This engaging book is tailored for children aged 4 and up, featuring vibrant illustrations and relatable characters that capture young readers' imaginations. It encourages early literacy through fun storytelling, interactive elements, and age-appropriate themes. The narrative promotes values such as friendship, kindness, and creativity, making it an excellent choice for both reading aloud and independent exploration. Perfect for sparking a love of reading in young minds, it promises to be a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf.
Set in a whimsical version of Africa, the narrative features animals engaging in playful and absurd antics, such as zebras losing their stripes and lions sleepwalking. This collection offers a delightful mix of humor and imaginative scenarios, inviting readers to explore skewed perspectives that promise laughter and joy. The unique premise includes quirky situations, like an animal's creative approach to dental hygiene, ensuring an entertaining experience from start to finish.
Shamoo, a cow longing for adventure beyond the pasture, dreams of swimming in the ocean. His journey introduces him to Baleen, a wise humpback whale who becomes his mentor and friend. Through their bond, Shamoo explores themes of friendship and self-discovery. The story is beautifully complemented by Ros Hill's vibrant illustrations, making it a delightful read for children. Will Shamoo choose to embrace his new life at sea or return to the familiar comforts of the pasture?
Taking Out The Trash is a collection of stories that will guide you through the tenderness of loss, the silver linings of tragedy, the welcome relief of humor, and the insight of a very curious imagination. It will inspire and enlighten you, and provoke surprising thoughts. All because Ros Hill not only knows how to weave a good story, but has the not-so-common gift of unveiling the beauty of the human element. Taking Out The Trash. You'll cry. You'll laugh. You'll wonder. - A dying research scientist wants to know, "What is today's date?" When asked why, his answer is profoundly simple, and a quintessential example of always gathering "I just want to know the date that I'll die." - Perhaps it's time to fix Monday. To take a wrench to it, and turn it into a day we can actually look forward to. What if we gave 36 hours to Sunday, and only 12 hours to Monday? - A dog named Bucket enters a basketball arena. Everyone's eyes lift up from their cell phones. It's the perfect example of the unpredictability of nature stealing the attention from technology. Funny how we never grow old of nature's fi rst version. Taking Out The Trash. You'll cry. You'll laugh. You'll wonder.
