Hilda Offen is a celebrated children's author and illustrator, recognized for her captivating picture books, engaging stories for young readers, and delightful poetry. Her work has garnered prestigious awards, cementing her reputation as a significant voice in children's literature. Offen's distinctive style and imaginative narratives consistently charm and captivate young audiences, making her a beloved figure among readers and critics alike. Her contributions enrich the landscape of children's books with their creativity and warmth.
A group of aliens have landed on Earth from Planet Norma Alpha and they are causing mischief. Rita has to call on all her special powers as she smashes an asteroid, takes a lost Norm back to his flying saucer, and then shows the visitors the quickest way home through space.
It's Roman day at the Sports Field. There's plenty of work for Rita--a toddler's being launched in the air from the catapult, a trumpeter's in trouble, and she is even called upon to build Adrian's Wall!
If it's a puppy that can't swim, an island castaway or a giant crocodile about to open its fearsome jaws, just call for Rita the rescuer!
A 3-in-1 edition, including children's favourite, 'Rita the Rescuer'. Rita's brothers and sisters won't let her join in their games because they think she is too young. But one day she receives a parcel containing a rescuer's oufit and so she sets off on a series of adventures.
The Howlett owls are fascinated by the Honeybell family. They can't take their eyes off them. Unfortunately, the Honeybells have had enough of their nosey neighbours and decide to get rid of them. Only Michael understands how special their feathered friends are and hatches a plan to please everyone.
In Arise, Our Rita! her brothers and sisters won't let her join them on a dragon hunt and lock her in the bedroom. But with her Rescuer outfit to hand, in a minute Rita has jumped through the window and she's off. Teaching archery to Robin Hood, hunting dragons and giants, is all in a day's work for our pint-sized superhero.
No one will play in Katie's house so she goes to play in the woods. There she meets a baby bear with its mother following behind. Katie can't understand why each of her relatives is scared—until she looks behind her. The only place to hide the bear is inside Katie's house.
The Story of Persephone The Little Jackal Goldilocks and the Three Bears The Three Little Pigs.
A collection of 200 lullabies, nursery rhymes, and traditional stories.