Joyce Dunbar Books

A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horácek.Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. BOO! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again? A buoyant second collaboration between the acclaimed writer Joyce Dunbar and world-renowned illustrator Petr Horácek.

Celebrate this festive season with three brand new Mouse and Mole short stories by Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew.SnowmoleMole wakes one morning to find the ground is covered in snow! Mouse and Mole decide to build their very own snowy friend – Snowmole – but Mole doesn’t want to leave him alone so decides to keep him company all night long and wakes to find another snowy surprise.Lo and Behold!Mole is impatiently waiting for Christmas to come when Mouse presents Mole with a brilliant gift – an advent calendar! Mouse and Mole use the advent calendar to countdown to Christmas and complete all the festive chores that need to be done and before they know it…it’s Christmas Eve!A Bump in the NightLate at night on Christmas Eve, Mouse and Mole are getting ready for bed, when they realise they’ve forgotten a few important tasks – putting the stockings by the chimney, leaving the mince pies and cherry brandy out for Father Christmas and sending their Christmas lists – but as they finish these jobs something goes BUMP! in the night…

Designed to fit the National Curriculum, the English 5-14 Guidelines in Scotland and the Northern Ireland Guidelines for English, this is part of the Longman Book Project. The project aims to enable teachers throughout the primary school to teach: language; fiction; and non-fiction. The project also offers practical guidance and in-built record keeping and assessment. It is carefully structured, enabling all teachers throughout the primary school to teach reading and language with success and understanding.

Lollopy is Sophie's toy rabbit. He has long, lollopy ears, arms and legs. One day, Sophie goes to the wood and, by mistake, leaves Lollopy behind. An exciting night is in store for Lollopy when he is found by three rabbits who try to make Lollopy join in their games - without success.

Mouse and Mole navigate the complexities of friendship and perception in their cozy yet unpredictable world. An evening at home takes a thrilling turn when darkness brings unexpected fears. While Mouse relishes a leisurely country stroll, Mole's impatience contrasts with his love for pea soup, leading him to question the true nature of happiness. The story explores themes of companionship, the contrast between contentment and anxiety, and the bittersweet moments that shape their experiences together.

Book Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+ A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it's like to experience hearing difficulties. 'Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.' Guardian Dylan can't hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn't want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth... This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Little bunny Willa is scared to go to sleep, just in case she has a bad dream. She asks her older brother Willoughby for help. Wise Willoughby knows that she just needs to think of all happy things that will be waiting for her in the morning... A beautiful text by one of our best-loved authors, illustrated in an adorable style, this book has won widespread critical acclaim. Children are clamouring to have this story every bedtime!

Mouse and Mole's charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the muchloved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently. Contains three stories: The Secret of Happiness, This Way and That and A Good Read.

What will Mouse and Mole find to do tomorrow? They set out their a picnic of cheese and cucumber sandwiches if it is a fine day, or roasted chestnuts and toasted muffins in front of an apple wood fire if it is wild and wintry. But what will they do if it is an in-between sort of day? The two cohabiting animals are characters that stand alongside the greats of children's literature Sunday Times One in a series of gentle and humorous story collections by acclaimed author and illustrator team Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. A new edition of these classic stories returns them to print for the enjoyment of a further generation of readers. Perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

Mouse and Mole try to give their friendship a fresh start but realise they can't go without seeing each other, even for a day. Mouse and Mole's charming, gentle and humourous adventures continue in this new addition to the much-loved series, perfect for shared reading with younger children and for older children to read independently.

Every day holds a new surprise for Mole. He just can't help getting into scrapes, whether picking the first daffodil of spring or trimming his lopsided whiskers. But with the help of his best friend Mouse, things generally turn out for the best - especially when Mole least expects it.

Gentle, dreamy stories with these two friends. Together they laze in the garden, search for Mole's spectacles and catch falling autumn leaves. Perfect to read aloud.

Can anyone cheer up Grumpy Duck? A funny farmyard tale illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horacek. Duck is grumpy. The pond is dry and, even worse, there's a grey cloud following her around. Can any of Duck's friends cheer her up? A funny farmyard tale about friendship from Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by award-winning artist Petr Horacek with his trademark colourful flair.

Panda feels a little hurt after helping his best friend Gander write a letter to Gander's secret friend.

Which animal looks best as they all stand by the pond and admire their reflections? Is it the handsome pig, or the beautiful sheep, or the gorgeous goat, or the splendid rabbit, or the fine feathered hen, or the dear little mouse? The frog thinks they look like seven sillies but in the end it is the foolish frog who can't count and is the silliest of them all.

A collection of three new stories featuring the lovable characters of Mouse and Mole. What Might Have Been While trying to fly a kite on a blowy day, Mouse and Mole think about what they could have been, but agree they are best as themselves. A Rainy Day After several days of rain, Mouse and Mole just want it to go away. They try everything to get it to stop raining; telling it to stop, a stop-raining dance and song and even being nice to the rain, but nothing seems to be working. Atishoo! Mouse wakes one morning with a cold and Mole promises to molly-coddle him until he is better. But Mole must make sure everything is perfect before he can give it to Mouse.

