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Hilda Offen

    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.

    Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
    The Trouble with Owls
    Arise, Our Rita!
    Scared of a Bear
    The Kingfisher Children's Collection of Stories and Rhymes
    Favourite Fairy Tales
    • Favourite Fairy Tales

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Hilda Offen's bright and humorous illustrations will inspire and entertain today's generation of children, bringing to life the timeless stories and colourful characters of everyone's favourite fairy tales. Told in a lively style, children will enjoy reading them aloud or listening to them at bedtime from a book they will treasure for years to come.

      Favourite Fairy Tales2009
      5.0
    • The Trouble with Owls

      • 127 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      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.

      The Trouble with Owls2006
      2.6
    • Arise, Our Rita!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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.

      Arise, Our Rita!2002
      3.0
    • Scared of a Bear

      • 25 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      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.

      Scared of a Bear1996
      3.4
    • Wo hat der Fuchs die Socken her?

      Ein Bilderbuch für die Kleinen

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Rhymed text and illustrations describe what happens on washing day when the wind blows away the clothes. Includes instructions for imitating the actions shown in the illustrations.

      Wo hat der Fuchs die Socken her?1992