Ruth Brown is the celebrated creator of some of Britain's most beloved children's books. She is highly respected as both an author and an illustrator, known for her numerous picture books. Her distinctive style and engaging narratives have made her a significant figure in children's literature.
"Learn how to create ... beautiful, subtle, blueprints on gorgeous fabrics. Also, find out how to create digital negatives, how to colour your cyanotypes and how to take care of your prints"--Back cover.
When a little girl finds a stray cat and leaves him with the country vet, Herriot and his wife fall in love with him and name him Oscar. But the cat keeps sneaking away, and they don't know why--until he begins turning up at social events all over the village. It seems Oscar is just a cat who likes to visit: a cat-about-town. Color illustrations.
The gardener tells of the devoted dog who lingered near his master's grave from 1858 until his own death in 1872 and who won the affection of an entire town in Scotland.
"If you plant ten seeds, what do you get? Follow nature's wonderful cycle in this engaging counting book with a difference!"--P. [4] of cover.
Two children search for a giant, concealed in illustrations of a gloomy wood, and flee in terror when they come upon one waking up from his long sleep.
A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.
Slimy Snail takes a trip around the yard, overcoming different obstacles on the way.
Buddy the cat imitates all those around him, whether they are cats, dogs, or squirrels
"Coffee fiend Ruth Brown's new book, Coffee Nerd: How to Have Your Coffee and Drink It Too , has everything you could want to know about coffee, from its history to tasting notes to which espresso drinks you should care about." -- Food & Wine Coffee has never been better--or cooler! Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There's more to it than you think, and a new breed of coffee nerds has transformed the cheap, gritty sludge your parents drink into the coolest food trend around, with an obsessive commitment to sourcing, roasting, and preparation that has taken the drink to delicious new heights. Coffee Nerd details the history behind the beans and helps you navigate the exciting and sometimes intimidating new wave of coffee. From finding obscure Japanese brewing equipment to recipes and techniques for brewing amazing coffee at home, you'll increase your geek cred--and discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities. Whether you are looking to refine your French-press recipe or just can't survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the art of preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee.
A doll feels neglected when her little girl plays with the new puppy instead of her, but the other toys enjoy the rest they are getting.
Dix petites graines, puis neuf, puis huit...Un petit garçon plante dix petites graines dans son jardin mais la nature n'en laissera pousser qu'une seule.S'émerveiller de la naissance d'une plante, compter les pousses qui s'épanouissent, observer les traces des animaux dans la neige...
Le jour vient de se lever sur la savane africaine. Un lionceau attend, seul, le retour de sa mère partie chasser. Le soleil monte dans le ciel, les chacals rôdent alentour ... Qui protégera le lionceau de ses ennemis affamés?
Réédition. Volume publié en 1981. Par une suite d'illustrations baignées de nuit, de brume, de soleil filtré par les verrières, Ruth Brown crée avec brio une atmosphère de suspense.
Ob Zeitungsjunge, ob Postbote oder ein unachtsamer Besucher - einer vergißt immer, das Gartentor zu schließen, und schon ist Flip draußen. Sehr zum Ärger seines Frauchens, die ihn mit einem verspäteten Abendessen bestraft, wenn er zu lange wegbleibt. Aber wenn dann der Winter kommt, ist selbst so ein alter Herumtreiber wie Flip froh um ein gemütliches Plätzchen am Feuer.
2 Kinder entdecken bei einem Besuch in Schottland ein Erinnerungsschild an den treuen Terrier Bobby. Vom Friedhofsgärtner erfahren sie seine Geschichte.
In der Höhle bei Mäusen, Kaninchen und Maulwurf herrscht grosse Aufregung. Ausgerechnet vor ihrem Eingang haben sich Menschen zu einem Picknick niedergelassen ... (ab 4).
Der wunderliche Meckermann - bk1243; Arena Verlag; Barbara Haupt; pocket_book; 1988
Een meisje droomt een droom vol tegenstellingen waarin ze twee vechtende katten wil redden van de verdrinkingsdood. Prentenboek met fantastische illustraties in kleur en tekst op rijm. Vanaf ca. 6 jaar.
Debinka byla toulavá kočička, ale přesto ji James Herriot občas vídal hřát se u krbu v domě paní Pickeringové, kam býval zavolán k prohlídkám jejích basetů. Jednoho zasněženého vánočního rána přišla Debinka do domu znovu - a tentokrát přinesla i svoje malé koťátko... Dojemný příběh s kouzelnou vánoční atmosférou, nádherně ilustrovaný Ruth Brownovou, jistě najde domov v srdci každého milovníka zvířat.