The tender story of Smudge and his dream to have a brother or sister will appeal to any child awaiting the birth of a new sibling Smudge is the only rabbit in the woods without a brother or sister. His mother tells him to wait for spring, but that is a long way off. In autumn, Smudge builds a leaf-and-twig brother, but he blows away. He builds a snow sister in the winter, but she melts. Will Smudge's wish for a sibling ever come true? This touching tale of the arrival of a new baby is perfectly complemented by gentle illustrations.

From two illustrious picture book makers, and mother and daughter, comes a read-aloud perfect for story time, bedtime and, most of all, baking time!

Three new Mouse and Mole stories by Joyce Dunbar and illustrated by James Mayhew, highlighting the joys of everyday life.Clink, Clank, ClunkMouse hears a lot of noise coming from outside the shed. It is Mole, tinkering with the motorbike, but Mole gets stuck and doesn’t know how to put it back together. How will they get the bike to work again?Something on the RoofOne day Mole is concerned that something is living on their roof, having discovered some moss. But Mouse helps Mole realise that there is nothing to fear.A Frisky, Fluttery GhostA confused Mole wakes to see Mouse being confronted by a ghost! Little does he know, it’s just the washing hanging on the line.

Willa wonders what itâe(tm)s like to be big âe" will she still play with her toys? Will she have to do things on her own? Luckily, big brother Willoughby is there to help, and he lets her know that being big will be just as exciting as being small. A gorgeous mini hardback edition of this classic, comforting story, with a cuddly bunny in pyjammas to cuddle up to.

»Wenn das Wetter schön ist, machen wir ein Picknick im Wald. Wir schmieren Brote mit Käse und Gurke und nehmen unseren neuen Picknickkorb mit«, sagte Maus. »Oh ja, das machen wir!«, rief Maulwurf. »Aber was ist, wenn das Wetter morgen nicht schön ist?« »Dann setzen wir uns in unsere gemütlichen Lehnstühle vor dem Kamin und rösten Kastanien und toasten Teekuchen. Und dazu trinken wir heißen Kakao.« Ganz gleich, wie das Wetter ist: Maus und Maulwurf wissen, wie man den Herbst genießt!

Eend loopt te mopperen. Ze heeft niemand om mee te spelen. Er verschijnt een grijze wolk boven haar hoofd die steeds groter wordt. Want alle dieren die ze vraagt, willen spelletjes doen die Eend niet leuk vindt. Dan wordt de wolk zo groot en zwart dat hij barst. Prentenboek met kleurrijke collages. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.

Předčítání příběhů na dobrou noc vám umožní • probudit a rozvinout dětskou fantazii, • naučit děti soustředit pozornost a zbavit se starostí, • budovat v dětech důvěru v sebe i ve svět, který je obklopuje, • nenásilnou formou se seznámit s meditací. Každý z dvaceti příběhů začíná tím, že si dítě vezme kouzelnou lucernu, vydá se na tajuplnou cestu a vstoupí do nového a strhujícího světa. Příběhy jsou zakončeny afirmacemi, které pomáhají rodičům s dětmi mluvit o hlubším významu příběhů, aby si z nich odnesly co nejvíce. V úvodu knihy najdete možné způsoby, jak spolu s dítětem aktivně pracovat s příběhy s krásnými celostránkovými ilustracemi, které je doprovázejí. V závěru knihy najdete vizualizační cvičení, která dětem pomůžou na cestě k meditaci.

Povzbuzovat dítě k tomu, aby meditovalo, může na první pohled vypadat jako snaha o nemožné. Ve skutečnosti však může meditace – pokud k ní přistupujeme vynalézavým a lákavým způsobem – dětem v mnoha ohledech velmi prospět. Může je zbavit úzkosti, zvýšit jejich sebevědomí, dát volný průchod jejich představivosti, ukázat jim skutečnou hodnotu klidu a zamyšlení a pomoci jim, aby z nich vyrostli vyrovnaní adaptabilní lidé. V této knize najdete dvacet pohádek určených dětem ve věku 4 až 8 let. Hlasité předčítání těchto textů vtáhne děti do báječných dobrodružství a naplno podnítí jejich představivost. Meditační příběhy mají za cíl pomoci dětem udržet pozornost, zbavit je obav, získat sebedůvěru a naučit je důvěřovat okolnímu světu. Speciální afirmace pomáhají rodičům vystihnout hlubší význam příběhu, aby se z něj dítě mohlo lépe poučit. Každý příběh začíná tím, že si dítě v duchu bere kouzelnou lucernu a vydává se na tajuplnou cestu, na níž objevuje celý nový svět fantazie. Tato kniha vám pomůže ve vašich dětech prohlubovat koncentraci, tvořivost, sebedůvěru a uvolnění.