and Parker-Rees' whimsical illustrations will make children want to join in the dance while they learn about some of their favourite prehistoric pals. By the time the romp is over, and the dinosaurs are fast asleep, kids won't be able to shake that jumping, thumping Dinosaurumpus beat!
Here come the animals, one by one. They're all getting ready for the Jungle Run. Cub turns up to take her place but the others say, 'You're to small to race . . . ' Cub may be little compared to the other animals, but she's quick and clever and she knows just how to show the rest of the jungle what a winner she is.
Billedbog med rimet tekst. When Jolly Olly Octopus gets the giggles, it isn't long before all his friends are laughing along too!
