Big Mamma, with a baby on her hip and laundry piling up, makes the world and everything in it and, at the end of the sixth day, tells the people she has made that they must take care of her creation.
Phyllis Root Books
Phyllis Root views picture books as performances that invite a child's participation, a concept that liberated her approach to wordplay and rhythm. This perspective shines through in her rollicking stories, many of which were inspired by the colloquialisms of her upbringing and the active process of writing. Her works are celebrated for their read-aloud quality, characterized by a masterful use of rhythm and sound that brings characters and narratives vividly to life. Root excels at crafting diverse tones, from serene lullabies to boisterous tales, often emerging from extensive rewriting and a playful engagement with language.
Sam Who Went to Sea
- 25 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A tale about a rat who follows his dreams and goes to sea, with pictures by the illustrator of The Gruffalo.
Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Aunt Nancy cleverly navigates encounters with four unwelcome guests in a series of engaging trickster tales. The narrative showcases her wit and resourcefulness, highlighting themes of cunning and resilience. Through her adventures, readers are drawn into a world rich with storytelling tradition and humor, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.
One Duck Stuck
A Mucky Ducky Counting Book
Designed for interactive reading, this counting book engages children with delightful sound effects that they can mimic. Its playful approach makes it a great choice for read-aloud sessions, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both kids and adults.
Empowering readers with the idea that farming is accessible to everyone, this inclusive picture book encourages creativity and self-sufficiency. It highlights the joy and possibilities of growing food in diverse environments, making it a perfect resource for young readers to explore sustainable practices. The vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative inspire children to envision their own farming adventures, regardless of space or location.
A small bear looks for—and finds—courage and a way home. While Mama hangs the wash outand Papa rakes the leaves,Oliver chases a big yellow leaf . . .Oliver is so intent on following a blowing autumn leaf that he doesn’t even notice that he’s lost his way. All alone at the edge of the woods, he starts to cry. He cries and cries - but he is still lost. And so he rubs his nose and tries to think. . . .With characteristic warmth, humor, and a firm faith in the power of pluck, Phyllis Root quietly captures a big, defining moment in the world of a small child.
A sympathetic and amusing tale of two boys, alone in a dark room at night. Every child (and adult ) has experienced irrational fears in a dark room at night. What's That Noise? encapsulates perfectly the strange shadows and unearthly noises made by objects that, during the day, are perfectly innocuous. Alex and his little brother Ben are all tucked up in bed with the lights out, when Whoosh, go the night noises, and Aroo Aroo Aroo. Alex's little brother Ben is scared. Will Alex be brave enough to cross the cold, dark floor to comfort him?
The nonstop antics of five baby bunnies have them bumping, tumbling, zigging, zagging, wiggling, twitching, thumping, and lunching. On board pages.
The House that Jill Built
- 20 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Jill's little house is so cosy and perfect all her nursery-rhyme neighbours would like a room of their own. But as Jill's household grows and grows, there's less and less room for Jill and her cat... Peer through the windows, open the fantastic fold-out and peep into the pop-up house to see what storybook characters really get up to when they get home! 3 yrs+
Big Belching Bog
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A quirky romp through the peat bogs of northern Minnesota, for young readers.
