Jan Ormerod's work sprang from a lifelong, compulsive dedication to drawing, which she pursued through art school and into her career. Her approach to children's literature was deeply visual, bringing a distinctive style and fresh perspective to her storytelling. Through her illustrations and writing, she created vibrant worlds that captured the imaginations of young readers.
The story revolves around Maudie, a spirited young girl, and her kind-hearted friend Bear, a gentle giant. When Bear accidentally hurts Maudie's feelings, he embarks on a quest to win back her forgiveness. Their friendship and the themes of understanding and reconciliation are central to this heartwarming tale.
Karline Krokodil ist eifersüchtig auf ihren kleinen Bruder, weil Mama nur noch Augen für ihn hat. Als Mama einen Hut, der ihr doch nicht gefällt, im Laden umtauscht, hat Karline die zündende Idee: Das macht sie mit ihrem Bruder auch. Im Babyladen bietet der freundliche Verkäufer ihr erst einen Babypanda, dann einen Babyelefanten und schließlich auch noch Tigerzwillinge an. Aber irgendwie ... Vielleicht ist das kleine Krokodil als Bruder doch nicht so verkehrt? Für alle Familien mit Nachwuchs!
Malý bratříček Karolínky Krokodýlové hrozně slintá, ale mamince Krokodýlové se zdá ÚŽASNĚ roztomilý. Karolínka HROZNĚ MOC žárlí. Vydá se tedy do obchodu, aby uslintaného brášku vyměnila za jiné miminko. Problém je, že žádné není bez chybičky... Jedna z nejoblíbenějších spisovatelek Jan Ormerodová se dala dohromady s Andrewem Joynerem a společně vytvořili laskavý a vtipný příběh o žárlivosti a lásce.
The story explores the dynamics of a relationship where Maudie's self-centered nature contrasts with Bear's unwavering patience and unconditional love. As Maudie tests the limits of love through her demands and tantrums, Bear consistently rises to the occasion, showcasing his steadfastness. Their bond highlights themes of love, devotion, and the complexities of emotional dependence, ultimately revealing how Bear's enduring support shapes their connection to the very end.
The Duckling and the Swan
Sylvie and her older sister dance their way through make-believe adventures that include princesses, fairy queens, swans, and ducklings.
Whoosh Around the Mulberry Bush starts with children dancing round the mulberry bush and then sets off around the world to show all sorts of animal capers, including hens pecking around the chicken coop, monkeys swinging around the jungle vines, polar bears and arctic hares sliding around the icicles, and zebras kicking their heels around the waterhole. The text can be sung to the rhythm of 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush'. Children will love copying the actions and noises that the animals make and while they're enjoying all the fun of joining in, they will have the opportunity to learn something of world habitats and wildlife.
Rhyming text encourages young children to walk and talk like the animals, including waddling like a penguin, stomping like a rhino, and jiving, jiggling, jumping, and wiggling like a monkey
Everybody is in such a hurry these days - mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers. It seems as if the only people who aren't in a hurry are grandfathers. With them there is always time to stop . . . and look . . . just as long as you like. Originally published in l961, this gentle story about the warm relationship between the oldest and the youngest members of the family is beautifully re-illustrated by Jan Ormerod to delight a whole new generation of readers.
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Second to the right ... and then straight on till morning!' Desperate to hear bedtime stories, Peter Pan waits outside the nursery window of Wendy, John and Michael Darling. When Peter asks Wendy to fly with him to Neverland, the Darling children are whisked away to a world of adventure - of daring fairies, wondrous mermaids and The Lost Boys.But there is danger in Neverland too: the villainous Captain Hook is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to take it. Poignant and unforgettable, J. M. Barrie's classic tale is one of the greatest works of children's literature of the last century. Its imaginative scope, tender humour and vivid characters will enchant adults and children alike. Published in association with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.